Action blueprinting?

[308_Branden]

Quick question folks, what is the general consensus on whether or not blueprinting a r700 action is worth it or not? Does blueprinting change the feel of the bolt throw, does it tighten up the action all together? I'm not entirely sure it's worth it given it might just be more cost effective not to mention quicker to just buy an action such as a big horn for instance. Thanks in advance for all your knowledge and experience

 

[southpa]

Subjective question. Is it worth it? Yes I think so 100%. A worked over 700 is going to be better than any factory one any day.

Enter all sorts of other factors, maybe not. Do you own the 700 action already? Are you looking to start from scratch and have to buy a donor 700 action? If so, you're probably better off buying custom clone. If you already have an action it's worth it IMO. Also, some very accurate, reliable 700 rifles can be found much more affordable than full custom builds. It's all in what's important to you.

 

[308_Branden]

Subjective question. Is it worth it? Yes I think so 100%. A worked over 700 is going to be better than any factory one any day.

Enter all sorts of other factors, maybe not. Do you own the 700 action already? Are you looking to start from scratch and have to buy a donor 700 action? If so, you're probably better off buying custom clone. If you already have an action it's worth it IMO. Also, some very accurate, reliable 700 rifles can be found much more affordable than full custom builds. It's all in what's important to you.

The reason for the post is yes I have an action with a carbon 6 barrel on it already and as a way to perhaps not build up another rifle I was looking into just " maxing out" what I have now. It would be cool it get the slop out of the action for sure

 

[crystalgayleguy]

If you are to shot major tournament yes just to have a gun to shoot its up to you

 

[ShtrRdy]

I have a Rem 700 I had blueprinted and a Rem 700 I had the barrel replaced without blueprinting. As for the feel of the action they are the same. They are not as smooth as a custom action. Accuracy wise I don't think there is a difference between the two. Now, that experience may not hold for all Rem 700 actions.

 

[GSRetrievers]

@Fiftydriver worked over a 700 for me into a 338 edge from a 270. That action was as slick as riding on glass ball bearings; as smooth and fast as any custom I've had, so I guess it depends on who does the work and the finish.

 

[LTH181818]

Quick question folks, what is the general consensus on whether or not blueprinting a r700 action is worth it or not? Does blueprinting change the feel of the bolt throw, does it tighten up the action all together? I'm not entirely sure it's worth it given it might just be more cost effective not to mention quicker to just buy an action such as a big horn for instance. Thanks in advance for all your knowledge and experience

No, cheaper to by new for 1k.

 

[308_Branden]

No, cheaper to by new for 1k.

Kind of what I'm thinking as well