Archive for 2017
A Happy Shilen 6.5 Creedmoor Build
Rick C. of Utah shared a photo with us of his most recent 6.5 Creedmoor Shilen barrel build. That’s a nice looking set-up Rick. Happy shooting!
Read MoreLoving His 22-250 Barrel Build
Joseph K. of Georgia recently sent us a message regarding his Savage build. Joe is using a Savage target action and a large shank 22-250 Criterion barrel. During barrel break in, he had the following to say. “I couldn’t help myself this morning and decided to tweak the load after I said I wouldn’t, and…
Read MoreHappy 6.5×55 Swede Build
JD B. of Idaho sent us a photo of his most recent 5 shot .250″ target grouping with his NSS 6.5×55 Swede build. Nice shooting JD and thanks for the photo!
Read MoreHappy with 6.5×47 Bull Barrel Build
Tyler J. of Montana recently sent us a note regarding his 6.5×47 bull barrel Criterion build. Tyler had the following to say. “Finished up my 6.5×47 build and a great big thanks for recommending the Criterion barrel 28″ bull. I can’t say much else other than a picture is worth a thousand words. 200 yards…
Read MoreF-Class Competitor Chooses Criterion Barrels
Martin J. of Michigan recently sent us a message regarding his happy choice to start using Criterion barrels for his F-class rifle builds. Here is what he had to say. “Over the years I’ve tried a number of different barrels on my Savage actions, from top name barrel makers and they all shot well. But,…
Read MoreNew Calibers Available from Shilen and Criterion
Northland Shooters Supply is now offering three new calibers available from Shilen. The new calibers are: 223 REM VLD Match – .090 free bore 243 WIN VLD Match – .104 free bore 260 REM VLD Match – .160 free bore Northland Shooters Supply is now offering three new…
Read MoreAnother Happy 6.5 Creedmoor Build
Matt V. of Tennessee recently sent us some photos of his 6.5 Creedmoor Criterion-Savage build. Matt had the following to say. “I spoke with you about my 6.5 Creedmoor 26in Criterion heavy barrel a few weeks ago that I bought from you. I recently bought a Bell and Carlson Savage M40 stock and that solved…
Read MoreDeer Shot at 1000 Yards with 6.5 Creedmoor
Joseph K. of Georgia recently sent us a photo of his 2016 deer hunt where he took down his doe at 1000 yards with his 6.5 Creedmoor Criterion barrel. Joseph had the following to say. “I took this Doe last evening at 1000 yards with the 6.5 Creedmoor. Amazing rifles, can’t say enough about the…
Read More1000 Yard Shilen 6mm Dasher Shoot
Jamie L. of North Carolina recently sent us some photos of his 1000 yard shoot with his 6mm Dasher Shilen barrel. Here is what Jamie had to say. “Savage 12 target action using a Shilen 6mm dasher with an 8-twist. With NSS trued barrel nut and recoil lug. Pacific Tool and Gauge bolt face and…
Read MoreMule Deer Hunt Success with 6.5×284 Norma
Dan A. of Idaho recently sent us some photos of his 28 inch wide Mule Deer from his 2016 deer hunt. He was using his 6.5×284 Norma Criterion barrel on a Savage Model 116. Thanks for the photos Dan and happy hunting!
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