Looking for some advice

[blackkarma]

well first off let me go ahead and say hello considering this is my first post. I have been watching for sometime but figured its about time to get some real advice on my first build. so heres what i have now:

Caliber - .308
Twist - 10
Barrel - Broughton
Barrel Contour - Heavy Varmint
Barrel Length - 24"
Action type – Remington 700
Stock - Bell and Carlson A2
Scope - something mil/mil
Scope Mounts - EGW Mount and thinking seekins rings
Bottom Metal - planning on R&D mag kit
Suppressor/Muzzle - ??

i plan on having the gunsmith true the action and skim bed.

so now that i've listed all that....am i on the right path? am i missing anything? any good tips, tricks or work i should have done

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Looking for some advice

pick the right smith and he will know all the tips and tricks. sounds good so far. didnt B&C have a new stock out thats even more A5ish? is that the A2? remember brownells is selling 700 actions for $400-$500 if you cant find a cheap donor rifle

 

[AK10mm]

Re: Looking for some advice

For starters,if you do not already own a donor action,buy a custom action to start.A R700 is a great action,but by the time you add up work on it such as trueing it,time and tig weld bolt,After market bolt knob,side bolt release,tapped for 8-40 screws,recoil lug,etc you will have a pretty penny in it,even if you do the minimum and not everything I listed.It will still be a R700 action in the end.

There are a few good custom action makers out there and your resale value will be a lot higher in the end.Besides the satisfaction of useing one of the best.

 

[blackkarma]

Re: Looking for some advice

the A2 is the same stock as the A5 without the attachments, they do make the A3 but has a cutout at the bottom. i got the donor rifle rem 700 sps for 400 but now after checking into what you said sandrat i wish i had made this post sooner. i bought the donor off the advice of my local gun shop/long range specialist, maybe i will sell the donor and go that route.

 

[Blue-Printed]

Re: Looking for some advice

If I were you I would get rid of the bell and carlson and pick up a mcmillan, if you have the cash that is

 

[blackkarma]

Re: Looking for some advice

whats wrong with the B&C?

 

[tanda10506]

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No disrespect, but I think the B&C A2 is a great stock. Relatively inexpensive also. I'd stick with it.

 

[GRIM]

Re: Looking for some advice

Give Mark at Short Action Customs a call. He does great work.

 

[blackkarma]

Re: Looking for some advice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GRIM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Give Mark at Short Action Customs a call. He does great work.</div></div> +1 for Mark ive been going back and forth with him all week about this build, he will be putting it all together for me once everything comes in. as it stands now i may not get to throw any rounds down range until dec/jan, barrel wont be in for another 3 weeks and dont have a time frame on yet on stiller's action i ordered today.