Author Topic: New Bull Barrel .308 Ultra (Read 795 times)

Big Blue · « **on:** January 14, 2005, 05:06:43 AM »

This morning, I picked up the new .308 Survivor that I ordered. As soon as I got it home, I cleaned the barrel, then shot a round off. I used that fired case to make a a polishing tool for the chamber. I used J.B. bore paste, and polished the chamber and the bore. It did have a lot of metal shavings in the ejector. I also swapped out the Survivor stock for a newly refinished Ultra laminated stock, putting an o-ring on the barrel lug. The forearm fits real tight, I believe because of the size of the bull barrel. I can however run a dollar bill between the barrel and the forearm up to that barrel lug. My rings are already mounted, and waiting to mount a scope. I have a 2.5-8x40 Leupold to go on it. I checked the trigger pull on a RCBS scale, and it tripped at exactly 3 pounds, that's encouraging. I sure hope this rifle is a shooter!
Don

Mac11700 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2005, 06:18:02 AM »

BB:

Sounds like your ready to Rock & Roll...I really liked mine..and I think your going to like yours as well...pick up some of the Federal Match 168 grain loads...and see how it does..

Good Luck with it

Mac

Big Blue · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2005, 08:05:58 AM »

Thanks Mac,
Today ended up being a two fer. While I was picking up that Survivor, I spotted several new boxes that I hadn't seen there before. They were Ruger M77 Mark II Compacts in .308. I've fondled one before, and really liked it, so I dropped a deposit on this one. Now I'll have to separate .308 loads so I don't confuse which rifle they are for. By the way, this local dealer came in $34 less than Wally Worlds price on these Rugers.
Don

Mac11700 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2005, 08:36:23 AM »

BB:

Sweeeeet :-D

Good Luck with both of them

Mac

redneckd1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 14, 2005, 08:36:34 AM »

I've been pondering the same idea, buy a survivor for the 20" Bull and restock it with something better than that ugly survivor stock. Let us know how it shoots. Congrats on the purchases!!
Thx,
R

Mac11700 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2005, 08:51:54 AM »

redneckd1:

Well...it might wind up looking like this :wink:

Mac

redneckd1 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2005, 02:27:31 PM »

Mac11700,
That is exacly what I'm looking for, except maybe a thumbhole stock!! I wanted to do it in a .270, but they only offer a 22" barrel, so I might as well switch to a .308, I wouldn't be giving anything up and I just might like it!! What scope do you have on there? I was thinking of 50mm objective, kinda looks like that might be what is on yours, just can't tell from the pix. Sweet gun!!!
Thx,
R

Mac11700 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 14, 2005, 04:45:08 PM »

redneckd41:

http://www.hr1871.com/firearms/index.php?cat=4&subcat=22

If you look at the link above...you'll see that you can get the 270 in a 23" barrel...or the 30-06 in a 23" barrel...If I'm not mistaken...these barrels are the same as what came on the Ultra-Comps like I have ...but without the muzzel brake...and they are a larger contour barrel...over the standard barrel...a call to NEF Tuesday will confirm that...( I'll be calling them...and let you know for sure :wink: )...if they are...you can always get your 270 barrel...granted...it's not a 26"...but...still it's a bit longer & heavier and thicker than the standard barrel....

As to the scope on my 308...nope...it's a Simmons Whitetail Expidition 4 x 12x 42 mm...not a 50mm...it was ok...but...I wasn't as pleased with it as some of the other scopes I've owned...

The thumbhole stocks...from Gunstocks.Inc...look pretty good...

http://www.gunstocksinc.com/web%20pages/Plate%20Pic's/NEF%20stocks/nef%20Stinger%20descrip.htm

You need to give them a call and discuss exactly what you want done...you might want to take a-look at my 270 Handi...it's sitting in a set of their stocks...not the thumb hole...but very niceones...

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=51657#img_5491

Good Luck..

Mac

redneckd1 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 14, 2005, 06:44:52 PM »

Thx Mac11700, I have thought about the Ultra hunter in .270, but i really want a 20" bull barrel (short and fat, like my women?!?!) I would either have to go with the .308 or have a 23" .270 cut and recrowned, which doesn't seem economical.

I like the gunstocksinc thumbhole stock, but I heard a nasty rumor that Boyd's was going to make a version of their 10/22 Smart Stock (ambi, thumbhole) for the Handi rifle. I sent them an e-mail, but no reply so far.

You've got a couple of nice looking Handi's there, I'm just looking into the Handi market, I bought my son the .243 and have been messing around with it, the more I play with it, the more I want one (or more) for myself. Just a short list right now, .270 or .308, a .223 and maybe a .17HMR or .22Mag, I'm sure the list could get longer!!!

Thx again,
R

Mac11700 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2005, 08:15:13 AM »

redneck1:

I can't blame you there...I've thought about spending the extra bucks and having a 25-06 Ultra rebored to 270 on a few occasions...for the extra velocity from it...couple the 26" tube with some Hornady Lite Magnums...and you'll be at Weatherby velocities and WSM velocities with a-lot less pressure too... :wink:

Mac

borg1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2005, 02:31:25 AM »

I met a guy at the range with the new .308 with the survivor stock. Gun looked quite sharp, esp with the bipod on front.

I am not sure what he was shooting for ammo, but his groups were 1.5 to 2" at 100yds. Then again, he probably was not doing his part.

I LOVE the .308!!! i am sure your gun will be a tack driver... and look good doing it too!