Model 700 custom gun

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I have a model 700 action (the appropriate one) and I have a stock that I like and will purchase a Ted Guillard barrel. I am hoping to have a gunsmith in canada (I know of an expert) build a 7mm STW for use as a mountain sheep gun. The action is not stainless and the barrels are. What else will be needed for the gunsmith to build this gun? Should I purchase a jewell trigger? What about a new trigger guard? Will it look odd having the barrel stainless? Should it be painted? Does it need to be accuratized, bedded etc for maximum accuracy? With the stock, trigger, barrel and action how much work will the Gunsmith have to do in terms of hours? Any suggestions would be welcome.
 
the path of least resistance, is to select a good gunsmith of good repute and with references, who likes remington 700's, and tell him what you want. Let him order the barrel, and do the work he feels is required to your action after he inspects it. Be very clear what accuracy standards you expect.

Asking for collective opinions on the internet will not likely get you what you want.
 
A Jewell trigger is a wonderful piece of kit for a range rifle, however a waste of money on a hunting rifle in my opinion. I would get all the parts you need ie barrel, trigger guard (if needed), stock, rings, bases, scope etc before sending it off to your gunsmith. That way he does not have to wait for parts to come in and tie up his own money. Any gunsmith worth his salt that is putting a custom rifle together for someone would bed the action.
Stainless barrels on blued actions don't look all that bad but I would have the barrel bead blasted to reduce shine on a hunting rifle.
 
Thanks Maynard. I never thought of buying the scope at the same time. Any suggestions on stocks with a small handgrip? I have a Remington syntetic stock that I like but it looks cheap. Even if it looks cheap will it bed properly?
maynard said:
A Jewell trigger is a wonderful piece of kit for a range rifle, however a waste of money on a hunting rifle in my opinion. I would get all the parts you need ie barrel, trigger guard (if needed), stock, rings, bases, scope etc before sending it off to your gunsmith. That way he does not have to wait for parts to come in and tie up his own money. Any gunsmith worth his salt that is putting a custom rifle together for someone would bed the action.
Stainless barrels on blued actions don't look all that bad but I would have the barrel bead blasted to reduce shine on a hunting rifle.
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Some of the smallest handgrip stocks are thumbhole stocks. If you are interested in a new one for your Remmy long action, PM me, I have one.
 
Have your gunsmith do the following,
True the action.
Install barrel. (cut to length, crown, etc) (you have a recoil lug for it right?)
Bed the action.
Lower the Rem trigger weight (if you're not comfortable or don't have experience doing it)

You can do the rest,
Install the base & rings.
Mount & boresight the scope.
Shoot, shoot, shoot.

Just my .02
I could be totally wrong :D
 
The path of least resistance to get your barrelled action together is to send the action to Ted Gaillard and have him do the work. Make the barrel to your specs, true the action, chamber/thread and install. His shop does great work, and you get a lot for what he charges.

Send the barrelled action back to you, and have it bedded in the stock of your choice.
 
STW or REM Ultra Mga

Hi, because this is a hunting rifle, (not one of these finikey benchrest rifles) you could settle on RUL in 7mm as well, the problem with the STW 7mm now is there is no resale value, it's still considered a wildcat and does nothing over the REM U L in 7mm.
A factory Rem 700 in the 7mm RUM will do it all, the trigger can be easily adjusted to 2lbs.
Bill
 
Ditto to what RGV said, and be specific on what your accuracy requirement is. Also, see if you smith will shoot it in front of you to produce those results; I don't have much faith in targets sent with the gun.

In addition, pillar bed the action, it makes all the difference!
 
Stock

I was considering using a standard cheap stock for a 700 that I have because it is lite and fits me well. Are there ant accuracy reasons why a different stock would be used. This is for a 7mm stw mountain rifle.
 
mackillan said:
I was considering using a standard cheap stock for a 700 that I have because it is lite and fits me well. Are there ant accuracy reasons why a different stock would be used. This is for a 7mm stw mountain rifle.
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Yes! In Canada, hunting rifles are used when it is typically cold and wet. This creates problems for wood stocks, particularly inexpensive wood stocks. Without knowing what your tastes or budget is, I don't think that a stock is the best place to economize. Good stocks command a high price, but the advantages of stability, fit, and strength outweigh any other considerations. Regardless of your preference for wood or synthetic, get the best you can afford
 
What would be a good stock?
Boomer said:
Yes! In Canada, hunting rifles are used when it is typically cold and wet. This creates problems for wood stocks, particularly inexpensive wood stocks. Without knowing what your tastes or budget is, I don't think that a stock is the best place to economize. Good stocks command a high price, but the advantages of stability, fit, and strength outweigh any other considerations. Regardless of your preference for wood or synthetic, get the best you can afford
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McMillan is

mackillan said:
What would be a good stock?
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probably the most sought after but the HS precision will do just fine as well. The wait times for McMillan are quite great but I know for a fact that a distributor in Canada has plenty of HS in stock.

I cannot speak for Robertson stocks in regards to theres for hunting applications. Maybe Ian can pipe up.

Calvin
 
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