Hello all,
I am contemplating building a precision bolt action rifle. I have settled on the 700 action so far and that is about it. This will be a "slow" build.
I have a friend that works for Remington, and may be able to get a factory action from him. I am asking him for only an action at this point. Caliber I am thinking about would be the .308 Win.
This being my first ever precision rifle build and first ever bolt action build.
Should I go with a SA or LA? What would be the benefits/issues with either?
I have done some internet searches, and found some companies selling "trued" Remington 700 actions. What do they mean by "trued"? Are the actions not already "trued" coming from the factory?
If they require closer tolerances for a precision build, could I ship the action to a competent smith to have it "trued"?
Do I require the bolt also, or is this something that can be added/upgraded (preferred) when I get around to the build?
These are likely some very "noobish" questions, but I figure this is the forum to get some answers. If there is another post covering my questions already, would appreciate you replying with what to search for.
Thanks for your time.
Respectfully,
Chris
I am contemplating building a precision bolt action rifle. I have settled on the 700 action so far and that is about it. This will be a "slow" build.
I have a friend that works for Remington, and may be able to get a factory action from him. I am asking him for only an action at this point. Caliber I am thinking about would be the .308 Win.
This being my first ever precision rifle build and first ever bolt action build.
Should I go with a SA or LA? What would be the benefits/issues with either?
I have done some internet searches, and found some companies selling "trued" Remington 700 actions. What do they mean by "trued"? Are the actions not already "trued" coming from the factory?
If they require closer tolerances for a precision build, could I ship the action to a competent smith to have it "trued"?
Do I require the bolt also, or is this something that can be added/upgraded (preferred) when I get around to the build?
These are likely some very "noobish" questions, but I figure this is the forum to get some answers. If there is another post covering my questions already, would appreciate you replying with what to search for.
Thanks for your time.
Respectfully,
Chris