nice stick EMT, now make something dead with it.
ya did good.
RR

Absolutely beautiful rifle, congrats! My lone custom is also a .257, but the standard cartridge. M98 action, Douglas barrel, Timney trigger and good old Weaver 3-9x38 scope on top.

Beautiful gun EMT ! Curious as to why a muzzle break on a 257 bob?

Thanks guys! This gun was a blast to build...had a few challenges along the way and learned a few lessons...but for my first custom build, very satisfying and wonderfully addictive process. I am already planning my net build, but this one will be for my daughter in .250 Savage I thing....anyway.

RR...I can't wait to make something dead with it...the little time I have had with it to date has been a pleasure on the bench and easy to find loads it likes. So far IMR4895 seems to be the willer with 100g pills.

Why the break...well, long story short my smith has a passion for making custom breaks and that actually accounts for a great deal of his business. A good friend of mine works for him which is why I chose him as the smith to build the gun...(got the friends and family discount too)...anyway he asked about a break and I said nah...then he said, but i'll do it for free....OK, free it was. He also provided me with a threaded cap so the break can be removed if so desired. I gotta say, shooting it with the break is amazing...I think it actually kicks less than my .223 and makes accuracy that much easier. Can't wait for deer season next year!

Thanks again to everyone who helped me through this process by providing feedback and guidance! I appreciate ya'll!

Came out very nice! Be sure to get some hunting pictures up for us next year!
-Jake

emt,
as you get used to the brake you will discover its use will allow you to precisely see through the scope your bullet impacts, yep they are loud....would I do without one... Not a chance.
RR

Yeah EMT, mighty fine piece of shooting iron I do have to say!!!!! And you will love that MB on it as well. I wish I had done it with my build on my -06 back when I did it in the 80's. Great weapon again and go draw some blood!!!!!!

Yeah I surmised that there was no down side to having one...I have a couple 308's and 2 of my AR's (in 556) that have breaks and they are all worth having.