Building on the 700 action
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I have a great custom 700 built by E.M. Precision, out of Leduc, Alberta. I think it was three or four years ago when it was completed, 270 Winchester. Here's the kicker, I have so many rifles that I never killed any big game with it. Enclosed are photo's of it's performance.
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Maybe a dozen or so. 60's receivers seem to be the best built, but if you want stainless you'll have to go later than that. I like the Remage mod, makes barrel swaps easier. I've used them for builds from 223 AI to 416 Rem. Good triggers, easy to modify and adjust. They are a good base to build on. However, if youmare paying someone else to do the work, there is little to no cost advantage over some of the less expensive custom actions. - dan
YUP Quite a Few ! over the years - Here is the latest A 6.5x284 Norma fir steel banging ! I have always liked the simple lightweight action . RJ
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I've had a couple barrel swaps over the years on Rem 700 actions:
One originally in .300 RUM had barrel swapped out for a stainless factory sporter barrel in .264 Win Mag; then put in a factory classic stock.
A BDL originally in .30-06 had barrel swapped out for a factory 24" stainless take-off sporter barrel in .270 Win; kept it in the original BDL stock.
A 1960's ADL 'blind mag' .30-06 had barrel swapped out for a factory 22" take-off barrel sporter in 7mm08; changed out blind mag set-up for floor-plate bottom metal & 'mountain rifle' stock.
Another one was on a Rem 7 action that was originally .223 with 18.5" 'pencil' carbine barrel had barrel changed out for a 24" factory take-off sporter .223 barrel. Kept in original factory wood Model 7 stock.
Still have all of the above; so I'd have to say overall I'm happy with 'em.
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One originally in .300 RUM had barrel swapped out for a stainless factory sporter barrel in .264 Win Mag; then put in a factory classic stock.
A BDL originally in .30-06 had barrel swapped out for a factory 24" stainless take-off sporter barrel in .270 Win; kept it in the original BDL stock.
A 1960's ADL 'blind mag' .30-06 had barrel swapped out for a factory 22" take-off barrel sporter in 7mm08; changed out blind mag set-up for floor-plate bottom metal & 'mountain rifle' stock.
Another one was on a Rem 7 action that was originally .223 with 18.5" 'pencil' carbine barrel had barrel changed out for a 24" factory take-off sporter .223 barrel. Kept in original factory wood Model 7 stock.
Still have all of the above; so I'd have to say overall I'm happy with 'em.
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Yes, I have too many guns. I have "given" many to my son and I'm strill trying to get rid of three more, they are for sale on EE. This custom 700 is a shooter along with my custom built Model 70 CRF, chambered in the 240 Weatherby, both rifles have 27" Bob Jury stainless steel barrels.
My favourite rifle is the Remington 700. The classic or bdl stock is hard to beat but a long list of custom stocks also work well. Quick lock time. Made even quicker with a stronger striker spring. A great trigger. A trigger tech is also super. Stainless, blued or matte. Easily bedded. Gunsmith familiarity. Plentiful. Reasonably priced. Great looking. There is nothing better.
How do you find the McMillan Classic compares to the shape/size of the factory Classic stock? If you've had/used em
Couldn't decide between Bergara B14 and Rem 700 so there was only one thing to do. Buy em both and see which stays lol. The cost of a new 700 is still pretty reasonable for sure, if you can find one on sale. Took advantage of SFRC's long weekend sale and a 700 SPS is going to be a whopping $895 or so to my door
