Ok, this is where I think I'm headed so far:
1. Stock will be A-5. This stock seems to be the best for what I want the rifle to be, which is very accurate for a not-so-outrageous price. I will get it with the ALOP spacer system and a cheeck piece (although I still don't know which type). Color will probably be OD green (with matching barrel and action), or a desert variant, not sure yet. Oh yea, plzzzzz coment on the cheek piece, i have no idea where to go wi/ this. THX
2. Muzzle brake, floorplate, and trigger will all have to wait considering my budget. But believe u me, this will be a nice rifle, I am commited to quality.
3. As far as coating of the metal goes, I think I will inquire w/ IBA to get prices to have everything coated for protection. I will also probably talk to them about the machine work, and have it all done at once. Not sure what color, I like the brown Mele did recently, but it is hard to top OD green.
4. Scope, who was I kidding, I know I will be buying a Leupold. I just have to, it is like a part of my religion now! I don't want to ever have to worry about the scope. I probably won't buy a tactical, I will probably do what I did last time and just buy Stony Point tact. knobs for it. Reticle will be mil dot because I really want to know how to use it (effectively if possible).
5. Barrel, I have the 5R and it shoots great, so for now I will keep it. If it is good enough for the Army, then right now I guess I will settle for that. :wink: As far as crowning goes, the barrel is 25" on the 5R if my memory serves me correct, maybe it is 24" and I am just goin crazy, but its been so long since I have seen her!!!

Does IBA do crowning I am assuming? If so, is it worth the cost?
6. Glass bedding, I think IBA will do this along with all the machine work at the same time right? Definately seems the consensous(sp?) is that this is a must.
7. Rings and base, I think 20 MOA base will definately give me the most options so I will look into those but what about rings? I found some by GG&G which I like (plus they are here in Tucson so that is just cool) but I remember hearing about 50 CAL rings b4, what r those exactly? Rings on steroids?
I think that about covers what I have so far, once I get those details straightened out I will be working up prices, then working on getting the cash to pay for all of it

. Don't worry I will document this project very much as it progresses. I will go start a thread right now in galleries to show everyone what I am starting with, it will be titled "TTH project". In case you were wondering I will let you know what that stands for, but realize, this is sensitive material and I am only giving my fellow SC brothers this info because they "need to know". Since you all have clearance, the actually name behind the acroynm 'TTH' is 'Ticket To Heaven'. It was developed by me and my sniper teammate. Hope you all like it and I will keep you updated!
