New Rifle Build

[mvrk28]

Ok before I finalize my order with Manners, I wanted to post my build sheet and have you guys get out the red pens. I’m building a rifle for my son, he’s 6 weeks old right now so I am in a huge rush to get this done haha.

This is a process that will take several years as I don’t feel the need to buy all of this at once to build a safe queen but while the second amendment still exists I want to work on this.

I ordered a Manners EH1 stock and spec’d it as follows:

Action - Defiance Anti X SA
Barrel - Proof 6.5mm Sendero 22” (maybe 24”)
Bottom Metal - Hawkins M5 Oberndorf w/ Wyatts box.

I opted to not use sling studs and went with flush cups on the left side (right hand action).
Adding a pic rail for a bipod as well.

As of right now I plan on chambering it in 260 AI.

 

[gabenzeke]

How do you know he's right handed at 6 wks?

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[mvrk28]

How do you know he's right handed at 6 wks?

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I guess if he turns out to be a lefty this one will just have to be for me...

 

[Wizbang]

If you switch out that pic rail for an arca rail you, I mean he could also use a tripod as well as a bipod.


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[mvrk28]

If you switch out that pic rail for an arca rail you, I mean he could also use a tripod as well as a bipod.


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I was looking at that and still going back and forth, I may still make that change.

 

[Keith Stone]

Your gonna drop some good money into a build that won’t fit him until he is 16-18 years old. If staying with manners a CS2 or a PRS-TCS will grow with him and get him shooting comfortably at a lot younger age. Also chop that barrel to 20-22 and get a suppressor if you don’t already have one. And agree wholeheartedly with @Wizbang on swapping the pic for arca.

 

[Shootinsurveyor]

If your concerns are 2nd Amendment based, every child needs a 6.5 AR10 . No matter what happens you should always be able to put together a bolt gun.

I would also slap the EH1 on something else and grab a lightweight chassis with Quick Adjust everything so you and him will be able to set the chassis to fit quickly and make the whole experience better.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

lol this was never really about the kid, dads know how to play the game haha

 

[mvrk28]

lol this was never really about the kid, dads know how to play the game haha

Nailed it.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

wait till you see how much stuff this kid is 'going to need' before he's even able to shoot a gun let alone make it to 16, way to go dad, you got this figured out, mom doesn't stand a chance, 2 against 1 now

mine needed a couple quads along the way trying to find the right one then they needed a 4 seat side x side, with a roof, stereo, the never ending upgraded optics just weren't good enough for our babies, or the rifles, or the packs...only the best for junior, right mom? gosh my kids sure were/are spoiled, haven't even mentioned trucks 'they needed' lol

 

[mvrk28]

wait till you see how much stuff this kid is 'going to need' before he's even able to shoot a gun let alone make it to 16, way to go dad, you got this figured out, mom doesn't stand a chance, 2 against 1 now

mine needed a couple quads along the way trying to find the right one then they needed a 4 seat side x side, with a roof, stereo, the never ending upgraded optics just weren't good enough for our babies, or the rifles, or the packs...only the best for junior, right mom? gosh my kids sure were/are spoiled

I was thinking about buying him his first truck soon.

 

[Stinky Coyote]

I was thinking about buying him his first truck soon.

you'll go through a few before you get the right one, ask me how I know? lmao

 

[Stinky Coyote]

I wish the kids got more than half a dozen rides in the side x side I built for them, they probably do too lol