Rifle build done.

[Alaskapopo]

This started out as a Remington 700 Tactical in .308. The rifle shot well (.56 moa with its best load average) but it had some issues. The trigger sucked as did the stock. It also would not feed when I was running the bolt.
I followed advice given to me on this form and got a used McMillan stock from Snipers hide and a Timney trigger. I also purchased a Surgeon bottom metal which takes AI mags. I had a friend install the trigger [/U]for me. (I purchased an older 700 trigger but could not get it to fit so I then purchased a Timney and had my friend install it) I sent the stock, rifle and bottom metal off to Collier Rifles and he installed a rear pillar in the stock (it already had a front pillar) and he glass bed it as well and installed the bottom metal. I also purchased a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP scope in Mil Mil. I have not been able to shoot it since it arrived as its 5 below zero outside with a 20 mph wind. But I did cycle some rounds through the mags with the safety on to see if it would feed and it does. I am very happy with this rifle.
This is before.


This is after.


Remington 700 Tactical in .308 Rifle $600
Vortex Viper PST 4-16 Mil Mil FFP Scope $ 840
EGW 15 moa Base $36
Burris XTR Rings $30
Timney Trigger $120
Used McMillan Stock purchased on Snipers hide $190
Bottom Metal Surgeon $ 340
I already had the bi pod and I share it on other rifles.
Total cost $1966

[Thomas M-4]

I like it !
Did you cut down the barrel kinda looks like it?

[Alaskapopo]

No its just a longer stock on the 20 inch barrel.
Pat

[austinN4]

The rifle shot well (.56 moa with its best load average) but it had some issues.

Looks good! It will be interesting to hear how it shoots now since it did so well before. Please let us know when you get a chance to shoot it.

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

What is the stock model I dont recodnise it? I know a few guys from Alaska on the LRH fourm if you were looking for guys to shoot with.

[Alaskapopo]

What is the stock model I dont recodnise it? I know a few guys from Alaska on the LRH fourm if you were looking for guys to shoot with.

I am not sure what model on the stock since I got it second hand.
Pat

[Dirk Williams]

Nice build Pat good job. I was amused the bolt wont cycle in that temp. Don't know if you have been thru MTN warfare, rifles are left out in the cold for that very reason. Inside out and your more likely than not to have a frozen bolt and zero shooting or funtioning.

Anyway nice job on your build.

Dirk

[markm]

That's my base gun too. I wonder how consistently these barrels shoot well. I've not heard of a 20" Tactical barrel that's been a disappointment yet.

[Alaskapopo]

Nice build Pat good job. I was amused the bolt wont cycle in that temp. Don't know if you have been thru MTN warfare, rifles are left out in the cold for that very reason. Inside out and your more likely than not to have a frozen bolt and zero shooting or funtioning.

Anyway nice job on your build.

Dirk

The cold was not the issue with cycling. The old style magazine would not push up the rounds reliably for the bolt to pick up the rounds. The new bottom metal with AI mags works like a charm.
Pat

[markm]

The cold was not the issue with cycling. The old style magazine would not push up the rounds reliably for the bolt to pick up the rounds. The new bottom metal with AI mags works like a charm.
Pat

I have that problem with the LAST round in my standard mag. If I want to shoot a 3 round group, I have to load 4 rounds so I don't have to get off the gun to get the last round to feed.