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chuck nelson

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I'm thinking of putting together a tactalish type rifle. I'll cheap out on the barreled action with a LH SPS Varmint in .308. I'll probably cut the barrel to 23". A rail of some manufacture and tactical rings will go on the receive and It will wear Williams bottom metal. I'm sure a McMillan A5 with non adj cheekpiece, 4 flushcups and 1 stud will be the stock.

Anyone who's done this have any comments or suggestions?
 
Only problem is it will still only shoot as good as a factory rifle when you are done. I really recommend a match barrel if you are going to do all that work.

That and a tactical rifle needs a good drop magazine system. Look into the Vbull or Badger Bottom metal. They use AI mags and the quality is second to none.
 
MagnumPeanut said:
That and a tactical rifle needs a good drop magazine system. Look into the Vbull or Badger Bottom metal. They use AI mags and the quality is second to none.
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Unlike Badger bottom metal, Ours is not sharp everywhere ,and it is made from a better quality aluminum ( 7075) and does not use a roll pin as a mag latch pivot. So I guess what I am saying is ATRS detachable bottom metal is better.:D
I agree that the AI mags are the best though
 
Chuck. that basic blueprint will do fine. I think I'd bob the barrel at 22" though. The Factory barrelled action is a fine way to go. Chances are it'll shoot pretty well, and all the other components will still be there when you get around to rebarrelling.
 
chuck nelson said:
I'm thinking of putting together a tactalish type rifle. I'll cheap out on the barreled action with a LH SPS Varmint in .308. I'll probably cut the barrel to 23". A rail of some manufacture and tactical rings will go on the receive and It will wear Williams bottom metal. I'm sure a McMillan A5 with non adj cheekpiece, 4 flushcups and 1 stud will be the stock.

Anyone who's done this have any comments or suggestions?
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If I may suggest BEFORE doing anything to the barrel or rifle in general, test fire the rifle to make sure that is shoots reasonably well and that the QC at Remington was not on vacation when that rifle rolled off the line.
Once you modify it at all Remington washes their hands of any possible issues.
If it shoots well now, it will still do so once you do the mods you are considering.
 
It's an absolutely ridiculous assertion that a "tactical rifle" needs a detachable box magazine. Sure, it's all the rage and a very fashionable accessory to be sure. But necessary? Bull s**t. Unless you're competing in organized competition where the course is set up to favour mag based systems, then it's hardly worth the money unless you're totally in it for the LCF.

If you REALLY want a mag fed system then chose the Williams, AI, ATRS, Badger, V-Bull, or whatever. Take your pic. They're all decent. Boils down to personal preference.

I'm with the others regarding the factory barrel. Give it a chance before you spend $500 or more to fix a probelm that may never have existed to begin with.

If I were you, and had extra money to accessorize the rifle, consider spending the money where you'll potentially see the greatest initial benefit. Spend it on the stock! Yeah, the MacMillan A5 is a great stock but having the ability to adjust for cheek weld and length of pull will definitely be worth the additional money spent.

Glass and mounting systems are a no brainer. Spend as much money as you can afford on quality glass, bases, and rings.
 
2bad4u2 said:
It's an absolutely ridiculous assertion that a "tactical rifle" needs a detachable box magazine. Sure, it's all the rage and a very fashionable accessory to be sure. But necessary? Bull s**t. Unless you're competing in organized competition where the course is set up to favour mag based systems, then it's hardly worth the money unless you're totally in it for the LCF.

If you REALLY want a mag fed system then chose the Williams, AI, ATRS, Badger, V-Bull, or whatever. Take your pic. They're all decent. Boils down to personal preference.

I'm with the others regarding the factory barrel. Give it a chance before you spend $500 or more to fix a probelm that may never have existed to begin with.

If I were you, and had extra money to accessorize the rifle, consider spending the money where you'll potentially see the greatest initial benefit. Spend it on the stock! Yeah, the MacMillan A5 is a great stock but having the ability to adjust for cheek weld and length of pull will definitely be worth the additional money spent.
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Interesting you say that about the DBM. I've read a few of the USMC hate the move to the DBM on the M40A3.
 
I've shot my "Tactical" rifle for 10 years. It's got older style hinged steel Williams BM, and I havn't really wanted a DM yet. Not to say you won't, but none of the scenarios I've found myself in have needed a mag switch. Worry about stock ergonomics, and overall balance first. Mine is way too nose heavy. Makes for $hitty positional shooting. Next time I'm going w/ a 22" tube.
 
I'm not saying it doesn't have merit, just that it's anything but an absolute requirement. For general paper punching while shooting off a bench or prone, speed and volume of fire are generally not issues one has to deal with, making the mag based system irrelavent.
 
Personally, I think using a 'cheap' Remington action/barrel is not a bad way to get started... You can burn through that barrel 'trying' out the sport...

Then once you have a better idea of the type of shooting (and range) you want to do, you can go all out and have a new(better) barrel installed.

If you've spent a number of years shooting the AR platform, you might also be interested in the "Tube Gun" type of rifle stock. The MAK repeater stock uses the AI magazine.

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