![]() The power range is impressive, from 4.5 on the low end up to 27x. It’s reasonably sized at 13.8” in length, and weighs 27.3 ounces. The Athlon Ares BTR Gen2 scope is well matched to this 16”. Athlon Ares BTR GEN2 HD 4.5-27×50 APRS5 FFP IR MIL The BANISH 30 is well made, reasonably lightweight and can be configured as either a 7” or 9” suppressor. ![]() All in all, shooting a suppressed rifle is quite pleasant. They take away a bit of the sting of recoil and greatly reduce noisy muzzle blast. I’ve long been fond of shooting suppressed firearms, having first done so in the Marine Corps decades ago. According to Silencer Central, it can be used on cartridges ranging from. 308 Winchester rifle! Available from Silencer Central, the BANISH 30 is lightweight, effective and versatile. This is still two inches shorter than my own. ![]() BANISH 30Ī huge benefit to using the stubby 16” barrel on this rifle was to be able to use the BANISH 30 Suppressor and still keep the overall rifle length to 42”. ![]() The magazine stayed securely in place and smoothly fed our factory and hand loaded. The magazine release is located inside the trigger guard and must be pressed firmly to drop the magazine. The CNC-machined, aluminum Hunter magazine is available in short, medium, and long action versions, capable of handling a wide range of cartridges from 223 sized cartridges up to the 338 Lapua. This magazine sits almost flush, but leaves enough room for grip. Popular and well respected in the industry, Hawkins Precision DBM bottom metal and their flush-mounting Hawkins Precision Hunter magazine were used on this build, resulting in a clean-looking and highly functional hunting rifle. Hawkins Precision Hunter Mag + Bottom Metal After having put quite a bit of ammunition through the completed rifle, I think it fills that role nicely. The stock was designed for use in the field on a hunting rifle. The resulting consistent sub ½ MOA accuracy has been gratifying. The stock is advertised as needing no bedding or pillars, and Gavin just dropped in the BAT action and Hawkins bottom metal during the build. The team at Foundation is justifiably proud of their stocks, which are machined with great precision. Rifle Build Highlights Foundation Dominionįoundation Stocks are made of dense micarta, a combination of resin and denim which is extremely strong and durable. Gavin cut the barrel to just over 16”, then chambered and threading it before using black Cerakote to finish the metal. It was also built with the idea of showcasing some interesting components, particularly the BAT Igniter action, a fast twist Benchmark barrel, Triggertech Special trigger, Foundation Dominion stock, Hawkins DBM bottom metal and Hunter magazine as well as the Athlon Ares BTR Gen 2 scope and BANISH 30 suppressor. From the beginning we intended to run it suppressed. “Shorty” was built to be a high quality, compact rifle which would handle easily yet still deliver commendable accuracy. By accepting these terms, you agree that you alone are solely responsible for your own safety and property as it pertains to activities, procedures, techniques, or practices described in whole or part on this website. Ultimate Reloader, LLC and Making With Metal can not be held liable for property or personal damage due to viewers/readers of this website performing activities, procedures, techniques, or practices described in whole or part on this website. Do not attempt to repair or modify any firearms based on information on this website. All gunsmithing procedures should be carried out by a qualified and licensed gunsmith at their own risk. Do not attempt any of the processes or procedures shown or described on this website. The content on this website (including videos, articles, ammunition reloading data, technical articles, gunsmithing and other information) is for demonstration purposes only. Ultimate Reloader LLC / Making with Metal Disclaimer: (by reading this article and/or watching video content you accept these terms).
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