i am beginning research to start a new hunting rifle for next season, either in 257 wby mag or 264 win mag, and am leaning toward using a rem 700 mag action, shilen or similar barrel and mcmillan stock or similar. I want a stainless action and barrel. i dont know where to best source these parts but will gladly buy used. any recomendations?
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I wouldnt go long action... Go short action. A LOT easier trying to find stocks and acceroies. Just a tip. But anyways good luck!
I wouldnt go long action... Go short action. A LOT easier trying to find stocks and acceroies. Just a tip. But anyways good luck!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Forest12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldnt go long action... Go short action. A LOT easier trying to find stocks and acceroies. Just a tip. But anyways good luck! </div></div>
Just a tip...Kinda tough to stuff a 257 or 264 into a short action.
<span style="font-weight: bold">fundygundy</span>...
Read a lot to figure out what would work best for you. Search the Commercial Sales section of the PX HERE and also the other sections to gather the necessary components.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Forest12</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I wouldnt go long action... Go short action. A LOT easier trying to find stocks and acceroies. Just a tip. But anyways good luck! </div></div>
Just a tip...Kinda tough to stuff a 257 or 264 into a short action.
<span style="font-weight: bold">fundygundy</span>...
Read a lot to figure out what would work best for you. Search the Commercial Sales section of the PX HERE and also the other sections to gather the necessary components.
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thanks. i figured a long action would be necessary to start a gun of the chamberings i'm thinking of, and ill check out your rec
thanks. i figured a long action would be necessary to start a gun of the chamberings i'm thinking of, and ill check out your rec
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The McMillan Edge stock is reasonably priced and not too heavy to carry hunting, the Manners T1 (I think) is comparable as well.
If you want to do the work yourself the Savage can be easiest to work on and if you use a Savage you can use the Bell & Carlson Duramaxx stock which is inexpensive and a hunting style. That being said Remington 700 parts are easier to find used.
The McMillan Edge stock is reasonably priced and not too heavy to carry hunting, the Manners T1 (I think) is comparable as well.
If you want to do the work yourself the Savage can be easiest to work on and if you use a Savage you can use the Bell & Carlson Duramaxx stock which is inexpensive and a hunting style. That being said Remington 700 parts are easier to find used.
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jwprecision keeps mcmillans on hand, get an adjustable htg for hunting.
lilja is only an 11 week wait time.
dont overlook a surgeon round action. If you're not building this yourself, most smiths charge considerably for truing a remmy, then if you add a badger rail, well, your close to cost of a surgeon round action.
jwprecision keeps mcmillans on hand, get an adjustable htg for hunting.
lilja is only an 11 week wait time.
dont overlook a surgeon round action. If you're not building this yourself, most smiths charge considerably for truing a remmy, then if you add a badger rail, well, your close to cost of a surgeon round action.
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excellent advice. i really appreciate all the info on actions, stocks and barrels. i want to spend money efficiently on this project and your tips are helpful...WHO DAT!
excellent advice. i really appreciate all the info on actions, stocks and barrels. i want to spend money efficiently on this project and your tips are helpful...WHO DAT!
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Unless your going to reload i wouldnt get .257 weatherby mag, The ammo is expensive as hell. $65.99 a box.
If you dont got money, I would recommend B&C stocks if your not looking for $500 Manners or Mcmillians.
Unless your going to reload i wouldnt get .257 weatherby mag, The ammo is expensive as hell. $65.99 a box.
If you dont got money, I would recommend B&C stocks if your not looking for $500 Manners or Mcmillians.
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Bell & Carlson are less expensive? Okay, thanks very much for that helpful info. I want to make this rifle so it is super accurate and reliable but dont want to put money into a high priced stock that wont affect either of those criteria.
Bell & Carlson are less expensive? Okay, thanks very much for that helpful info. I want to make this rifle so it is super accurate and reliable but dont want to put money into a high priced stock that wont affect either of those criteria.
