New Build on a AICS Chassis that is sized for a Remington 700 Short Action

[Sonoma Joe]

Does anybody know what other short actions I can get to fit my AICS Chassis sized for a Remington 700 SA?

I'm looking to build out a new 6.5 PRC and want to use my same chassis. Thanks

Joe

 

[PDXGS]

Um, anything with a Remington Short Action pattern?
Is that the information youre looking for? If so, there are plenty of non-Rem. manufactured Rem. pattern actions. Defiance, Stiller , etc. Google is your friend.
Have a look Pacific Tool and Gauge... http://pacifictoolandgauge.com/1570-actions

 

[Sonoma Joe]

yes, thank you for your response.

I know I can get a custom action, but I was hoping to buy a rifle off the shelf and was wondering if:
Howa, Tikka, Browning or any other common rifles shared the same SA pattern.

 

[PDXGS]

Simply put, no.
You're better off starting with a new chassis specific to the action you choose...

 

[Sonoma Joe]

Thank you, sir

 

[PDXGS]

I have an old AICS like yours that I keep a Rem700 action that I had blue printed a long time ago.
The AICS still feels like home but it's definitely dated and lacks the ergonomic fit features of my XLR chassis.
Have a look at the XLR element 3.0, and KRG X-Ray....they are hell of a lot less expensive than your AICS was/is new and are available in many different action fitment options.

 

[Sonoma Joe]

Yeah, I took out my Rem action and dropped it into a lighter stock (Magpul Hunter)

I didn't need a 15lb .308. Now I'm looking to use the weight of that AICS for the max caliber that I can get in there. I think the 6.5 PRC might be it. of course I cannot get one in a Remington.

I'll look at the chassis that you mentioned. Thanks

 

[makaug]

I'd take a look at the Bergara options in 6.5 PRC if you're wanting to buy a factory rifle and swap out the stock to your existing chassis. Bergara actions follow the R700 pattern.

 

[PDXGS]

Not a bad idea. I'm impressed with what they're offering for the money.

 

[Sonoma Joe]

Excellent. Thank you, Makaug. that's what I was looking for.