REM LA Action . 300 WIN MAG or 7mm Build

[mildot326]

Well troops, i"m considering a "tentative" build, so where better to go for advice and opinions than the "Hide"

I'm a big Manners supporter so I'm going to change lanes a give one of there thumb hole stocks a try, BTW this rig is going to be for hunting and weight is not a concern.

Here's the laundry list;

Manners MCS-T5 (BTW I"m a lefty)
Seekins AICS long action CIP bottom metal
Magpul AC L Magnum magazine

The action will be a REM 700 LA, I"m going to find a "donor" rifle, barrel maker is yet to be determined, but a sendero or varmint contour & 24" max length.

Thanks, Cheers

Some things I'm undecided about are "flush cups" where and how many? opinions? experience?

 

[WATERWALKER]

I've got an older RemingtonS Sendero (Gen 1) that shoots very well. I've thought about having it trued, new pipe, etc but for the life of me I can't see doing anything w/ it til the barrel's toast. It shoots really well. W/ hand loads I'm getting all of 3/4 MOA groups. I've been shooting Nosler E-tips (180 ft) w/ 78 grains of Ramshot powder. COAL I believe is 3.391." I believe the primers were Winchester large size. I'd have to look at the load data to be sure.

A few months ago I sold it's original HSP stock. I despise the M40 stocks / HTG stock etc. I prefer something w/ more of a vertical grip like an A5.

I bought a MagPul Hunter stock w/ MagPul DBM but I haven't put it together or shot it since removing the original stock so no feedback yet.

Before you sink a ton of money into the gun see how it shoots first. These guns generally shoot very well.

 

[mildot326]

Good advice, and well received, Cheers

 

[Primus]

Get a new bolt and make it 300NM.

 

[BravoSierra]

7mm Practical. Thats the way ive been thinking about my winmag, worth a look anyway.

 

[snarkscarbine]

Call Alamo Precision Rifles and ask them about 7mm APR.

.300wm brass, 30deg shoulder, 195 Berger over 2900. Kicks like a kitten.