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My shooting buddy just hit the order button for a 6.5 Grendel barrel for an AR, which got me thinking about a bolt action Grendel again. Wasn't really shopping, but decided to check in at Brownell's, just to refresh my memory on the cost of a barreled action. Wouldn't you know it, the one I want, Howa mini action, 20" threaded barrel, was on sale for $360, about $140 off. That was just about enough discount to cover the cost of a Boyd's stock for it, so I couldn't resist hitting the buy button . Was planning on just putting it on a shelf until next winter, but a couple of days later, I also ordered a Boyd's Classic stock for it in Pepper Laminate . What can I say, I'm weak. And besides, I never could resist going down a rabbit hole !
For now, I'm going to just drop the action in the stock and run it with factory ammo, get a feel for it, and an idea of its capabilities. But I already know what my Winter project is, I'll need to turn pillars and bed it, or if I decide the Boyd's stock isn't cutting it, I've got my eye on an Oryx chassis. Still need to decide on reloading dies, might need to consider a brake, and if I stay with the Boyd's stock, actual metal bottom metal will be on the shopping list. Already have glass that will work, at least for the short run, I'll just need a mount. All for now, but will post more when I've got a functional rifle in hand. Later.
Dave
For now, I'm going to just drop the action in the stock and run it with factory ammo, get a feel for it, and an idea of its capabilities. But I already know what my Winter project is, I'll need to turn pillars and bed it, or if I decide the Boyd's stock isn't cutting it, I've got my eye on an Oryx chassis. Still need to decide on reloading dies, might need to consider a brake, and if I stay with the Boyd's stock, actual metal bottom metal will be on the shopping list. Already have glass that will work, at least for the short run, I'll just need a mount. All for now, but will post more when I've got a functional rifle in hand. Later.
Dave