Model 7 vs 700 for donor action.

[CyaN1de]

Is there a difference in these two actions or are they made to the same specs.

 

[tiriaq]

Model 7 is shorter, primarily at the rear of the receiver, of course. Barrel shank specs are the same. I would expect QC is the same.

 

[guntech]

Donor action for what? There is a slight difference in actions.

 

[CyaN1de]

Donor action for what? There is a slight difference in actions.

F-Class rig. with 308 based case either 6.5-08 or 6BR depending on which barrel I twist onto the action.

 

[guntech]

As previously said there is no difference in quality from the factory and either can be accurized and made to shoot very well.. personally I would prefer a 700 action... more stock and magazine options... probably more resale value too.

 

[Mystic Precision]

Rem 700. All accessories WILL fit.

Rem 7 has limited options and the donor will cost more.

Jerry

 

[CyaN1de]

Rem 7 = same footprint as XR-100/600?

 

[tiriaq]

Trigger mechanism, trigger geometry are different, Model 7 vs the 600 series. Don't know if the Model 7 receiver has the same bedding surfaces as the 600.

 

[maple_leaf_eh]

You're going to rip apart a niche market rifle for a custom target rifle. As has been pointed out, the mainstream model has ALL the choices for parts, services and gunsmith knowledge. Stick with a short action 700, and you won't have to explain anything to anyone.

 

[butch lambert]

I disagree on the trigger group. My Shilen and jewell triggers work in both.
Butch

 

[CyaN1de]

Got a 700 SPS SS on the way

I have been using the XR Single shot actions in my 2 other F-Class rigs and will now try a 700.

Best way to convert to single shot? Are there tight tolerance aftermarket parts to glue in?