INSTALLED McRee's new Rem-age barrel kit. Updated

[kilo7788]

I have been thinking about getting a new barrel for my Rem 700 SPS Tac for a while. During my all expenses paid trip to Iraq I spent my down time reading on every barrel choice I could. I just happened to run across McRees new kit on his site while I was showing someone where I got my stock from. As usual I started the email traffic with Scott with millions of questions. (Still the best customer service I have ever had) Got home and called him and I now have one on order. It's gonna be .308 and a Broughton 5C barrel. Still deciding weather it's going to be threaded and what length its going to be. Can't wait to get it and install it to see what it can do.


A better description of the kit is below. Basically it converts the Remington style to a savage style hookup. Best of both worlds. I will keep this thread updated. I might even take a wack at doing a writeup on the installation.


Mcree's New Rem-age kit

 

[Sandbogg]

Re: Ordered McRee's new Rem-age barrel kit.

Pac Nor barrels has been doing this for a while(they call it A Rem Nut barrel). I did one in 223 1-7 twist SS and it is a sweet shooting rig.

 

[Asm1]

Re: Ordered McRee's new Rem-age barrel kit.

Mcree killed the gunsmith star.
There will be a song about this one day..

LOL


What did you pay for it ?

 

[sinarms]

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I've been doing this for a while with Brux, rock creek, and mcgowen blanks.

 

[Jerkface11]

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Looks like an expensive way to get a Savage. You still don't have the floating bolt head though.

 

[Nortex]

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I've heard about these for awhile.

 

[stefan73]

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I agree, Scott is a nice guy!!
Real down to earth and friendly!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

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I had thought about this for awhile. I didn't see any reason it couldn't be done. Obviously the guys with the skills to build it beat me to the punch.

 

[JFComfort]

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Interesting! I would love the ablity to swap barrels like that! 6mm, 6.5mm and 7.62! Keep us updated on how it works out.

 

[evilmonkey]

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Scott is a out standing guy and I have .308 700 LA with the rem-age system and its pretty cool.

 

[HBARLeatherneck]

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since I cant see prices or much info on the website, how much?

i just got my McRee stock. I am looking at replacing the barrel, and I dont know who has one in stock, but I havent found any. If this would work, that would be great.

I would keep the barrel I have and cut it down. But, I would like 1-10 and the lefty 700s only come 1-12 in .308

 

[kilo7788]

Re: Ordered McRee's new Rem-age barrel kit.

His prices vary on what you want done and what barrel make you want. I just took his last Broughton but he will get more of those, kriegers(sp?) and a third brand. I am not even sure what mine is going to come out to yet.

I am just really intrested in the 5C barrel. Sounds interesting.

 

[kilo7788]

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Update
Got the kit and installed it. I already had the old barrel pulled off and cleaned. Installation took 5 minutes after I drilled a hole for the pin on the supplied recoil lug. Didn't have time to get to a propper range so I shot in the sand to zero and put a group up. I was shotting in packed sand with a bipod and a bag. The 5 shot group was .567 with FGMM.

 

[Dirty D]

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Do you know if the nut is compatible with the Savage nut wrench or is the McRee proprietary to the wrench he sells?

eta: If Surgeon would make a floating bolt head I would be all over this like a fat kid on a box of twinkies.

 

[kilo7788]

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I dont know for sure. I dont have a savage to compare it too. I am guessing that it would be the same. It doesnt look to radical but I have never looked at a savage that close.

 

[kilo7788]

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Here is a pic of the nut up close.

 

[mwroseberry]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TriggerNut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Here is a pic of the nut up close. </div></div>

Looks almost identical to my savage. It's about time you guys saw the light

 

[kilo7788]

Re: Ordered McRee's new Rem-age barrel kit.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mwroseberry</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TriggerNut</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Here is a pic of the nut up close. </div></div>

Looks almost identical to my savage. It's about time you guys saw the light

</div></div>

Best of both worlds!