Rebarreled R15 to 6x45

RandyDB

RandyDB

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Awhile back sent my R15 Target/Varmint to Specialized Dynamics to have Scott rebarrel it to 6x45. Havn't had time to work with it much untill this weekend here are some of the results.
Went from a 24" Heavy barrel to a 20" .750.
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All are 100yd three shot groups with 1' stick ons. I have the rifle sighted in with 60gr Sierra HP's so I was shooting for groups with the 70gr bullets. The TNT's are what I have the most of and am wanting to find a good accurate load for them.

H335 with 70gr Sierra BK
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AA2015 with 70gr Speer TNT's. The upper group in the first pic is a different load.
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Then I tried a reduced load oF H4895 with 70TNT's.
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Wow! I think you are on to something there with upper and the handloads! I have been thinking about rebarreling my R15 Upper too. Scott did a great looking job. I am assuming that is a Black Hole and by the look of it it's beadblasted too. What was the turnaround time on that? Did you buy a new bolt from him too? I will probably just do a new 223 barrel.
 
I sent Scott the whole upper and he used the existing bolt.

I sent the upper one week before his daughter went in for surgery so it took a little while but no complaints as I understand family comes first.

He also had to order the barrel as I wanted 20".

Fit, finish, and functioning is superb.

I still have the standard trigger in this rifle, but it breaks at 5.5lbs and has just a slight amount of creep.
 
Scott does awesome work. I don't think people realize that there is a precise way of doing things when it comes to a rifle with alot of moving parts that can help make a rifle be more accurate and dependable. You D-E-F-I-N-I-T-E-L-Y get what you pay for...

 
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Randy,
Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad your upper is shooting well for you. If you ever need anything else, please let me know, I will give you a good discount since it took me a little too long to get your upper back to you.

As for my little one, all the prayers were heard, she is doing so well, growing like a little weed now.

Thanks.
Scott
 
Yes he does. I sold the take off barrel and gas block so when all things considered I feel that what I paid was very reasonable for what I got.

The groups above were shot during a slight falling of snow and 10-15 mph winds, 27 degrees, kneeling off the tailgate of my truck with bags as I forgot to load my bench.
 
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Scott,
Sorry I havn't gotten back to you till now on the great job you did on my upper. The new job after 20 years of being your own boss has me stessed out.

Glad to hear your daughter is doing fine.

Been thining about having you do another upper.

Thanks
Randy
 
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