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Barrels were seized by customs in the states due to exporter having incorrect paperwork.

Still waiting

Echo 1:8 Shilen Select match tube @ 26"

Standard shoulder.

Action is all trued up and bolt work done.

Whidden Dies arrived and I know which bushings to get.

Have 175 ELD-X and some RL33,...

Smith is screwing on a Shilen Select Match and I will get dies from Whidden in the states.

Barrel length will be around 28" and have yet to decide on contour #3 or #4.

Hopefully not too far...

Amen Gibo. I have seen many a fuckup under 100m on animals. Get out there and practice with the all the gear you're using in the field until you are good to go. Know you're limits!

Cheers for the...

Yeah looked at it but wanted to stick with the original idea. If it is not what I'm after can stick to vanilla 300 Norma.

Bartlein barrel. Fyi I don't expect it to last more than 300 rounds, it's...

Dropped off the barrel / action and brake to the smith.

Brass is on it's way with some 175 ELD-X, Still trying to get a box of 195 Bergers off Kiwi Greg :P

Going with a R700 Detachable Mag...

Have emailed you

So after a lengthy discussion with my smith and another owner of a 7-300NM (and plenty of encouraging from all of you) I will go with the original concept of a 7-300 Norma.

Rem 700 Action
25.5"...

So the Gunsmith said RUM's eat barrels at too fast a rate and recommends the 7 LRM / Dakota or 7-375. (personally don't care about Barrel life)

Would the practical (7 - 300 Win) be the same? or a...

The next build will be a 7mm of some description for long range hunting.

I'm a firm believer when deciding on what to build you start with the projectile / calibre then the cartridge chambered to...