Remington Mountain Rifle Stainless Steel Synthetic Stock/ Fibreglass

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Would like to know who has one of these and if so what caliber and what model year is it ? Also what do you like or dislike about it ?
Possibly thinking of this rifle for a new 2019 model year purchase
Thank You !
Leavenworth
 
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I have 2 of the older models (wood/blue and laminate/ss). The ss one I made into a new version by swapping out the stock for the black/web one.

Bit heavier barrel and lighter stock and you'd be golden, decent to pack around good for smaller shooters.
 
I don't care for the Bell & Carlson stock on the new 700 Mtn Rifle. Too thick in the wrist , feels clubbish on such a trim rifle. Drop a 700 Mtn into a McMillan Edge or Wildcat and you have a fantastic rifle
 
My 280Rem is a ‘99 vintage DM Mtn rifle. I’ve since put it in a McMillan stock. The only downside to the #2HB pencil of a barrel is when doing load development even 3 rnds require a decent amount of cool down time before continuing. I used to find the factory wood stock of mine quite uncomfortable to shoot as it would rise up into my cheekbone quite aggressively. In the McMillan it’s pleasant as anything.
 
There is a production mtn rifle and a Custom Shop KS mtn rifle also--two different guns. The Custom shop one came with McMillan stocks in the 80's and 90's. Not sure what they have on them now.
 
I had a stainless mtn rifle with the B&C stock on it a couple years ago, in 270. It shot surprisingly well, at least with 130 grain ballistic tips and interlocks. Like Mark I was not crazy about the stock. It was thick at the wrist and about 30 ounces IIRC. The rifle was a little butt heavy for my liking, but it did shoot very well. The trigger on it was not bad as it came from the factory either!
 
I suspect it has more to do with individual preference for feel than size of your hands. I do have one of the stocks with a standard action and barrel in it, I have friends with larger hands than mine that do not like it as much as I do.
 
I have had Rem 700 mountain rifles in blued/walnut and stainless/laminate. I liked both of them very much, never owned the stainless/fibreglass version yet but always thought I would like to pick one up. After hearing about the thick wrist on the B&C stock, I might just Wildcat an existing T3 in my locker and call it a day.
 
I have a 700 KS Mountain in .300wm, great rifle & stock.

I don't mind the stock on the SS Mountain but yes, would be great in a Macmillan. Like usual, the trigger needs replacing. Wish they offered the SS Mountain in 6.5 cm.
 
I have one in 7mm08 and it is a great rifle.

I liked the feel of the B&C and the wrist is thick, but I like that. The weight of the B&C is excessive though. 34 oz. I put on a Wildcat. Rifle is 5 lbs 7 oz now.
 
Is the stock on the Remington Mountain the same Bell and Carlson that is on the new Remington 700 5R rifles ? If so those are very, very, thick ,felt really odd .Like holding a 2x4
 
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I’ve had one of these for quite a few years now. With the B&C I really liked it, it handles great and is a pretty incredible shooter for such a light rifle. Last year I started making mods to truly make it my own. I have the bolt handle drilled and milled, installed an aluminum bolt shroud and firing pin, had the trigger tuned by Guntech, and replaced the stock with a wildcat that was Nearly a full pound lighter than the B&C.

The rifle now weighs 6lbs 3oz with a Leupold VX2 3-9x40 and Talley lightweight rings. It really is an incredible rifle and I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Brad
 
I feel like the B&C stocks lend themselves well to heavier varmint style rifles and/or magnum calibers. I like the aluminum chassis and stout construction but it wouldn’t be my first choice for a lightweight mountain rifle, there are much better options like an Edge or Wildcat.

Patrick
 
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