Custom 25 Creedmoor Build + High Grade American Walnut Stock

Published on March 22, 2026
Duration: 23:35

This video details the comprehensive build process of a custom 25 Creedmoor hunting rifle, emphasizing both performance and aesthetics. It covers the selection and installation of key components, including a BAT Igniter receiver, a Wuks Super Lara American walnut stock, a Trigger Tech Diamond trigger, and a BSF carbon-wrapped barrel. The build culminates in range testing, showcasing impressive accuracy and velocity data, highlighting the 25 Creedmoor's potential for hunting applications.

Quick Summary

The custom 25 Creedmoor hunting rifle build features a BAT Igniter receiver, Wuks walnut stock, and a 22-inch BSF carbon barrel. It achieved a 3-shot group of 0.516 inches at 100 yards and demonstrated consistent accuracy at 660 yards. The 25 Creedmoor offers a balance of power, barrel life, and wind performance for hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction to the Ultimate 25 Creedmoor Build
  2. 00:22Gavin Gear's Passion for 25 Caliber Cartridges
  3. 00:43Why 25 Creedmoor is an Excellent Hunting Cartridge
  4. 01:23Component Selection: Wuks Super Lara Highgrade Stock
  5. 02:13Component Selection: BAT Igniter Receiver
  6. 02:44Component Selection: Trigger Tech Remington 700 Diamond
  7. 03:25Component Selection: Hawkins Precision M5 DBM
  8. 03:39Component Selection: BSF Carbon Wrapped Barrel
  9. 04:07Lathe Work and Barrel Chambering Process
  10. 04:54The Completed Custom 25 Creedmoor Rifle
  11. 05:23Chambering and Assembly Details
  12. 05:57Precision Matthews PM1440 GT-VS Lathe Features
  13. 07:01Detailed Barrel Dialing and Chambering on the Lathe
  14. 09:07Final Assembly and Headspace Check
  15. 09:52Laser Engraving for Rifle Specifications
  16. 10:36Seamless Rifle Assembly into the Stock
  17. 12:14Final Touches and Suppressor Installation
  18. 12:27Heading to the Range: Ultimate Reloader Ranch
  19. 12:57Optic Selection: Element Helix HDLR Scope
  20. 13:42Zeroing the Rifle at the Range
  21. 14:19Initial Accuracy Testing with ELD VT Ammo
  22. 15:23First Group Results: 0.516 Inch at 100 Yards
  23. 15:55Long Range Accuracy Test at 660 Yards
  24. 17:22Conclusion: Ready for Hunting
  25. 18:10Chronograph Data and Velocity Surprises
  26. 18:49Velocity Comparison: ELDX, ELDVT, ELDM
  27. 20:04Analysis of Velocity Data and Barrel Length Impact
  28. 20:35Why This 25 Creedmoor Rifle Excels
  29. 21:02Final Thoughts on the 25 Creedmoor Cartridge
  30. 22:03Viewer Engagement and Discount Code
  31. 22:31Concluding Remarks and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components of this custom 25 Creedmoor hunting rifle build?

The build features a BAT Igniter short-action receiver, a Wuks Super Lara Highgrade American walnut stock, a Trigger Tech Remington 700 Diamond trigger, a Hawkins Precision M5 DBM, and a 22-inch BSF carbon-wrapped barrel with a 1:7.5 twist rate.

How accurate is the custom 25 Creedmoor rifle?

The rifle demonstrated excellent accuracy, achieving a 3-shot group of 0.516 inches (approximately 0.5 MOA) at 100 yards with Hornady ELD VT ammunition. It also showed consistent performance at 660 yards.

What are the advantages of the 25 Creedmoor cartridge for hunting?

The 25 Creedmoor offers good stopping power, better barrel life than many comparable cartridges, and excellent wind-bucking capabilities, making it a versatile choice for various hunting scenarios.

What were the surprising chronograph results for the 25 Creedmoor?

Surprisingly, the 22-inch barrel achieved velocities equal to or exceeding Hornady's published data for a 24-inch barrel with certain ammunition types, indicating efficient performance from the shorter barrel.

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