Re: Is the Remington 700 SS 5R mil-spec a good gun?
Pretty much the only difference between the 5R and PSS is the barrel. Remington had been outsourcing the 5R barrels so the internal finish should be a little bit better than their in house barrels. Wasn't one of the premier barrel makers, just one of the bulk aftermarket/OEM makers. Don't know if they still do but for some of their initial offerings or low production rifles they even outsourced the chambering/mounting work.
As far as a stock goes, give Brunos out in Phoenix a call, there are usually a few semi finished and unfinished (not fully inletted) A5s on hand ready for immediate shipping.