I purchased the firearm from the OP of another thread on this forum.
Here is the store listing for the custom smokeless build, with specs:
In addition to the content from the store listing, I have learned that Ken Thiessen built this smokeless muzzleloader while he was working for Bullseye. Ken no longer works for Bullseye, and now works for Vortex Canada in addition to his own company, "Accuracy Development Solutions". I understand from one of his appearances on a podcast that Ken has a hobby shooting smokeless muzzleloaders at long distances. That piqued my interest about this custom build.
I've contacted Ken once to ask about this particular smokeless muzzleloader, and he suggested I should expect great results with the standard 10ML loads. Keen-eyed forum members have already taken note of the 1:15 twist rate. I didn't deep dive into twist rate theory with Ken, but he did suggest that he tested this twist rate extensively with successful results. I have conjectured that it might help maintain stabilized flight at extreme distances. Wishful thinking?
It has taken me a while to acquire the rest of this setup, but I'm nearly ready to take it out to the range.
I've JB-bedded a 20MOA rail and mounted a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16x44 FFP. I'm waffling over which scope I want on this muzzleloader long term, but this will do the job while I experiment with loads.
I'm going to start with duplicate 10 round ladders of RL7 and 250gr Hornady SST.
I'll post my range observations in this thread.
Here is the store listing for the custom smokeless build, with specs:
Custom Built Complete Rifle, Includes the below items assembled and ready to shoot!
With the evolution of firearms, some things are built out of necessity and this is no different in the muzzleloader world. The Massive locking lugs on the front of the bolt makes the 700 Remington rifle action the perfect choice for a muzzleloader.
- Remington 700 Short Action w/ Remington Factory Trigger
- IBI 416 Stainless Steel Smokeless Barrel, Remington Light Varmint profile, 26", 1:15 twist rate, 7R, 50 caliber
- Tundra Strike Chassis (Colour: Stealth Shadow Vortex)
- Comes with 20, unprimed, Arrowhead Gen2 LRMP Modules for use with large rifle primers
- Arrowhead Rifles 3-piece Ramrod w/ Sheath & Bore Guide
- Arrowhead Rifles Spin Jag
The smokeless muzzleloader design is not new but we have perfected it in this custom build configuration to provide better performance and accuracy to make ethical shots out past 300 yards.
With the unique ignition system designed by Arrowhead Rifles along with the use of smokeless propellants, this muzzleloader is one of minimal maintenance and pure performance.
This configuration features a full free floating barrel and thus the ramrod is not attached to the firearm to compromise accuracy. This rifle is designed to operate within the published smokeless muzzleloader load data for the Savage 10ML smokeless muzzleloader.
In addition to the content from the store listing, I have learned that Ken Thiessen built this smokeless muzzleloader while he was working for Bullseye. Ken no longer works for Bullseye, and now works for Vortex Canada in addition to his own company, "Accuracy Development Solutions". I understand from one of his appearances on a podcast that Ken has a hobby shooting smokeless muzzleloaders at long distances. That piqued my interest about this custom build.
I've contacted Ken once to ask about this particular smokeless muzzleloader, and he suggested I should expect great results with the standard 10ML loads. Keen-eyed forum members have already taken note of the 1:15 twist rate. I didn't deep dive into twist rate theory with Ken, but he did suggest that he tested this twist rate extensively with successful results. I have conjectured that it might help maintain stabilized flight at extreme distances. Wishful thinking?
It has taken me a while to acquire the rest of this setup, but I'm nearly ready to take it out to the range.
I've JB-bedded a 20MOA rail and mounted a Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-16x44 FFP. I'm waffling over which scope I want on this muzzleloader long term, but this will do the job while I experiment with loads.
I'm going to start with duplicate 10 round ladders of RL7 and 250gr Hornady SST.
I'll post my range observations in this thread.