I currently have a Remington 700 SPS Tactical. 308/Threaded barrel. SWFA SS 10x42. Magpul Hunter 700. Harris bipod. Bought rifle for hunting and to dabble in some long range plinking. Recently went to Rifles Only match with friends in Kingsville and got a bit of an itch to get into this a little more. Planning on upgrading optic to Vortex Viper gen 2 and putting in a Timney trigger. Contemplating swapping the hunter 700 stock for a KRG Bravo. Looking for opinions on if the stock upgrade is worth it or if they are pretty much the same. Also considering the Oryx as well. -Thanks
Hunter 700 upgrade?
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The Bravo or the Oryx would be an upgrade to the hunter with the obvious advantages that the internal aluminum chassis brings with them.
I prefer the A5 pattern of stocks and more traditional ergos and feel of a composite stock but am having a hard time ignoring the appeal of the Bravo and it's stated weight since I have a new action and medium Palma barrel in 6.5x47 sitting lonely I plan on using as a hunting rifle.
Lots of love around here for the Bravo if you do a search.
I prefer the A5 pattern of stocks and more traditional ergos and feel of a composite stock but am having a hard time ignoring the appeal of the Bravo and it's stated weight since I have a new action and medium Palma barrel in 6.5x47 sitting lonely I plan on using as a hunting rifle.
Lots of love around here for the Bravo if you do a search.
It should be remembered that the magpul hunter isn't a remmy "Tupperware" stock. It does have an aluminum bedding block. How does the stock fit you? Can you get a good cheek weld? How's the length of pull? How's the weight of the rifle?
I found that the cheekpieces do not give enough height (even the "high") for me to get a solid cheek weld. I've added a stock pack to make up the slack. Additionally, the cheek piece needs to be removed in order to remove the bolt- at least in long action.
The barrel is free floated and I've got no evidence of flex when loading a bipod. Plastic will feel warmer than aluminum on a cold day and cooler than aluminum on a hot day.
If it were me, I'd do the trigger and scope upgrade and shoot the rifle for a while. Figure out exactly what I don't like, determine whether that dislike is actually negatively affecting my shooting, THEN look to upgrade the stock. Lots of upgrades turn out not to be...
I found that the cheekpieces do not give enough height (even the "high") for me to get a solid cheek weld. I've added a stock pack to make up the slack. Additionally, the cheek piece needs to be removed in order to remove the bolt- at least in long action.
The barrel is free floated and I've got no evidence of flex when loading a bipod. Plastic will feel warmer than aluminum on a cold day and cooler than aluminum on a hot day.
If it were me, I'd do the trigger and scope upgrade and shoot the rifle for a while. Figure out exactly what I don't like, determine whether that dislike is actually negatively affecting my shooting, THEN look to upgrade the stock. Lots of upgrades turn out not to be...
If you prefer the A5 pattern stocks the Bravo would be a great chassis for your 6.5x47. KRG borrowed heavily to get the Bravo feel somewhat similar to the McMillan. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
I would shoot a one day match as before going down the upgrade road . Changing the stock/chassis to the Bravo will give you better ergo but hunter won't hurt you. The Vortex Viper gen 2 would give you magnification but it's not an upgrade in glass (I think the SWFA 10x/12x is clearer). Shot two years with the SWFA 12x and it didn't hinder me. Use that time to save for a $2k+ scope, new action, etc.
I started with almost the exact same setup except for a 4-16x Gen 1 PST. I ended up putting it into a Manners stock with mini chassis before shooting my first match. I just WANTED that stock; my rifle didn’t group any better. I ended up building a Creedmor on another model 700 action.
Knowing what I know now, and if I were in your shoes, I’d upgrade the trigger and shoot it as-is until you can save up for Razor Gen 2 or a 2nd hand Nightforce or Kahles. Also, if you haven’t already done so put a KMW pod loc on your Harris bipod.
As much as I'd love to say go ahead and upgrade to the Oryx, I am @drwood96 and just recommend more trigger time. The more time you spend with your gun, live fire or dry fire, the more you'll see what you like and what you don't about it. Everyone will have their preferences, and until you've had a chance to really see the limitations of your setup, you won't know what you want.
Ps: if you have Oryx questions, let me know
Ps: if you have Oryx questions, let me know
Looking to upgrade a Remington 700 LA 7mm Mag. I looked up the serial number and it was made in 1988. Gentlemen, I inherited a decent Remington 700 LA chambered in 7mm. Been looking at the magpul Remington LA stock that sells for round $250. The bore looks pretty good, can't see any anomalies in the rifling.
Y'all have any thoughts or are there any concerns that I need to be aware of...
Thanks Team!
Mark in ABI TX.
Y'all have any thoughts or are there any concerns that I need to be aware of...
Thanks Team!
Mark in ABI TX.
YesSir... Skinny barrel profile. Best way I can describe it is that in narrows out to a pencil barrel in AR language. Looked on here at another thread last night on barrel upgrades. Personally shoot a Colt HBAR and thought of a similar barrel. I looked up on here. And it got really deep really fast with all the tech talk.
The m40 is a short action, if I am not mistaken. The M24, however, is a long action. I don't think I've ever seen either in a Magpul stock.
I do, however, have a Remington 700 BDL LA 7mmRM that I dropped into a magpie stock. It shoots better now than it did in the factory composite stock.
My bad on the USMC Sniper Rifle mods. Sir, I was wondering about the Magpul question if it could fit the 7mm Long Action. Watched a video on Brownells with the rep showing how easy it was. I didn't hear what caliber that they used. My guess was 308. The stock is at a budget friendly price. But as my Brother Marine stated, the hunting rifle gets thin at the business end. And that now seems to be a issue with going to the Magpul stock.
Last night I was reading up on accurized barrels on here. One fella posted a list of the manufacturers and he said they're all pretty close. Not trying to dead nutz on a quarter at a 1k yards. Not a pro at shooting by no means. What I do want is to put together a good rifle to take to the range and and hit center mass at a 1k yards.
So if a good barrel is out there at a decent price, that will work with the 7mm bolt action, then that would be the ticket...
All Y'alls help is much appreciated. If I have not thanked y'all yet, Let Me Thank You Now for your help!
Mark Reaser
Abilene Texas
Last night I was reading up on accurized barrels on here. One fella posted a list of the manufacturers and he said they're all pretty close. Not trying to dead nutz on a quarter at a 1k yards. Not a pro at shooting by no means. What I do want is to put together a good rifle to take to the range and and hit center mass at a 1k yards.
So if a good barrel is out there at a decent price, that will work with the 7mm bolt action, then that would be the ticket...
All Y'alls help is much appreciated. If I have not thanked y'all yet, Let Me Thank You Now for your help!
Mark Reaser
Abilene Texas
The Magpul LA Hunter stock would work. As far as figment, there’s no issue with a thinner barrel. There are other options, depending on budget. Also depending on budget, you can have a gunsmith chamber a new barrel in 7 Rem Mag, or another long action magnum caliber. You could also have a remage barrel installed.
How much are you looking to spend?
How much are you looking to spend?
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Magpul makes 5 round magazines for the 300 win mag family of cartridges (which includes the 7mm rem mag) that fits the AICS long action mag well. They also make a long action DBM for their hunter stock.
6 mm dasher will get to 1000 yards. So will 300 win mag. And so will about a thousand cartridges in between and beyond- including the 7mm RM.
$550 doesn't get you very far, unfortunately. For example...
If you start replacing barrels and go with something other than the magpul stock, your budget covers a barrel, or a stock, or the gun smithing cost. Before you start running down this rabbit hole, just know that this hobby gets expensive. And, it is even more expensive if you don't know exactly what you want before you start buying stuff.
6 mm dasher will get to 1000 yards. So will 300 win mag. And so will about a thousand cartridges in between and beyond- including the 7mm RM.
$550 doesn't get you very far, unfortunately. For example...
If you start replacing barrels and go with something other than the magpul stock, your budget covers a barrel, or a stock, or the gun smithing cost. Before you start running down this rabbit hole, just know that this hobby gets expensive. And, it is even more expensive if you don't know exactly what you want before you start buying stuff.
Does the rifle already have a scope on it?
You could get the Magpul stock, their trigger guard that goes with it and one of their magnum long action magazines. Then shoot the gun as-is for a while (if you already have a scope).
A new barrel would be about $300 at a minimum for a stainless remage prefit, plus the costs of a gunsmith to install it.
For long range you’ll eventually need a suitable optic with mil or moa reticle and exposes matching turrets. That’s a whole other rabbit hole.
You could get the Magpul stock, their trigger guard that goes with it and one of their magnum long action magazines. Then shoot the gun as-is for a while (if you already have a scope).
A new barrel would be about $300 at a minimum for a stainless remage prefit, plus the costs of a gunsmith to install it.
For long range you’ll eventually need a suitable optic with mil or moa reticle and exposes matching turrets. That’s a whole other rabbit hole.
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