Spec-Op Rifles
Special Operations Rifle is a general term I use to describe a bolt action rifle housed in a modular stock that utilizes magazines. These rifles aren’t for the timid. They’re normally built on a Rem. 700 or similar actions, use heavy barrels, have high-quality modular stocks fed with high-quality magazines (typically Accuracy International or similar), and usually topped with high-end/long range optics. As for calibers, unlike one of my custom rifles, with the spec-op you’re limited to what will work in your desired stock/magazine combination. The rifle below is chambered in the venerable .308 Winchester and was built for a Green Beret turned DOD contractor.
Action - Rem. 700 Short Action, Chrome-Moly, Complete Blueprint (minus firing pin bushing), Gre-Tan steel firing pin/spring, Russ Haydon Sako-style Extractor, pinned bolt handle, D.D. Ross Bolt Knob, Competition Machine included recoil lug
Barrel - Rock Creek, Stainless, 1 in 11 ¼ twist, M24 Contour, 20” length, 11 degree step crown
Stock - Competition Machine, RTS Tactical Stock by Gary Eliseo , Tan
Scope Rings – Leupold Mark IV, Steel, 30mm High
Trigger - Shilen Match Trigger, no safety or bolt stop lever, tuned to 2lbs
Finish – Stock finished by Competition Machine, Cerakote, Tan. Barreled Action Parkerized/Duracoated in Combat Black
Scope – Leupold Mark IV, 6.5-20X, 50mm, ER/T, M5-FF, TMR Reticle, Matte
Accuracy – Consistent sub half-inch groups with Match Ammunition
From the gunsmith side, I do bend a lot of my own rules with these spec-op rigs. For example, I insist on doing all my own stock work on my custom rifles, not so with the spec-op. These new fangled stocks come pretty much ready to go. The bedding system is built-in, the components are finished/painted, and the top rail is included. I’ll do some minor fitting and scope mounting, but that’s usually about it (although I will do custom paint upon request). Also, my custom rifles are all engraved with my name/model/caliber, not so with the spec-op. I consider these combat rigs, I’ll stamp the caliber on the barrel and call it a day.
With these rifles in particular, the folks who want them are usually very specific. I’ve listed all the components/specs above for the pictured rifle. If you have your own spec-op project in mind, contact me further to discuss! (NOTE. I do give a substantial discount to military/law enforcement)
P.O. Box 283 |
Evansville, WI 53536 |
Phone: 608-882-1229