25 Creedmoor PRS Rifle Build: Start to Finish

[@Ultimatereloader]

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[@duggydo]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin. I love the start to finish build.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thank you! Sooooooooooooooooooo Much work putting these together, great that it’s appreciated thank you.

[@TommyboyGTP]

Need some more videos on the 25 Creedmoor please

[@jeremys8360]

Could’ve easily made this into 3 videos and blue balled us but he blessed us with one awesome vid

[@My123superman]

90% of the time I have no idea what the heck you are talking about but I always stay till the end! Really nice videos keep it up

[@greatdane3343]

Nice build and great video mate. A tip on thread engagement from an old Fitter Armament... turn the fastener backward until just past where you feel the start of the threads drop into engagement, then engage from there. It gets you at the correct point to engage the threads and lessens the opportunity for cross threading. You know that if you don't feel engagement and pitch travel immediately, something is wrong and you should stop before you get into trouble. Keep up the good work mate, your channel is a great watch.

[@carbonz3739]

10000% love these types of vids! Makes me want to get a lathe and start playing around doing my own chamberings. Would love to see something 7mm (28 nosler, 280Ai) or a big boy hunting cartridge.

[@HM1-d4d]

Yes and perhaps that African DG rifle in .416 Remmington Magnum but in a heavy Foundation stock, dark distressed, controlled feed action. 🐃 400gr Swift-A-Frame bullets. Perhaps with Aimpoint 9000L

[@Ultimatereloader]

I have succeeded then!!!! I would love to get more people into doing their own chambering jobs. It's quite satisfying! :)

[@carbonz3739]

@@HM1-d4d I was thinking something like 300 Norma mag or 8mm rem mag 🤷‍♂️. An African DG rifle would be cool also!

[@carbonz3739]

@@Ultimatereloader It looks very satisfying and I just love "I made it myself". Anyone can go to the store and get a rifle but its always better when you do the work yourself.

[@brianonthego]

What can't you do?

[@rockriveroutdoors810]

I chambered barrels for a very large American rifle manufacture, JGS is what we use, you won’t have to use oil on the reamer or worry about chips and the finish as much if you get a thru bore coolant set up. Also depending on the blank manufacture most will leave the first .5-1 inch not pulled with rifling so you don’t have to worry about chattering within the bore.

[@davidhutchinson6108]

Great build Gavin. This content is exactly why I watch UR and reinforces Gordy's instruction. Now I just need a lathe ... and a mill ... and more tooling ... and some more money ... and ... and ... Stop, please! Your videos are breaking me!

[@gregorygardner1719]

Gavin I’m so glad you mentioned the chatter possibility one might have with a 5 groove barrel and a 6 flute reamer. I’ve seen it many many times. I personally hate 5 groove barrels and I try to steer my customers away when possible. Most people or smith don’t agree with this statement of chatter but it’s real!! I know first hand! Great episode my friend!

[@prosperityconsulting]

Wow. Great video. Astounding rifle. From someone who is still impressed with a Scorpio EM332 22lr. So yeah, I don't have a clue. But great work on your videos, watched 3 or 4. All meat, no filler. Thanks

[@Mattytube18]

I’ve been using Blackjack Aces since they first launched. Great projectiles!

[@RisenCitizen]

Your build videos are spectacular Gavin, it's been great to watch your channel grow! I love how data driven everything is! You may have already seen these, but some folks are making mounts that you can attach your Magnetospeed via your stock rather than clamping it on the barrel. I think David Tubb designed the first one. It's worth looking into if you consider it altering your barrel harmonics, and if you are like me you are curious about everything. Plus, you are working with some equipment that most of us can only dream of, so I want you to have the absolute best results you can! Keep it up, and thank you for all of your hard work!

[@jaycupples4362]

Glad you did this 25 creedmoor build been looking at it. Running a 6creed with 115 dtac

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Boy am I exited 😀 , I’ve been waiting for someone to build a .257 caliber PRS rifle and my man Gavin has delivered. Great work legend 👍.

[@kriswhitman8027]

Another awesome build. I never considered a 25 cal Creedmoor. Interesting......Love your videos so keep em' coming. Thanks for putting such a detailed video together. Much Appreciated!

[@wbsa8941]

I would eventually like to see how this does with the 1:7 twist and some common 25 cal hunting bullets like 120 gr Nosler Partition and 110 Accubond and maybe something in the 85 gr range. Glad to see a 25 cal build, gun looks great. I'm a 25-06 guy.

[@leftyeh6495]

I have a 1:7 twist 24" 25-06. Using retumbo I found that 115 partitions get much more explosive above 3000 fps. Still was able to quickly find a load to shoot .5 moa. But they started acting like a varmint bullet at close range.

[@eljohn3]

I absolutely LOVE this build! I hope you grab a LE Wilson seating die blank and build the first 25 Creed seater! I’ve really wanted to see one of those made! Great content! Keep ‘em coming!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Awesome, thanks for watching!

[@Jhplp]

I've been shooting the 25cm for awhile. Love the round. Very easy to load for and the light recoil makes it easy to spot hits and misses. I recently switched over to shooters world long rifle. I'm getting similar velocities with about 3gr less power then I did with h4350.

[@topcatlawson5490]

just bought a new 110 tactical savage,and a savage axis.have not had a chance to fire them yet.bought rcbs press and redding dies .no primers to be found.they are both 6.5 creedmoor,i am not new to reloading,just been a while since i have reloaded anything.oh yes you built a very nice rifle.good shooting,and keep your powder dry.

[@25wsmfan56]

Love the 25 cal. For deer and antelope.Started with a 25-06 then had a 25 STW build now shooting a 25 WSM that I had build.Load I use: 67.0 gr. H-1000 and Barnes 100gr.ttsx

[@ValcoBayrunner]

Been watching you for years now, you've come a long way. That property you have is really nice and your shop also. I remember your old bench in a garage I think with cinder blocks. The mills you have are awesome, must feel great to build your own gun that shoots that well. I think for most of us that don't live near prc matches would be happy with the factory Bergara HMR and wilderness rifles, they are awesome rifles.

[@withoutprejudice8301]

SO GLAD to see this build!!!! Been wanting to do a custom build around the BlackJack Ace bullet myself but son!, I was no where near going with the premium components of your choosing, but BRAVO! It is certainly a mouth watering build. Big fan of your channel.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thank you!!! And good luck with your build if you decide to do so...

[@Evaed100]

This was a really great video. I really enjoyed the entire build process and sight in. I run a foundation genesis 2 on my 6br and it's one of the best stocks I've ever used. Thanks for all that you do, keep up the great work!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thanks! Totally agree about foundation!

[@alexgeislinger6021]

Built a 22 creedmoor last year as my coyote/whitetail gun, 1" groups at 400 yards and blazing fast with 85.5 gr. Bergers. I will always have one in my safe.

[@jeremys8360]

Interested to see barrel life and velocity

[@alexgeislinger6021]

@@jeremys8360from what I've gathered 1000 to 1200 shots is max, which is fine for me since 85 percent of my shooting is done in a hunting environment. And velo is 3400 with 85.5 gr bullets

[@jeremys8360]

@@alexgeislinger6021 does it handle lighter bullets? Something like a 52-53 grain smk?

[@alexgeislinger6021]

@@jeremys8360 I've heard that people have had good success but might need to go with a litte slower twist than usual to avoid blowing off jackets

[@n00g72]

FYI, I’m running 6mm brass exclusively. Gives a slight crush in the chamber after necking up with a mandrel- now running 242 then 256 due to virgin lapua necks being so tight-to that end the ‘518 6mm lapua lot worked perfectly (with ‘719 being a bit too tight with a longer base to shoulder datum). I wouldn’t really worry about the 6.5 seater as long as it’s for VLDs, was using forster seaters but moving everything to the SAC seaters now.

[@longrange1114]

Great Video! I just built a similar rig with a Centurion stock, bighorn TL3 and a Proof 26" 6 creed . weighs in a 22 lbs with a Gen II vortex Razor HD and feels like shooting a 223. John-Kyle and his team make an awesome stock! I do love Joel Russo's actions as well but went with the TL3 for the easier to come by prefits.

[@chrisdavis4500]

Welcome to the club Gavin! The Ace is where it’s at.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thank you Chris! What are you running for powder?

[@chrisdavis4500]

@@Ultimatereloader H4350 and RL16. 2930fps. Prime 6.5 Creedmoor brass and 210m primers. Very consistent shooter.

[@stevegibbons8893]

When the 131 blackjack first came out I bought a barrel from them for my .257 Weatherby had a gunsmith recommend and sent it to him and I believe it was chambered wrong, it would not eject the brass after they were fired, sent it back 2 more times and I received my gun with the factory barrel on it and he said that it was my action, haven't been able to shoot the blackjacks since.

[@gregw3432]

Man I wish I had all of that equipment, time, and money to build my own rifle. Oh I forgot, I also wish I had the PATIENCE! Great stuff as usual.

[@hibahprice6887]

It remains only to cover the sliding gate with titanium nitride, and it will be generally top

[@aberhan]

Always a fan of the .25 calibers. When the factory offerings become available in 25 Creedmoor I will be in the queue. Had a 250 Savage, sold it in a weak moment. Huge regret, have a 257 Roberts, my go to, never sell favourite.

[@MrMalicious5]

Very nice build. I'm loving my 25x47L. My build is on a Bighorn TL3 with a Foundation and a TT Diamond as well.

[@seancutler4097]

Great video on a fun project. I have a 25x47Lapua, I’m shooting BIB 110s out of. I also have a 6.5x47 and a 6 -6.5x47. Kinda of the same concept or doing with the Creedmoor case. Quarter bores are just fun and with the 131 blackjack they are a very attractive option to me, plus not everyone has one. I like that. Nicely done, I look forward to the updates!

[@rafkend1422]

Perfection, and yes I would be definitely thinking about the 25 Creedmoor. I bet you this set up went up to 6-7grands not including labor cost.

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

also known as the 250 savage AI nice touch with the i-7 twist

[@ks_mason4775]

The Foundation stocks are amazing. I find that they have a very "Dead" feeling to them, very solid

[@MR619Can]

3 things Gavin: 1- I wish you were my professor and I was 20 again, learning machining and smithing would be awesome! 2 - don't forget with the Area 419 brakes, screw on and line up and push - the taper lock will hold it in place for you to tighten the collar and 3 - what bipod is that?

[@MikeStJohn-du5ue]

GREAT, I love my 25s and glad to see you put one of these together!!

[@jamessammann9183]

I'm going to stay with my 6.5prc....but this looks like a good choice between 6...6.5. U did a good job explaining it

[@lawrencespies8674]

I love quarter bores! .25-06 and I want a 25 in a 6.8 case.

[@johnseptien3138]

Also try a 25 BR. Great varmint and mid-range coyote rifle. I built one on a Ruger 77 heavy take off barrel from a 25/06 and made an Encore barrel stub to use on a TC Encore rifle. Shoots awesome.

[@jasonlopez4855]

That what I want 25 I've been waiting for this one. Like 6mm and 6.5 but I'm a 25 Cal.

[@KNutZ365]

Love my 25 creed! For even more performance take a look at the 25 sherman short tac! 5.5 mils and only 2.72mil of drift at 1000 yds in a 20 mph cross wind, whats not to love

[@gw9853]

What kind of bullets are you shooting out of your 25 CM? Grain wise I mean.

[@KNutZ365]

@@gw9853 the drop listed is for my 25sst. But i shoot the 131 ace out of both. My 25 creedmoor drop at the same distance and wind value is 6.65 drop and 3.22 drift

[@25wsmfan56]

Do you know what the muzzle velocity is of the 25 Creedmoor

[@KNutZ365]

@@25wsmfan56 i run the 131 ace at 2980 in my 25 creedmoor

[@patrickc1508]

Numbers are impressive, but how’s barrel life?

[@stevemelton4128]

This is one awesome video. Very good information. Love this channel and all the information it gives. It would be awesome to take a class from this Man. Awesome video and job.

[@hunterpence2216]

Love the 25 creed with the blackjack bullets I’m shooting mine at 2950fps with 42.2gr of h4350 and shot a 4” group at 900 yards while still breaking in the barrel!! Would definitely recommend!

[@hookedonbrass]

My man has good taste. Foundation stocks are the bees knees

[@prone_wolf8871]

I've actually been planning a build using the zuess......how do you like it compared to the Bat actions?

[@jasonmpd2946]

A 25cal Creedmoor is conceptually interesting. And the Hellfire brake is THE best brake ever made.

[@frowe2049]

At 7:30 you said the crush (whether hand tight or torqued) affects the tenon length. It doesn't affect the tenon length, it affects the case stick out length (.885" for hand tight, .883" for torqued). Case stick-out is controlled by depth of chamber cut.

[@Ultimatereloader]

Crush affects tenon end-play which has to be factored into finished tenon length

[@frowe2049]

@@Ultimatereloader Bolt nose to barrel face clearance = end play, understood. But why deviate from the prints? Tenon print says .725" is for torqued installation and accounts for the .002" crush. It says to add .002" for hand tightened application? You torqued your barrel, so wouldn't .725" been the correct tenon length rather than making it longer?

[@Ultimatereloader]

I just chose to have less end play, that’s all :)

[@leif8532]

Dang Gavin went from Howas and bravos to full blown snipershide bougie real quick

[@Ultimatereloader]

Just WAIT! Planning some "Adventures in Economy" for 2021!!!!!

[@thomaslaverick8428]

Awesome Video! loved the end to end build

[@vettepicking]

If you can attach the indicator to the lathe frame instead of the tailstock, then you will know where the reamer is after you move and return the tailstock to measure the chamber depth.

[@SlavGuns]

Fantastic looking gun Gavin! Stock looks amazing. The break seems to work well, and I have one for an upcoming 338 LM project. You should try the APA Fat Bastard and Little Bastard brakes. I got a rifle in for testing that has one in 6.5 CM and was AMAZED how effective those brakes are!

[@sherizaahd]

This was exceptionally educational. Thanks!

[@Ultimatereloader]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tobiastorsi]

I would like Info on the plate you Mount to attach and rest in the Frontrest. THX!

[@mattchilders3123]

Great video Gavin...

[@pauli2559]

25cal. I believe is a excellent caliber for med. Size game. Now with more bullets to chose from it's even better.

[@stkesq48]

The hook is it all comes full circle

[@jaksonmatos33]

Very good, the only thing left to say is the distance it reaches the target, 2km 3km?

[@Kbaker45862]

My friend and I build 25x47 and have had nothing but trouble with the bullets. I hope you have better luck then we have.

[@joeybagodonuts1008]

fascinating build video, great job

[@Ultimatereloader]

Thank you!

[@josephfloerke948]

Will you have to get a new Wilson seater in all, or can you just swap too a 25cal stem? I am about too build a 25x47 and have a wilson seater for both 6 and 6.5 x47lapua.

[@2dResq]

Earlier this month started to buy 6.5CM upper. I did buy 6.5cm, resized 308 then cut to length. thought about the 6mm cm then changed my mind to retain the 308 upper for hunting since Retired from high power competition from the Air Force and HP team back in 95.. I admit I'm a Velocity Whore, I love fast, flat & hard hitting with tons of "hdrostatic shock" like the 25-06. Cut my teeth on 06's, cycling bolts on long actions is all in the wrist and fingertips. 25cm is nice, very nice but I favor the faster fps on 06 cases. 25-06 shoots flatter then the 25cm out to 700 yards. The 6.5 cm does have an advantage on the 115 ELD 2" less wind drift and more fps but the 25-06 does a better job on Mule Deer in my on humble opinion. Retired now all I do now is hunt and the favorite bullet is the 117 grain .257 diameter Hornady SPBT with 54.0 grains of IMR4831 necked down Lake City 30-06 match @ 3267 fps. No doubt the Creedmoor is a great case among the competition shooters, this Crusty Ol'NCO accepts the trade off of a short action for more velocity in the 3000 fps range. Keep the videos coming, your one of the berst! 73's Keep the barrel hot And the X-Ring full of holes targets..............UP!

[@williamkrumpe3508]

Any reason you are not using the quick change feature of the Zeus? No need to torque.

[@scarecrow6292]

Full disclosure.. I thought the 25creedmore was a typo.

[@k1tp457]

No, but CreedMORE is😉

[@teo59]

Can you do a specific video about dialing bot ends prefisely? An in dept one and why no pillars?

[@rout9291]

Nice work!

[@JSomerled]

Interested in hearing more about the terminus zues… Sounds like an option for changing barrels and calibers ect.. Seems like a different way to machine barrels to make that work.I’ve always wondered if it was worthwhile

[@LexJones]

I can't wait to see what you are getting after you get everything dialed in.

[@ansebbianvonhessen7570]

Love your videos sincerely my friend. Greetings from South Africa!

[@chadwood4296]

Comparison with a custom built 25-06 would be very interesting 👍

[@covarrubias736]

Hey Gavin building my first ever short action bolt rifle here soon have about 90% of all the important parts out for shipping soon. I'm hoping you could answer a few questions for me. Okay so the first one is how much torque do I apply to my barrel and action (action impact precision) barrel (proof research competition 26") its a prefit. Also as for the go gauge trick would it work for me? so I can just order the go gauge and just put a piece of scotch tape on the back like you did (where exactly did you place the tape?, right below the neck or down before the rim of the case?) Also I won't need the bottom metal on a MDT ESS correct?

[@Peace-ju9us]

what is the advantage over 25:06?

[@pilgrimcp]

Nice job,looks like it wood be good for younger generation to get them into the shooting world and maybe for us older generation as well.

[@glennnewell8786]

So what are your direct thoughts on the Terminus Action? It is the second action I have used. My first is a savage model 12. There is no comparison between the two. I am thinking about a BAT. It is around the same price and I am sure you know it's reputation. I have shot a few but I can't really say which is better. Love your videos and would really value your opinion.

[@sfish2325]

Another great video! That rifle looks sweet! What was the cost of the rifle completed build? When are you going to start building rifles for customers?! I want on the wait list!!

[@billy19461]

Looking for some advice. I love shooting and would love to have a great rifle to do it with. Want to shoot 1200 yds. I am thinking about a 6.5 creedmoore . With a night force scope. What barrel, action, and stock would you recommend? I realize that there are no guarantees, but I really need help.

[@MrCcfly]

is it possible to change stock of this rifle to hunting traditional look wooden or synthetic stock and keep precision or rifle ? i personally dont like this mili look stocks ,and same time they dont make precision rifles with hunting traditional stock ,,,can someone help ?? which stock will keep this rifle precise but look like normal hunting rifle same time ty

[@Villepillle]

Nice one Gavin, beautiful rifle!

[@DAYONEMAGA]

I have been looking for my new favorite cal.i think I found it in this video 25.cal great build beautiful gun.whats the cost of this gun in today market.yes I guess iam 5yrs behind lol

[@fabulousoffroaddesigns5080]

I shoot a Remington 600 Mohawk action, rebarrelled in 250 Savage (250-3000). When compared to the 243, they both have the same velocity and energy at any given bullet weight. The advantage is the 250 has smaller brass with less powder firing under 15,000 psi less pressure. This means it's brass lasts longer and powder costs less. It also increases the magazine capacity from 3+1 to 4+1. Why aren't gun companies bringing the Savage back? A wildcat 6.5 Savage would be quite cool too!

[@austinpribulsky8186]

How’s the bolt lift feel compared to say like your Kelbys? Is it super heavy compared?

[@user-iu2yb7dd3d]

A Tacom HQ Structured Barrel build would be cool to see you do sometime.

[@YoureSoVane]

Like four other people know how awesome those are, and three of them can't afford it

[@Nightmarehc130]

I have decided to learn to chamber my own barrels...if you were going to just chamber barrels, what Lathe would you recommend?

[@albertoneri5427]

micarta stock? wow. sure not on the lightweight side, but it should be interesting. do they machine a single block or is it formed around the stock shape?

[@johnnysmall4206]

Is this caliber the same as the .257 Roberts?

[@heathatkinson9491]

is the 25 creedmoor similar in ballistic and reloading data to a 2506 ?

[@peterpaulcaruana9096]

Hi can you discuss also about the 6.5 x 47 Lapua ammo

[@jims261]

Gavin, thanks for another great build ,love seeing the details. Have you thought about using a Short Action Custom seating die? it will seat multiple calibers with one die and two stems.

[@donpetrey8007]

Is there is a kit anywhere for this.

[@andrewroberson724]

This is almost the same build I'm doing except mine is 6 CM. Looking forward to seeing how it goes for you

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Live the idea!!! Why not? For the jealous and the haters, we don’t need you to answer my question, i already know how ya think.

[@patrickbrice6344]

combing the comments and I dont see these; forgive me if i am repeating. First, no bedding? I am familiar with micarta but fully expected to see both pillar and glass bedding; why not? Second, no torque on the action screws? I torque every bolt on the rifle every time it comes out of the case (when i remember, lol). Why no action torque values? Great build. Thanks for the videos.

[@ZZ-uf4zv]

Any updates on the 25 Creed Gavin?

[@Tenpennycustoms4958]

Great video! Cleaning between 3 rounds, are you just using a copper removing solution? Could you expand?

[@williamjewett9698]

Can u re drill and rifle a 6mm creed into a 25 creed

[@mryang3644]

Gavin, any reason why u didnt build a 25 Dasher? Will this be a good choice VS the 6 Dasher? Or even agianst the 25 creed??

[@MrFelix002]

nice build what was the final weight of the setup ??

[@lw8447]

Zues vs Atlas Tactical which one you like better??

[@leonardvorhis9514]

I have heard the T/C magazines are long. Do your .22 and .308 mags allow long COAL? Thanks