Bolt Action Build: Part 4 - Conclusion

Join Caleb from Brownells in the final installment of our Bolt Action Build Series, featuring the Aero Precision SOLUS action. In this episode, we take our completed rifle to the range for testing and evaluation.
What's Covered:
-A quick recap of the build since the last episode.
-Experience the rifle's performance as we take it through its paces at the range. Starting with a 25-yard zero target, we progress to longer distances, ensuring the rifle's accuracy and grouping.
-Learn why it's crucial to establish a good group before attempting to zero a new rifle, especially to avoid wasting ammunition.
-Watch as Caleb successfully hits targets at 100, 200, and 500 yards, demonstrating the rifle's capabilities.
-Get insights into how we captured the long-range shots using the Long Shot camera, a new addition to our equipment.
Key Takeaways:
-Understand the importance of thorough testing for any new rifle build.
-Tips on how to effectively zero and group a rifle.
-Learn about the tools and techniques used in ensuring a rifle's performance and accuracy.
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[@genghiskaitiemuzhen564]

Thanks Caleb. Now I'm going to build one too. Best firearm channel and host by far.

[@garyreadler4886]

I wanted to say that this was an excellent series , from start to finish. I don't know if I will ever build rifle , this series shows that it can be done and you may not need a gunsmith
to do it if you are handy around the shop. Great job Caleb.

[@Chris-pq8oj]

Good looking rifle , it's always a good day when a new firearm is born 👍

[@alfredjr2k556]

Happy birthday to me, Caleb Savant.

[@CalebSavant]

Happy Birthday!

[@ethanrall2678]

It would’ve been cool to see how it groups as far as 3 or 5 shot groups with some different loadings.

[@DanielReyes-hz1qk]

Doing paperwork on an action at my local FFL later today, appreciate this video series

[@JacksonMalcolm]

I came expexting poor fundimentals. Nice shooting man, especially for a hunter build! Good vertical at 500 and the rest was wind.

[@dnixon8767]

Great video series. Thanks for posting.

[@TMFShooting]

Great Stuff 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@paulregner5335]

With a brand-new scope mounted I always like to shoot a box test at under 100 yards. Send one round down range, then without changing the point of aim, put ten clicks right and send another round. Then again, without changing your point of aim put ten clicks down and fire another round. Then ten clicks left and finish with ten clicks up. The end result should be a nice box of shot holes on your paper with the first and last (ideally) being in the same shot hole (or very close). Unless you're not a very good shooter, this is a good indication of whether you spent money wisely on your scope or not. Additionally, it will verify if you truly have the scope leveled with the rifle. If not, your box will be more of a parallelogram.

[@darklyte24]

Nice build, MDT stuff looks awesome. I just got the longshot camera 2 mile too.

[@raymondeldridge6315]

What was the total weight?? An grouping?? Would love to see that, great looking build.

[@bisleyblackhawk1288]

Light weight bipod = MagPul 👍👍👍

[@ed5042]

AWESOME RIFLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cannot wait for the trolls to begin; '"TWO SHOT GROUPS!!!!!!!!!! THAT DOESN'T TELL YOU THE ACCURACY OF THE RIFLE!"

[@chaddfry5345]

Not trying to troll, but I was expecting to see some group size analysis. Still a good video, and impressive you were able to take it out to 500 yards on day one.

[@JacksonMalcolm]

I mean, his vertical looked pretty good at 500.

[@CalebSavant]

It was in the original plan, but the wind was extreme so we're saving it for a future video when we can get back out there in some decent weather.

[@chaddfry5345]

@@CalebSavant Understandable. Are you going to try different brands/types of ammo? It's always nice to see average, largest, and smallest group size. Thank you for the videos!

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@xiongvou]

Kaleb did you ever weigh you rifle? What was the total pounds without the scope and bipod?

[@jaylyons1261]

Now that it's built and used please send it to me

[@scttewegner72]

Can you suggest a build in 6.5 grendel with a 20" threaded barrel, composite stock to fit a 6'3" guy, and adjustable trigger? It would be a build over time with my sons 308 build. Money is ridiculously tight these days.

[@user-qu1dk5sb7n]

Very nice video.
Just wondering what the weight of your build was without the scope.

[@xiongvou]

I was wondering the same thing

[@Dmounts]

How many shots did it take for the barrel to be fouled in and start grouping like you wanted it to?

[@kjackson3991]

how did it group

[@dh06lv]

How did it group?

[@donaldhanger9807]

What did this cost to build!

[@msquared9605]

Probly 2 months

[@LilYeshua]

Camo