Building on the 700 action

Fair enough. Can’t say I’ve never changed parts to improve just about every kind of rifle.

There are a few Remingtons I do really like. The KS mountains and KS/RS sevens come to mind. That 7 rem mag titanium you put together could definitely live in my safe.

Definitely cost effective to build on.
 
I've had 2 builds done on the 700 action. A 338-06 and a 280AI. Very happy with both of them. I contacted a few different 'smiths and most of them recommended that action.
 
I am very fond of the 700 Remington, and own several. Some are as issued, some are
customs built on a 700 action. Recently acquired a 700 "Classic" chambered in 257 Roberts.

It is amazingly accurate. I put together a load with the 115 Ballistic Tip and V - N560 that
shoots right around ½ moa. The 110 Accubond is only slightly less accurate.

Guntech built a 8mm Remington Magnum for a friend of mine, which ended up in my gun
safe. It is very, very accurate for a big thumper. I really like it as an elk rifle.

I have worn out barrels on a couple of 6mm Remingtons and on a 6.5x55 [all 700 Classics]
Re-barrelled them in the original chamberings, all are spectacular shooters.

My 308 Norma Mag is on a 700 action. Leeper built it....also a tack-driver.

My 270 is an as-issued 700 CDL, a very nice configuration, and sub-moa with the 140 Accubond.

If I get a yearning to build another custom rifle, it will probably be on a 700 action. Dave.
 
I was thinking of you and your rebarreled Classics, Dave! Forgot all the other ones.

A fella could say you have a bit of time and experience hunting and shooting the 700s!

Any advice on them?
 
Eagleye said:
If I get a yearning to build another custom rifle, it will probably be on a 700 action. Dave.
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I have 2 700 based rifles left. A 223, and a heavy 6CM that's first barrel was 243. Both good rifles, accurate. The 223s Pacnor 1-8 barrel in particular has been great.

But the 700 is down the list a ways when I put another rifle together. Different strokes for different folks. :)
 
Joel said:
I was thinking of you and your rebarreled Classics, Dave! Forgot all the other ones.

A fella could say you have a bit of time and experience hunting and shooting the 700s!

Any advice on them?
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If you are building on the 700 action, choose a quality barrel, and a good gunsmith, and let him do his magic. :)

If you are looking at a factory 700, the earlier ones were a bit better. If you decide to change out the trigger,
then Triggertech makes excellent replacements. [I personally have no problem with the old Walker trigger]

My favorite stock is the Classic configuration, but the CDL is also great. Boyds makes excellent replacements
in the configuration you prefer. I have had receivers that were not threaded true. Your gunsmith can address
this when he rebarrels. [BTW, this "out of true" condition is not unique to Remington 700 rifles]
Regards, Dave.
 
Joel said:
Have you built a rifle on the 700 action, and if so, any tips/regrets? Still happy with it?
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Start with a good stock. It will make or break the project depending on what you want in the end.

I have 2 Brown Precision here, Grayboe Outlander LW, McMillan KS, Bansner Sheephunter and a TI takeoff. I like them all, but the Browns are my favourite.
 
got two custom rem 700s and a two tikkas. I do love both. Honestly if i was doing it over again now with tikkas growing aftermarket support I really like those. The only downfall with them is you are limited to a shorter cartridge length without mods if your going with a hefty cartridge (longer than 3.330")

tikkas trigger kicks the crap out of remingtons. that saves you $300(its honestly not worth upgrading the tikka its that good)and the action is much smoother. Scope rail mounts can be pinned along with screws. Bolt handles are easily changed. You can buy shouldered prefit barrels (tighter tolerances) they are a pain in the ass to get the factory barrels of(not a biggie if a gunsmith does it for you). Some consider the extractor to be better, i honestly don't see any difference. Plastic factory stock shoots but it leaves a lot to be desired but does come with factory detachable mags.

Remington still got a larger variety of aftermarket parts, actions are much easier removed should you diy with a prefit barrel nut setup. remmys got some factory options in chassis and fiberglass stocks. BDL floorplate top load setup from factory. Remington bolt lift is little easier than tikka

Hope that weighs out some pros and cons for you. Both are solid
 
I took a virgin 700 action and built this .223rem…..

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With 80gr VLD’s, it’s my one kilometre plinking gun. And, it’s the rifle with no recoil.

I would do it again. Nothing wrong with Remington 700 actions.
 
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Start with a good stock. It will make or break the project depending on what you want in the end.

I have 2 Brown Precision here, Grayboe Outlander LW, McMillan KS, Bansner Sheephunter and a TI takeoff. I like them all, but the Browns are my favourite.
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I agree the Brown stocks are great. High comb, long grip, thick round forend. The only thing they lack is checkering but once you shoulder one, you forget all about it.

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I know its highly subjective but you guys like em better than any of the McMillans?

Thanks everyone else for the info, feedback, opinions etc. Cody, I agree the current Remington trigger cannot be compared to a Tikka...but I've got to shoot a nicely smithed Walker trigger and it was eye opening lol. That said you'd have to find one, get it slicked up etc whereas the Tikka comes out of the box pretty nice and adjusts a bit with an Alan key after all.

A well used, especially older 700 action is pretty slick too at least :)
 
McMillan gives you more choices. Bunch of different styles. Moulded or painted. But it’s a different company compared to what it was 5 years ago. I don’t think it’s as good as it once was.
I haven’t ordered a Brown stock ever. Mine are old second hand stocks which are good. And were much cheaper.
If I had to order one today, I wouldn’t. Too much money now for these stocks. I’d find a nice walnut classic, bdl, or adl stock. Refinish if necessary. Bed it and go hunt.
 
Given how the ones you post can shoot, I don't blame you a bit!!

Have the McMillan stocks themselves gone downhill?
 
Little things. Crooked and chipped sling studs were the last issue I had. Their service is still good. Returning custom stocks across the border is less than convenient.
 
The asking prices new and used for McMillan, Manners etc. is probably why most go the B&C, HS Precision or Wildcat route.

Grayboe was on my list to try, but I haven’t kept up on what the limit is for order out of the States is these days.

I’ll stick with the B&C and HS’s I have while not perfect, they do serve their purposes and are readily accessible.
 
My very first build was with the Model 700, which took place in 2002. Rocky Mountain Rifles (Corlane Sports, Dawson Creek, B.C.) built the rifle. Components were Brown Precision stock, 700 action, and 28" Ted Gaillard barrel, chambered in the 257 Weatherby Magnum. The trigger was original stock, only adjusted. Entire rifle, Leupold scope and Harris bi-pod were powder coated in snow camo.

Rifle was flawless, worked perfectly and always shot less than 1/2" groups. Velocity averaged 3,715 fps with the 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip bullets. Deer always dropped instantly. Sold the gun to a friend who loved it immensely. I could buy if back, however I currently have a 257 Wey. Mag. in a Mark V.
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Joel said:
I know its highly subjective but you guys like em better than any of the McMillans?

Thanks everyone else for the info, feedback, opinions etc. Cody, I agree the current Remington trigger cannot be compared to a Tikka...but I've got to shoot a nicely smithed Walker trigger and it was eye opening lol. That said you'd have to find one, get it slicked up etc whereas the Tikka comes out of the box pretty nice and adjusts a bit with an Alan key after all.

A well used, especially older 700 action is pretty slick too at least :)
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I preferred the feel of the Browns. They felt like they had a little more open grip, which I find more comfortable. Back then they were around 100 bucks, US, lol. A well tuned Remington trigger (old style) is a very nice trigger. They used them in BR for years. - dan
 
I've built a few, the last was a 7-08 with a Shilen select match barrel and a Wildcat stock. I trued the bolt and action and then lapped the bolt for good measure. I weighs 5 1/2 lbs naked.
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bolt truing
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lug lapping with a spring loaded fixture

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Very cool! That looks like a shooter alright

The lapping tool reminds me of the M14 tool sold by Brownells
 
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