My custom Remmy 700 "safari type" rifle is done! (updated pics)

[Claven2]

Well, she's all together and blued now. Only thing left is the stock checkering. I'm getting it hand checkered, but have to wait till the checkerer is ready (another 2 months or so). Rifle was built from the ground up by Jason Spencer of Gunco in Ottawa. Took about a year to get all the parts, engraving, gunsmithing, etc. sorted.

Here's the specs:

-Remington 700LH BDL action (engraved)
-Pac Nor 26" 1:10 .300 Holland & Holland barrel with Remington Magnum profile
-Sako rear sights (engraved)
-Ruger front sights (engraved)
-Williams steel bottom metal (engraved)
-Richards Microfit Fancy grade A claro walnut blank, inletted and fit by hand by Jason Spencer, done in the English school with the exception of a left handed palmswell.
-Talley QD rings and bases
-Leupold 1.5-5 VXIII scope
-Pachmayer Decelerator buttpad
-NECG "supergrade" inletted swivel studs
-Ebony accesnts at tip and cap
-bolt release converted to Remington 600 style release
-all engraving hand done by Larry O'Gorman

The engraving pics were taken before blueing and in some cases don't show everything as he added a bit more after these pics were taken. The pic of the assembled rifle is how it will look except forthe checkering and scope.

Engraving is about 50-55% coverage.

As for how much all this cost... well... let's just leave that answer at "alot". The flats of the sights are also engraved, as is part of the bbl and the trigger bow is monogramed.

 

[martinbns]

I just made a mess under my computer desk.

 

[cz452shooter]

Very nice!

 

[machinistbutler]

Beauty!!!! very nice wood as well.

 

[SuperCub]

SWEET!!

I like the choice of caliber as well





sc

 

[Claven2]

Forgot to mention too, the peep sight mounting holes in all remington receivers were bugging me as they were right at the woodline, so I had them welded over, dressed, and covered with engraving so they are invisible now too.

 

[Ian Robertson]

Very nice but why not go a little bit more (in the big picture) and use a higher quality action? Wondered what your thinking was?

 

[1899]

I agree with SC, good choice on the caliber. I bet it will be a good feeling to finally start load development

 

[SuperCub]

Very nice but why not go a little bit more (in the big picture) and use a higher quality action? Wondered what your thinking was?

I think the left hand action had something to do with it.




sc

 

[true north]

Nice rifle claven. Very classic chambering too.

 

[Levi Garrett]

Man thats a gonna be a sweet rig, excellent choices
Frank

 

[Claven2]

I think the left hand action had something to do with it.

sc

Bingo!

This was the only suitable action I could find in cromoly, left handed, and magnum length. I do know Montana Rifleman action are now available, but they are more than double the cost and I couldn't get one at the time.

Anyhow, this rifle turned out very well, and I certainly don;t think the Remington 700 action will be a weak link. It works and looks great on this gun

 

[Claven2]

Oh, and PS, I've already started on the next project. That will be a .35 Whelen on a 1909 DWM Mauser action with Montana Rifleman 1:12 26" Douglas #3 profile. The gun's being built for my Dad, and he's a righty...

 

[Claven2]

Here's the engraving that covered where the peep sight holes were welded over.

 

[todbartell]

very fancy rig, definetely not your average 700
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[cycbb486]

That is sure some

mighty fine engraving. Looks good. OHHHHHHHHHHH, to be able to do work like that.

 

[Eagleye]

He already chose a great action, why question it?? Eagleye

 

[Jeff/1911]

That looks absolutely magnificent...thanks for sharing it with us.

Jeff/1911.

 

[Kimber45]

I'm not a huge fan of engraving but that is really beautiful work.

 

[crazy_davey]

Very, very nice piece Claven! I cant wait to see the finished product and range report. Did you pick that particular calibre for any reason? I like the choice, just curious.

Keep the pics coming so us poor buggers can drool