Rem700 , caliber change?

I would find out the history/year could be one that was made when Remington had really good quality - borescope the barrel/chamber and see it's condition - it may be just something you might want to keep as is -
 
rugbydave said:
Those Mac Bros EVO actions can't be beat for the price.
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Are you talking about the Mac Bros titanium actions? Those are junk, they feed like trash. I had one and it was nothing but problems.
As soon as you have a hang up feeding a round in, the bolt binds badly. Using a new mag that had a slight burr on a brand new Evo action I had to use a ridiculous amount of force to feed a round. The titanium is just too sticky.

I eventually got the action cerakoted and that helped a ton. In fact I think you’d want to budget for cerakote it’s pretty much a requirement. Personally I think relying on cerakote for an action to function properly is kinda dumb.
 
coleman1495 said:
Are you talking about the Mac Bros titanium actions? Those are junk, they feed like trash. I had one and it was nothing but problems.
As soon as you have a hang up feeding a round in, the bolt binds badly. Using a new mag that had a slight burr on a brand new Evo action I had to use a ridiculous amount of force to feed a round. The titanium is just too sticky.

I eventually got the action cerakoted and that helped a ton. In fact I think you’d want to budget for cerakote it’s pretty much a requirement. Personally I think relying on cerakote for an action to function properly is kinda dumb.
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The steel ones.
 
coleman1495 said:
Are you talking about the Mac Bros titanium actions? Those are junk, they feed like trash. I had one and it was nothing but problems.
As soon as you have a hang up feeding a round in, the bolt binds badly. Using a new mag that had a slight burr on a brand new Evo action I had to use a ridiculous amount of force to feed a round. The titanium is just too sticky.

I eventually got the action cerakoted and that helped a ton. In fact I think you’d want to budget for cerakote it’s pretty much a requirement. Personally I think relying on cerakote for an action to function properly is kinda dumb.
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Sounds like bad gunsmithing to me.

The metallurgical makeup of an action doesn't determine how it feeds. Feeding is more of a function of certain geometries and the interface between the magazine/feeding system and the action.

My guess is that the feeding system and action weren't integrated properly. A good gunsmith would've made sure that system works. Also could be a minor issue such as adjusting the feed lips - small modifications to the feed lips can make a big difference on how the mag functions.

Titanium has different inherent properties than steel. It's not going to feel as smooth, and it doesn't excel in platforms that will see a lot of use. But it's great for saving weight while maintaining high strength properties.
 
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Buckmastr said:
Yeah find a nice 7mm Rem Mag and save your money!
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I got a Model 70 chambered in 7 Rem mag. Looking more for something to beat around with.
Thinking the 7 PRC as it just peaked my interest, plus I have tons of primers/powder / bullets to load both.

There’s a tikka T3 Stainless.300 WM locally for $1000.
So after the last few deals my actual cost will be $700 for the Tikka .

Not sure if it was worth it, but it is what it is.

This one is $1000 locally, could maybe get a blued 300 WSM off the EE for a bit less.
 
kthomas said:
Sounds like bad gunsmithing to me.

The metallurgical makeup of an action doesn't determine how it feeds. Feeding is more of a function of certain geometries and the interface between the magazine/feeding system and the action.

My guess is that the feeding system and action weren't integrated properly. A good gunsmith would've made sure that system works. Also could be a minor issue such as adjusting the feed lips - small modifications to the feed lips can make a big difference on how the mag functions.

Titanium has different inherent properties than steel. It's not going to feel as smooth, and it doesn't excel in platforms that will see a lot of use. But it's great for saving weight while maintaining high strength properties.
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You never miss an opportunity to crap on any gunsmith that isn’t a particular one in Alberta.

Unfortunately its not a matter of bad gunsmithing. The Mac Bro titanium actions are just terrible. They didn’t address the issues associated with using titanium. Those actions are all commercial flops.
 
coleman1495 said:
You never miss an opportunity to crap on any gunsmith that isn’t a particular one in Alberta.

Unfortunately its not a matter of bad gunsmithing. The Mac Bro titanium actions are just terrible. They didn’t address the issues associated with using titanium. Those actions are all commercial flops.
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I have no idea who did the gunsmithing on your rifle. Nor do I care.

It doesn't make sense to me that metallurgical properties will make an unreliable feeding rifle. Different lubricity in the metal and "feel" - yes.
 
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