i want to build a 300 win mag and put it in a ai ax what do you guys think i should use to builld it starting with the action
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Re: 300 win mag build
That's pretty vague.
Defiance
Surgeon
Bighorn
Stiller
You could wait for the Badger M2013 LA
Look at RWS Gunsmithing's long range rifle.
you can have it built on several different receivers
That's pretty vague.
Defiance
Surgeon
Bighorn
Stiller
You could wait for the Badger M2013 LA
Look at RWS Gunsmithing's long range rifle.
you can have it built on several different receivers
Re: 300 win mag build
What's your price range??
Lots of options but $$$ is a big factor
What's your price range??
Lots of options but $$$ is a big factor
Re: 300 win mag build
i wanna keep the gun onder 3500 with out optics ive only got about 6 to spend and i really want a us optics on top
i wanna keep the gun onder 3500 with out optics ive only got about 6 to spend and i really want a us optics on top
Re: 300 win mag build
The Stiller and BigHorn actions both come in between 900-1070.
Thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com has a big hoen long action tactical in stock.
Barrel will run you about 330
AX is somewhere around 1,300
if you start adding threaded barrel, brake, flutes you will be coming in at around your target
any one of the excellent vendors here can hook you up with great work. Phoenix Custom Rifles has treated me quite well and right now their full build timeline is around 5 months
The Stiller and BigHorn actions both come in between 900-1070.
Thirdgenerationshootingsupply.com has a big hoen long action tactical in stock.
Barrel will run you about 330
AX is somewhere around 1,300
if you start adding threaded barrel, brake, flutes you will be coming in at around your target
any one of the excellent vendors here can hook you up with great work. Phoenix Custom Rifles has treated me quite well and right now their full build timeline is around 5 months
Re: 300 win mag build
You can swing it with 6k. You just have to make wise choices.
You can swing it with 6k. You just have to make wise choices.
Re: 300 win mag build
caveat to that is make sure that any custom action will drop in to the chassis. sometimes there is some light machining needed to fit the lug. The BigHorn may be this way as I believe the tenon is slightly longer
caveat to that is make sure that any custom action will drop in to the chassis. sometimes there is some light machining needed to fit the lug. The BigHorn may be this way as I believe the tenon is slightly longer
Re: 300 win mag build
If I was you, I would go with a donor Rem 700 long action (make sure it has a mag bolt face) and true it up; have someone tune up a stock remington trigger and fit it to a match barrel. that will be the cheapest route and give you plenty of money for the chassis and optics. your setup will be top notch.
Also, RW Snyder or NW Action Works may be able to set you up with a system to your liking w/ plenty left over for optics.
If I was you, I would go with a donor Rem 700 long action (make sure it has a mag bolt face) and true it up; have someone tune up a stock remington trigger and fit it to a match barrel. that will be the cheapest route and give you plenty of money for the chassis and optics. your setup will be top notch.
Also, RW Snyder or NW Action Works may be able to set you up with a system to your liking w/ plenty left over for optics.
Re: 300 win mag build
I just got my Surgeon in today... I couldn't be happier. Going to break her in this weekend. I personally wouldn't consider anything other than a Surgeon.
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I just got my Surgeon in today... I couldn't be happier. Going to break her in this weekend. I personally wouldn't consider anything other than a Surgeon.
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Re: 300 win mag build
I really like the surgeon actions too and the badgers I have had a few Remington actions that I wasn't happy with the way the bolt operated I like my savage a lot better but I've also never ran a tried action or a custom action, just kinda hesitant about running a custom if something would go wrong with it I don't think any of our gunsmiths around here would be able to fix it
I really like the surgeon actions too and the badgers I have had a few Remington actions that I wasn't happy with the way the bolt operated I like my savage a lot better but I've also never ran a tried action or a custom action, just kinda hesitant about running a custom if something would go wrong with it I don't think any of our gunsmiths around here would be able to fix it
Re: 300 win mag build
A trued up Remington w/ an oversize bolt knob is not a Surgeon or Defiance, but they work quite well. GAP's baseline build is off a Remington receiver.
A trued up Remington w/ an oversize bolt knob is not a Surgeon or Defiance, but they work quite well. GAP's baseline build is off a Remington receiver.
Re: 300 win mag build
I would say pick your optic first, then see how much money you have left over, that way you stay within your budget.
I would say pick your optic first, then see how much money you have left over, that way you stay within your budget.
Re: 300 win mag build
I'm starting with a Remington action I just decided. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy a basic magnum long action receiver other than midway or brownells
I'm starting with a Remington action I just decided. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy a basic magnum long action receiver other than midway or brownells
Re: 300 win mag build
BAT tactical action, if you can get your hands on one.
BAT tactical action, if you can get your hands on one.
Re: 300 win mag build
I'm having the smith build me a 300wm off a Remington action right now. He gurantees it will shoot .5 moa. Your not going to get a gurantee any better than that with any other action.
I'm having the smith build me a 300wm off a Remington action right now. He gurantees it will shoot .5 moa. Your not going to get a gurantee any better than that with any other action.
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I got my 300 WM action from defiance it is a work of art. Was a must since I'm lefty.
I got my 300 WM action from defiance it is a work of art. Was a must since I'm lefty.
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My 300 WM was built around a McMillan G30. Actually the whole rifle was built by McMillan.
My 300 WM was built around a McMillan G30. Actually the whole rifle was built by McMillan.
Re: 300 win mag build
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: plunker20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm starting with a Remington action I just decided. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy a basic magnum long action receiver other than midway or brownells </div></div>
The only other way I can think of that will save you money is to scrounge through pawn shops, Gunbroker, and gun forums.
Don't be afraid to buy a whole rifle and strip it out for the action, especially a pawn shop gun. And the finish can be total crap, beat to heck, you're going to get it refinished anyway so it doesn't matter.
I've gotten RH actions with the trigger for as little as $190 out of pocket that way.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: plunker20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm starting with a Remington action I just decided. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy a basic magnum long action receiver other than midway or brownells </div></div>
The only other way I can think of that will save you money is to scrounge through pawn shops, Gunbroker, and gun forums.
Don't be afraid to buy a whole rifle and strip it out for the action, especially a pawn shop gun. And the finish can be total crap, beat to heck, you're going to get it refinished anyway so it doesn't matter.
I've gotten RH actions with the trigger for as little as $190 out of pocket that way.
Re: 300 win mag build
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: plunker20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm starting with a Remington action I just decided. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy a basic magnum long action receiver other than midway or brownells </div></div>
The only other way I can think of that will save you money is to scrounge through pawn shops, Gunbroker, and gun forums.
Don't be afraid to buy a whole rifle and strip it out for the action, especially a pawn shop gun. And the finish can be total crap, beat to heck, you're going to get it refinished anyway so it doesn't matter.
I've gotten RH actions with the trigger for as little as $190 out of pocket that way. </div></div>
This.
A few pawnshops local to me know very little about guns and actually had a brand new Savage 110BA barrel/etc no stock...Were letting it go as one of the hunting models...Picked it up for a cool $400.
I'd strongly suggest looking locally before dropping the dough.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: plunker20</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm starting with a Remington action I just decided. But is there anywhere cheaper to buy a basic magnum long action receiver other than midway or brownells </div></div>
The only other way I can think of that will save you money is to scrounge through pawn shops, Gunbroker, and gun forums.
Don't be afraid to buy a whole rifle and strip it out for the action, especially a pawn shop gun. And the finish can be total crap, beat to heck, you're going to get it refinished anyway so it doesn't matter.
I've gotten RH actions with the trigger for as little as $190 out of pocket that way. </div></div>
This.
A few pawnshops local to me know very little about guns and actually had a brand new Savage 110BA barrel/etc no stock...Were letting it go as one of the hunting models...Picked it up for a cool $400.
I'd strongly suggest looking locally before dropping the dough.
Re: 300 win mag build
Im doing a surgeon 300 win mag build right now to.
Surgeon action
Rock creek barrel
Manners T5A stock
Jewell trigger
NF optics
Im doing a surgeon 300 win mag build right now to.
Surgeon action
Rock creek barrel
Manners T5A stock
Jewell trigger
NF optics
Re: 300 win mag build
i have a DTA 300wm with about 2000 rounds through it, i have shot r700 300wm's for about 10k rounds, and i have a GAP 300 templar coming and a AIAX in 300 coming. really can't go wrong with the right builder with any of em.
i have a DTA 300wm with about 2000 rounds through it, i have shot r700 300wm's for about 10k rounds, and i have a GAP 300 templar coming and a AIAX in 300 coming. really can't go wrong with the right builder with any of em.
Re: 300 win mag build
hows that barrel shooting with 10K rounds of WM through it...or am i reading it wrong? haha
hows that barrel shooting with 10K rounds of WM through it...or am i reading it wrong? haha
Re: 300 win mag build
3 diferent guns over a 10 year period
3 diferent guns over a 10 year period
