Rem 600 338 Fed build final complete

Simpson302 said:
Are you building a 358 win? What action?

I was debating between 338 and 358 for this build.
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I sent a 700 action and Brown Precision stock to KS Arms for a new bbl. Nothing strange. Just a 22" bbl 1:12" twist in factory sporter contour.

I don't think the 358 is better than the 338, but I have more history with the 358caliber and the kit was on hand for the loading. In reality, I don't think either has much to offer over a 308 load with good bullets. Gun loonyism is a sickness without regard to practical realities. :)

Enjoy your rifle. It's a nice one.
 
Simpson302 said:
That’s a light gun, I’m sure you can feel it.
Shot my 338 for the first time Sunday and felt the recoil was stout but manageable.
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One thing I have learned over the years is that a lightweight rifle that offers a bit of recoil will benefit from having the forend held on the bench. This will mitigate some of the barrel torquing skyward and help with accuracy.
 
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This is the BEST shooting Factory load I have ever shot in my Tikka 338 Fed is this one .
Not only does it achieve 2700 fps it will group 3 into 3/4 “ consistently
Bonded bullet too ! My Tikka SS Lite weights 6-15 oz ready to shoot with a Vx3 2.5-8 Leo on it and its pretty barky with the 200 grers .👍

https://www.federalpremium.com/rifle/fusion/11-F338FFS2.html
 
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SuperCub said:
I sent a 700 action and Brown Precision stock to KS Arms for a new bbl. Nothing strange. Just a 22" bbl 1:12" twist in factory sporter contour.

I don't think the 358 is better than the 338, but I have more history with the 358caliber and the kit was on hand for the loading. In reality, I don't think either has much to offer over a 308 load with good bullets. Gun loonyism is a sickness without regard to practical realities. :)

Enjoy your rifle. It's a nice one.
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Sounds fun, hope it turns out the way you want it to.

I agree but where is the fun in just another 308
 
Simpson302 said:
As some of you requested here is my Rem 600 338 Federal build, done in time for moose hunt
20” Douglas barrel in 338 Federal
Custom claro walnut stock with added grip cap, end cap, checkered, bedded and free floating
Timney trigger, Aluminum trigger guard
Older gloss Leupold VX3 2.5x8
Leupold duel dovetail base and rings
Cerakote finish

Started with me as an online purchase that was very poorly described by seller, well overpaid. Wouldn’t chamber a round, bent bolt handle, butchered up stock, broken safety lever and some kind of rattle can finish

Going to be my moose gun, where we hunt lots of bush and cover with shot being under 300y or less. Probably under 150y
Now to get it out shooting and sight in the scope. Figure out what it likes.
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There is so much to like on this build.. the lumber, the overall weight, the caliber. So much “win”…. Although I probably would have deviated a bit on the palm swell but I get it. Great build and congrats on the assembled weight. That is an achievement
 
Absolutely beautiful. Take it hunting, get a few nicks and scrapes on it; it'll look even better! :)

Where did you find that alloy triggerguard unit? I've seen them in steel, they weigh a ton; alloy sounds perfect on a 600-series rifle.
 
jjohnwm said:
Absolutely beautiful. Take it hunting, get a few nicks and scrapes on it; it'll look even better! :)

Where did you find that alloy triggerguard unit? I've seen them in steel, they weigh a ton; alloy sounds perfect on a 600-series rifle.
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Was a guy out in bc making them some time back, maybe someone can chime in with a name. - dan
 
SuperCub said:
Also, there is a fellow on 24 Hour Campfire that sells them and will ship north.

His are aluminum.
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Willie at Coquille valley Machine works
CVMW@earthlink.net
is where I got this one and another one from. This is the guy on 24hr CF I believe. They fit great and work perfect.
I do have another one I purchased here from another CGNter that is a little bit different, maybe from the guy in BC that Dan mentioned. Both work great and a must for the 600-660's. I do like CVMW's just a bit better as the corners are a little rounder and a little less sharp. Way better than the flawed plastic one for sure.
 
Thanks to all who provided info on the trigger guard. I'm currently waiting on one ordered from Numrich a couple months ago; it's steel so not sure of the weight but I know it won't be light. If that doesn't show up soon I may have to go with one of these; I particularly like the idea of getting one in Canada (mine is in customs purgatory). This is one of the few instances where I would select aluminium over steel, if the quality is there. Will see what develops. :)

Sorry for the thread de-rail or at least side-track.
 
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remington jim said:
https://heritage-arms.com/product/trigger-guard/#

I’ve always used the aluminum ones and had them Gun Koted .
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Never seen this one, just a little different than the ones I have. I like them, very flat.

I do have a new stainless 20" Rem model 7 in 6mm rem take off barrel that I have been thinking about now that this build is done. Maybe another 600 build in the future! Anyone have a 600 action kicking around?
 
Fantastic work!
Got to hate buying one that someone has not described properly
I have been there, got 308 norma mag instead of the 358 Norma I paid for , stock in terrible shape and rust all over.
He was sure good at taking pictures though. Lol
It is now a 358 with a pile of money in it.
But lesson learned.
338 fed is something that has always interested me and you sir built a fantastic one.
 
Sweet rifle....rescued from a bubba grave and turned into something fine:cool:

What great pedigree to have a family crafted custom stock too ...and now an heirloom one of a kind rifle


Custom 600s are so cool
 
leeelmer said:
Fantastic work!
Got to hate buying one that someone has not described properly
I have been there, got 308 norma mag instead of the 358 Norma I paid for , stock in terrible shape and rust all over.
He was sure good at taking pictures though. Lol
It is now a 358 with a pile of money in it.
But lesson learned.
338 fed is something that has always interested me and you sir built a fantastic one.
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Thanks!
I know but....When life gives you lemons!
 
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