Rem 700 short action - 7mm-08 build

[Bghunter338]

Thanks everyone. I think I am going with this that was suggested...

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

The offer $75 off for military, so it is the same cost as the SPS. Keeps me on budget.

Evo's are a very nice action.

 

[JAYgs8163]

Thanks everyone. I think I am going with this that was suggested...

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

The offer $75 off for military, so it is the same cost as the SPS. Keeps me on budget.

I've got one and I built a 6CM on it. Solid action for sure. Good luck.

 

[USAFRet]

As always, y'all are the best. Ordering my Proof Research blank first, as those tend to go out of stock quick.

 

[USAFRet]

So, next question. I am looking at the difference between a 22" and 24" Proof Research. The 24" comes in the standard 1:9 twist. The 22" comes in 1:8 and 1:8.4. Plan on mostly shooting the 140 grain Accubond and the 150 grain ELD-X. However, I might want to drop to a 129 Barnes. Would the 1:8.4 be much of a difference if I went with the 22" barrel? Or for hunting, just stick with the 24"?

 

[bamban]

As always, y'all are the best. Ordering my Proof Research blank first, as those tend to go out of stock quick.

Always ask for military discount. Lots of companies do offer the discount, but they dont always advertise it.

 

[Bghunter338]

I would go with a 24" if it was me. That's what mine is and I'm shooting the 140gr accubond and 150gr ablrs. A 1-9" is all you need unless you ever want to Copper.

 

[USAFRet]

Always ask for military discount. Lots of companies do offer the discount, but they dont always advertise it.

My wife has to constantly remind me. Haha. Thanks, Nez.

 

[USAFRet]

Has anyone used the Christensen carbon fiber barrels?

 

[JAYgs8163]

Nope

 

[Justice1327]

So, next question. I am looking at the difference between a 22" and 24" Proof Research. The 25" comes in the standard 1:9 twist. The 22" comes in 1:8 and 1:8.4. Plan on mostly shooting the 140 grain Accubond and the 150 grain ELD-X. However, I might want to drop to a 129 Barnes. Would the 1:8.4 be much of a difference if I went with the 22" barrel? Or for hunting, just stick with the 24"?

1:8 gives you the option to shoot mono's, but 1:9 is all you really need for what you stated.

 

[JAYgs8163]

A 1/8 twist will let
You shoot some of the heavier Monos. Like the 150 Bulldozer by badlands. Proof also makes a 1/8.24 twist that you can buy at Stockeys. I have one on my 7WSM.

 

[akmtnhnt]

So, next question. I am looking at the difference between a 22" and 24" Proof Research. The 25" comes in the standard 1:9 twist. The 22" comes in 1:8 and 1:8.4. Plan on mostly shooting the 140 grain Accubond and the 150 grain ELD-X. However, I might want to drop to a 129 Barnes. Would the 1:8.4 be much of a difference if I went with the 22" barrel? Or for hunting, just stick with the 24"?

Just get the 1:8. You can still shoot a 140 accubond or even a 120 lead no name whatever, but you can also shoot the longest of monos or the EOL. It gives you all the options. The 1:9 limits you. There's no downside to the 1:8. You can spin a cup and core apart, but the 1:8 isn't going to do that. You never know where you interests regarding bullets will lead you in the future, might as well be able to use everything.

 

[akmtnhnt]

Thanks everyone. I think I am going with this that was suggested...

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

The offer $75 off for military, so it is the same cost as the SPS. Keeps me on budget.

Good call. You'll be money ahead by the time you buy a rem700 and have it brought up to spec.

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks for all the inputs.