Yessir, I was thinking that very thing.
Rem 700 short action - 7mm-08 build
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I get the budget part so I won't try to steer you to a custom action.
I would consider a savage action as a used rifle can be found for much less. PRO, they come with a decent trigger. The con to this is a lack of aftermarket components.
Tikka would be another good option but no money savings.
Mod 700 or clone has infinite aftermarket options.
Is your buddy going to true the action? That's some labor on his part but about half of a blueprint job.
Have you looked for an older mod 700. You can try gunbroker or sights like these but they're really holding their value well since the decline of modern Remington. Pawn shops or small gun shops are a good source for the older action.
Pro's to an older action; better build quality. A better trigger (pre X mark or letter prefix sn) which can be tuned by Neil Jones to very high quality for $75. If you buy a BDL you'll have the mag and floor plate. If it's in decent shape you can use the stock or sell it for +/- $150. If it's really clean the barrel might bring $100.
You'll have to do some searching but deals like above are out there.
cabelasken
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I used a model 7 action for my 7-08 build and it turned out pretty well. A second one was built on a 700 TI action and it gets used more often. Feed rails on both need some work tho.
Remington 700 ADL 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle 24" 4+1 85447
Remington 700 ADL 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle 24" 4+1 85447
Another member shared the link above last week If all you will use is the action. ADL though. Was on sale at the time for 10% off…looks like the sale ended.
The last build I did I found an older 700 at a local pawn shop for $400. That rifle had a timney trigger and an older tasco 3-9x50 scope. Put my remage barrel on and bedded the stock. I was into the whole rifle about $600 and it will shoot .5moa if I do my part.
a trued rem 700 action is as good as any "custom" action for a "hunting" rifle
Look at pacific tool and gauge. A blueprinted 700 action I think is $730
Another route to consider is get a Tikka from Europtic with a military discount for about $100 more than the SPS and gradually upgrade it with a custom stock and eventually a new barrel or two. You can switch it from a short action to long action with a little receiver part and new magazine.
Another option. I have no experience with the Solus, but have seen some people like them. Personally I'd go with the Kelbly Atlas or Zermatt Origin.
www.brownells.com
SOLUS SHORT ACTION RECEIVER | Brownells
The heart of the Solus product line is the Solus Short Action. This product serves as the keystone in an ecosystem that provides shooters with an open-source, user-configurable, and quality-manufactured foundation for their precision bolt action b...
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If you use a Remmy 700 stay away from all the newer ones. Especially the RR prefix. I spent more having it blueprinted, new recoil lug, and the bad primary extraction issues which resulted in another expense. By the time I was done I was in over a Macbros or the new Aero Solus action. Those actions are way above in quality of a factory remmy action.
I appreciate it. I am going with a Proof Research carbon.
Bghunter338
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I have no experience with these but here's another option.
weatherby.com
Model 307™ Builders Action - Weatherby, Inc.
Weatherby’s first new action in over 50 years. The Model 307 was purpose built to accommodate the vast offerings of stocks, triggers, rails, mounts, and bottom metals that exist in the marketplace. The 2-Lug bolt features a convenient “tool-less” takedown for easy disassembly and maintenance...
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Thanks everyone. I think I am going with this that was suggested...
macbros.com
The offer $75 off for military, so it is the same cost as the SPS. Keeps me on budget.
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
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The offer $75 off for military, so it is the same cost as the SPS. Keeps me on budget.
