So my first xp build is finished and it returned home today. If the weather cooperates I’ll put it to work on some steel tomorrow. The experience was pretty painless. I think the most stressful part was trying to decide what caliber. In the end I just kept it the same caliber it was. Everyone needs a 223. I talked to Mike Abel from Rogue Precision Gunworks or 40xmike here on the forums. I ordered a barrel from Lilja. Then since Ernie was so nice to get a group buy going on mcmillian stocks I ordered one of those too. Fast forward 8 months from the start of the process and it’s home and looks good. If it shoots half as good as it looks I’ll be very happy. Mike was a great guy to deal with and was patient with all the questions I had. I’ll let you know how it shoots after the weekend.This message has been edited. Last edited by: shutupandhunt,
July 26, 2019, 07:24 PM
Pa. Mike
Awesome XP , you chose wisely ! What barrel contour did you use and what scope base is on your build ?This message has been edited. Last edited by: Pa. Mike,
July 26, 2019, 07:48 PM
KYODE
Very nice! 223 is an excellent cartridge. What twist rate?
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July 26, 2019, 07:54 PM
shutupandhunt
It’s a 1 in 8 twist
July 26, 2019, 08:15 PM
big10
Nice lookin' iron there. What ya gonna top it with?
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July 26, 2019, 08:20 PM
shutupandhunt
I have a vortex viper 4-16 that is hiding in my closet. I think that is going on it.
July 26, 2019, 09:14 PM
shutupandhunt
The contour is liljas xphtr. It is 1.2 inches for 3inches then straight taper to 1 inch. The base is an egw hd.
July 26, 2019, 10:00 PM
Predator_huntin
Very nice looking pistol you have there! Can't wait to hear the range report on it. It is a work of beauty!
Chris
July 26, 2019, 10:03 PM
rickiesrevenge
Mike built it, it'll shoot! I have a couple barrels with that contour. I like it.
Aaron
July 27, 2019, 09:39 AM
Arrowflinger
I will back what Aaron says. I have several guns built by Mike ranging from 20 Vartarg to 7saum. All shoot under 1/2” @100. I have another in process now and will be sending components for another soon. That is a great looking XP I’m Sure you will be very happy with it. Looking forward to see ho w it shoots. Derek >>>——————->
July 27, 2019, 12:33 PM
Leupold Man
Sweet looking XP!!! Congrats!!!!!
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July 27, 2019, 12:53 PM
Ernie
Beautiful rig! Enjoy it and keep us up to date.
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July 28, 2019, 04:40 PM
tgp
very nice!! It should be a joy to shoot!
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August 09, 2019, 03:46 PM
TXBRASS
Beautiful rig!
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What barrel contour did you use and what scope base is on your build ?This message has been edited. Last edited by: Pa. Mike, 
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