Gunsmithing 591R inlet?

[ejd049]

I ordered a stock from the great people of McMillan for a future build and was wondering if a stock inletted for a Surgeon 591R would work with a Rem 700 in it, until I get the 591R.

I was thinking the Surgeon has the same footprint.


Thanks

 

[JCH]

Re: 591R inlet?

you would have to do some work to the bolt handle area. The Surgeon is straight, the Remington is swept back.

 

[ejd049]

Re: 591R inlet?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">you would have to do some work to the bolt handle area. The Surgeon is straight, the Remington is swept back. </div></div>

Thanks

 

[ejd049]

Re: 591R inlet?

What about the recoil lug? It seems the Rem is smaller and when not bolted down is canted down towards the front.

 

[wattsdk]

Re: 591R inlet?

My Mac A-5 milled for remmy 700, I put a Surgeon 591 in it. Only thing I had to do was mill the left side of the stock were the bolt release is. The Surgeon action has a bolt release that sticks out on the left side. You stock should work fine on the Remmy.