So, looking at doing a 7mm-08 build with a Rem 700 action. Looking at actions available for purchase, it is about the same price to buy a Remington SPS rifle and use the action - about $600. Am I missing something?
Rem 700 short action - 7mm-08 build
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QuietTexan
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That Remington barrels and stocks aren't worth the action they're screwed on to anymore.
And the actions are barely worth the price.
I'd buy a used Rem 700 Mountain rifle or Mountain Guide in 7mm08 before buying a new one. I had a mountain guide and stupidly sold it...
Barrel and stock are getting replaced. Prices I am seeing at at the same price as the rifle and missing all other parts besides the action and bolt. Still have to get the lug, springs, pins, etc.
Bob Wright
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Actions pop up on the classified section here frequently.
QuietTexan
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Yes, that's the point I was making. The action costs the same as a complete rifle because the barrel, stock, trigger, etc, are trash. Big down hill since the most recent bankruptcy. I gave up on them after a brand new out of the box rifle wouldn't chamber a round.
You could spend a few hundred more and get a better action without having to strip the trash off it. Stillers are on sale at Red Hawk for $900.
redhawkrifles.com
Zermatt with a rail and lug for $900:
Kelblys for $1100 with a pinned lug and a rail.
You could spend a few hundred more and get a better action without having to strip the trash off it. Stillers are on sale at Red Hawk for $900.
Stiller - Predator Receiver - Short Action
Achieve precision and reliability with the Stiller Predator Receiver! Perfect for hunting and competition, this short action receiver enhances your rifles performance.
redhawkrifles.com
Zermatt with a rail and lug for $900:
Zermatt rifle actions, Origin, TL3, SR3, RimX
Zermatt rifle actions, Origin, TL3, SR3, RimX, Short action, Long action, most precision rifle action with floating bolt head, floating, Interchangeable Bolt Head, Controlled Round Feed, Enclosed Mechanical Ejector, Pinned Picatinny Rail, Bayonet Style Firing Pin Assembly, 2 Lug. 90° Bolt Throw...
www.bugholes.com
Kelblys for $1100 with a pinned lug and a rail.
Kelbly Atlas Tactical Short Action 308
Kelblys is the leader in the accuracy business for years. The Atlas Tactical series actions are nitrided steel body AI mag fed repeaters. Our receivers are loaded with all options available.
www.bugholes.com
Kelbly Atlas Tactical Short Action 308
Kelblys is the leader in the accuracy business for years. The Atlas Tactical series actions are nitrided steel body AI mag fed repeaters. Our receivers are loaded with all options available.
www.bugholes.com
Those are very nice. A little more than a few hundred. I have a tight budget. Also, this is a hunting rifle for shots no more than 400 - 500 yards, not a precision long range rifle. I am using discounts on the barrel blank and I am getting gunsmithing pro-bono from a fellow Air Force vet. So, in all that, $300 - $600 is the range of the barrel blank I am getting. Just can't afford a blueprinted action.Yes, that's the point I was making. The action costs the same as a complete rifle because the barrel, stock, trigger, etc, are trash. Big down hill since the most recent bankruptcy. I gave up on them after a brand new out of the box rifle wouldn't chamber a round.
You could spend a few hundred more and get a better action without having to strip the trash off it. Stillers are on sale at Red Hawk for $900.
Stiller - Predator Receiver - Short Action
Achieve precision and reliability with the Stiller Predator Receiver! Perfect for hunting and competition, this short action receiver enhances your rifles performance.
Zermatt with a rail and lug for $900:
Zermatt rifle actions, Origin, TL3, SR3, RimX
Zermatt rifle actions, Origin, TL3, SR3, RimX, Short action, Long action, most precision rifle action with floating bolt head, floating, Interchangeable Bolt Head, Controlled Round Feed, Enclosed Mechanical Ejector, Pinned Picatinny Rail, Bayonet Style Firing Pin Assembly, 2 Lug. 90° Bolt Throw...www.bugholes.com
Kelblys for $1100 with a pinned lug and a rail.
Kelbly Atlas Tactical Short Action 308
Kelblys is the leader in the accuracy business for years. The Atlas Tactical series actions are nitrided steel body AI mag fed repeaters. Our receivers are loaded with all options available.www.bugholes.comKelbly Atlas Tactical Short Action 308
Kelblys is the leader in the accuracy business for years. The Atlas Tactical series actions are nitrided steel body AI mag fed repeaters. Our receivers are loaded with all options available.www.bugholes.com
akmtnhnt
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Or a Mac Bros for $775
macbros.com
EVO II Stainless Steel BDL Short Action | Mack Brothers
The Mack Brothers EVO II Stainless Steel Short Action starts from a 416 heat treated billet, and is CNC machined in only two operations eliminating possible
macbros.com
That's a bit closer to my price range. Bookmarked. Thanks.Or a Mac Bros for $775
EVO II Stainless Steel BDL Short Action | Mack Brothers
The Mack Brothers EVO II Stainless Steel Short Action starts from a 416 heat treated billet, and is CNC machined in only two operations eliminating possible
Might take a look at the Crown Ridge Barrel Works site, he has the EVO 11 available with an xcaliber barrel installed.
MagnumManiac
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That's what I built mine on for hunting. Turned it into a switch barrel, with 7-08 and 6.5x47, both having 8" twists.
Cheers.
Ask if they offer veterans discount.
Justice1327
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I know what it means to have a budget…but I also know I should have listened to George Garner 20yrs ago and not waste time/money on factory actions.
Recommend you save a bit more, cut out non-essential items for a few months and I bet you would have the extra money needed to buy a better action.
Recommend you save a bit more, cut out non-essential items for a few months and I bet you would have the extra money needed to buy a better action.
I have a pretty good inventory of factory rifles/actions and see nothing wrong with them, esp. when trued/blueprinted, as well as complete custom rifles. I have a few DIY/semi-custom budget builds (.257 WBY, .264 WM, .270 AI, etc.) using Savage actions (all shoots .5-.75 MOA to 1K yards if I do my part); I learned much and greatly appreciated doing so - very satisfying.
As a retired USAF and GS-12, my budget now is nowhere near when I first started nearly five decades ago, but I still enjoy establishing a realistic budget (custom or not) and saving up for it.
