Recent content by hillsidehog

Re: Benefits of a custom action vs a stock Rem 700? Don't feel bad. I asked this question like a day after the first one posted. I think its funny myself. That's why its a forum..a place for questions. I should research things a little more than I do...but I ask any question that I have at...

Re: Longshot Rifles, inc I had 3 guns stolen from me about ten yrs ago. Still nothing. I lost hope long time ago on them. This economy is tough...libraries have computers..send out emails. Life is nvr that tough.. save $5 for stamps & send letters out...there are ways. Listen to Dave Ramsey...

Re: bighorn action & shilen trigger I checked out their website...looks like they will work together...just wanted to see what some folks thought from experience.

How well do these two parts pair up? Would like to go this route on my build up.

Re: used Rem 700 action vs. new custom action I figure I'm already going in on new parts..why stop at the action. It's hard for me to buy a gun and rob its action & junk or sell..usual end up as junk with my luck..just to rob it of its action. I could buy that gun & start my son off with...

Re: custom action over bluprinted remington 700? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Recoil</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I thought Surgeon machined thier actions after heat treating? Also has anyone noticed that the new Remingtons seem to not cut...

Re: used Rem 700 action vs. new custom action Thanks. .was just going to sit down after work & read through it.

Re: used Rem 700 action vs. new custom action Thanks..I will look that thread up.

I'm not clear on this so I ask for help...what do I gain buying an old Rem 700 for the action & then pay my Smith to true it & then fit it to my custom build per say too just buying a new custom action & having spent almost the same amount. Other than just having a true custom rifle.

Re: Picking a gunsmith I meet up with him @ his shop. He showed me some rifle work he has done & the groups they were putting out. Impressive as all get out. I will contact some of the clients he has had. Does impressive work I think thus far. Old clientele will make the final impression though.

Re: .300 win mag project list Sako extractor I believe on the bolt...look at knobs on Friday. Have to look into the recoil lug. Thanks guys.

Krieger barrel...26" w/schrez brake H-S Precision stock Shilen trigger Rem. 700 action Talley scope rings on schrez custom bases This is going to be a field rifle. Not sure about scope yet. Stock subject to change...might go w/McMillan... I'm learning as I'm going. Will see my gunsmith on...

Re: Thoughts on Shilen Triggers Just putting a parts list together now. I was going with a timney & he suggested a shilen. Sounds like I'm going with the shilen. Thanks again everyone!

Re: Thoughts on Shilen Triggers Good news...my gunsmith suggested this trigger for my custom field rifle. Thanks for your input..it helps.

Curious if Shilen Triggers are good for use in building up a rifle.