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Remington accuracy worth the chance??
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Fenix.......That is awsome, but is it limited to 30 cal on the barrel? Also is the action chromoly or stainless? Thanks
Unfortunately yes for the package deal ... and yes it is CM. However, you can always go directly to the source >>> Stillers Precision Firearms
You might also want to consult on the competent and reputable gunsmith who is going to build your rifle.
I definitely will after Ive done all my homework and think I have everything figured out. I will call him right before I purchase everything. He is such a nice guy and busy as he can be, so I really hate bothering him. I know he doesn't mind, but I feel like I shouldn't bother him any more than absolutely necessary. I know he loved defiance actions and Mcmillan stocks......lol
Deviant actions are awesome!
westcliffe01
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There is Pierce in Lansing, MI Pierce Action : Pierce Engineering
There is also Shilen: Welcome to Shilen Rifles, Inc.
Both are full custom 700 type actions with no factory compromise built in. Based on those you have the full selection of 700 triggers and stocks. Shillen uses a barrel nut for his Remington barrels, but there are many smiths that will make you a conventional shouldered barrel if you are opposed to a nut. I personally don't know why one should be opposed to a nut since it allows you to swap your barrel yourself.
I have gone with Savage 10 or Savage 12 based builds. Of course my actions will never feel like a custom, ever. And, I am stuck to the accutrigger, since there are few real options for triggers on the Savage (some of the expensive aftermarket stuff is absolute junk BTW). But the accutrigger is a very good factory trigger and generally you can get it adjusted to your satisfaction for hunting. MUCH better than a Remington trigger made in the last 10 years.
It is generally concluded that you will actually save money going custom if you like the 700 style rifle. You don't have to buy anything and then strip it down to its most basic parts, sell off the rest, rework what is left and hope that there is still case hardening left on the wear surfaces... Just buy exellently made stuff, made by people who care about what they are doing, get just what you need and put it together bit by bit.
There is also Shilen: Welcome to Shilen Rifles, Inc.
Both are full custom 700 type actions with no factory compromise built in. Based on those you have the full selection of 700 triggers and stocks. Shillen uses a barrel nut for his Remington barrels, but there are many smiths that will make you a conventional shouldered barrel if you are opposed to a nut. I personally don't know why one should be opposed to a nut since it allows you to swap your barrel yourself.
I have gone with Savage 10 or Savage 12 based builds. Of course my actions will never feel like a custom, ever. And, I am stuck to the accutrigger, since there are few real options for triggers on the Savage (some of the expensive aftermarket stuff is absolute junk BTW). But the accutrigger is a very good factory trigger and generally you can get it adjusted to your satisfaction for hunting. MUCH better than a Remington trigger made in the last 10 years.
It is generally concluded that you will actually save money going custom if you like the 700 style rifle. You don't have to buy anything and then strip it down to its most basic parts, sell off the rest, rework what is left and hope that there is still case hardening left on the wear surfaces... Just buy exellently made stuff, made by people who care about what they are doing, get just what you need and put it together bit by bit.
Well said Sir!
seattleman1969
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I was communicating with these guys about a custom rifle, which they informed me they do not do, however they did tell me that shortly they will be producing the 704 action (Ed Brown's modified Remington 700 design) for gunsmiths...
Legendary Arms Works - Handcrafted Custom Hunting Rifles - Closer, The Professional, The Big Five
Their "Professional" model looks like a pretty sweet rifle and they have a special edition right now in 28 Nosler for around $1900.
Information on the 704 action:
http://www.legendaryarmsworks.com/704-action/
Legendary Arms Works - Handcrafted Custom Hunting Rifles - Closer, The Professional, The Big Five
Their "Professional" model looks like a pretty sweet rifle and they have a special edition right now in 28 Nosler for around $1900.
Information on the 704 action:
http://www.legendaryarmsworks.com/704-action/
coyotezapper
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+1. I have never had a 700 lemon in 20+ purchases.
scottishkat
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Elk I have a CDL SF Limited Edition in 260 Rem. It is a fantastic firearm. Smooth for a Remington trigger is acceptable to me I actually got it to go below 3. Some of Remington's triggers are crap. I purchased it used and the previous owner did a lame job free floating it so I changed the stock to a Mcmillan Game scout. Shoots 1/2 moa all day with my reloads. Muzzle diameter is .660. The rifle has not been bedded or accurized in any way. It is not a light weight firearm with the gamescout. The wood stock shot well but it was not that great a stock and a bit to narrow to free float
It sports a Zeiss HD5 3-15X42 with turrets now and I have not weighed it but Its probably must be in the 9 pound range.
I was thinking about getting one in 7mm08 but I may wait for them to come out with the 25-06 rem limited edition.
I think you will like the firearm.
Good luck and shoot straight
Bob
It sports a Zeiss HD5 3-15X42 with turrets now and I have not weighed it but Its probably must be in the 9 pound range.
I was thinking about getting one in 7mm08 but I may wait for them to come out with the 25-06 rem limited edition.
I think you will like the firearm.
Good luck and shoot straight
Bob
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I count my lucky stars (so to speak) every time I shoot a 1/4" group with my raggedy old out of the box 700 VLS in .243 Winchester with a 105 or 107 grain bullet. The world is flat and a 1:9.125 twist won't stabilize these bullets. I could post pic after pic of one hole groups from it. I recently bought a 700 VTR in the same caliber. It won't shoot the exact same loads as well as the VLS, but it groups around 1/2" and I haven't tried to improve it.
Buy what you want. Have fun working up some loads. If it doesn't work out, Sell it. Take that money and another $200 and buy you another one just like the one you sold. Odds are good it will work out.
enjoy,
Beelzebub
Buy what you want. Have fun working up some loads. If it doesn't work out, Sell it. Take that money and another $200 and buy you another one just like the one you sold. Odds are good it will work out.
enjoy,
Beelzebub
