Custom Shilen Action Benchrest Rifle – .222 Remington | Remington Bolt
Manufacturer: Shilen Rifles, Inc. (action); Remington (bolt)
Model: Custom Benchrest Rifle (Shilen action, likely DGA-pattern)
Caliber: .222 Remington
Serial Number: [pending — please provide]
Barrel: 27-inch heavy-contour Shilen bull/target barrel with Shilen barrel sleeve
Stock: Laminated thumbhole benchrest stock, custom-fitted
Action: Shilen action, fitted with a Remington bolt
Type: Bolt-Action Benchrest Rifle
Condition: Mint
This custom-built precision benchrest rifle shows virtually no handling wear. Built on a genuine Shilen action with a Remington bolt, the 27" heavy-contour Shilen barrel delivers exceptional stiffness and accuracy potential, and the laminated thumbhole stock is perfectly fitted and balanced for competitive target shooting or varmint applications. Please review the pictures closely. We believe we have described this custom rifle accurately but this one is out of our expertise. If you see something we messed up, please let us know.
About this build: Shilen Rifles, founded by benchrest legend Ed Shilen — a Benchrest Hall of Fame inductee — is one of the most respected names in precision rifle building, renowned for actions and barrels that meet exacting dimensional standards developed through decades of competitive benchrest success. This rifle pairs a genuine Shilen action with a dependable Remington bolt, chambered in the classic, inherently accurate .222 Remington — a cartridge long favored in benchrest competition for its mild recoil and exceptional consistency.
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Photos are taken under intense, high-definition lighting to give buyers the clearest possible view of the firearm's true condition. This lighting can occasionally make minor blemishes — small scuffs, finish wear, or surface marks — appear more pronounced than they are in hand. Please call us with any questions about the condition or severity of a specific blemish before bidding or purchasing — we're happy to give you a direct, honest assessment.
