remington 700 final build list..stock help please

[SuburbanHick]

after a lot of thought and research id like to get some feedback on this.... Im about to redo my 700 in 308.. the only thing i cant decide on is my stock...

barrel- im leaning to bartlein m24 contour 1:11.25 twist 26 inch
blueprint the action, threaded for a brake....
trigger- timney set to about 2 lbs

heres my problem.. do i go Bell and Carlson A5 or McMillan A5...or do I go balls to the wall and XLR evolution????

 

[Black max]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

KRG whiskey 3

 

[Black max]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

Or manners mcs

 

[--BLACKOUT--]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

I would vote for the McMillan stock. I started out with the B&C A5 and didn't like it. The stock was really heavy and the cheek riser would off set when raised up. I sold it and got a McMillan A4 and I was glad I made the switch. The McM A5 should serve you well.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

Given THOSE two choices, I would recommend McMillan. Manners makes great stocks, and THAT would be MY first choice.

I do not like the feel of the B&C stocks. Just me.

 

[krg648]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

Best bet is to try and get hands on with the stocks your thinking about. That's what sold me on the A3

 

[shooterpunk]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

XLR or bust! I've got a McMillan A3 and I love it but my dads XLR is so bad ass. It's adjustable and solid. It's a fantastic stock.

 

[HOGTOOTH5R]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

+1 FOR KRG WHISKEY 3 FOLDER!!! Check my Sig Link and Never Look Back! You'll Love it when you get it, trust me! Very Good People at KRG, Justin will do you right and shipping is Lightning FAST!!! Good Luck!

 

[SuburbanHick]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

wow.. that didnt take long... manners is alright... i picked up a manners at a gun show.... the thumbholes are way to small for my paws...im thinkin if im going to drop 600 on a barrel i think i might wanna pony up for a good stock also.... now its between xlr and mcmillan/ manners..... anyone have one thats about 6 foot 3 and 245 with xxxl hands??? cuz thats what im worried about.... i guess pick them up and see how they feel is next.....

 

[DeadNoise]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

I have an A5 and have to say i love the feel of it. its very comfortable and fits me well.

 

[JCLandR700]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

Manners I have the T4a an I couldn't be happier

 

[Nisils14]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

Get whatever you want, just as long you will be satisfied with it. With that said, I like my Manners T5 and AICS. I currently have a T5 on my 700. The AICS is nice too, just heavy imo.

 

[bassani]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

XLR chassis is very nice

 

[Cacciatore]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

Price wise the XLR is the cheapest at $750 because it is adjustable, uses AI mags, and does not needed to be bedded. The KRG would come in second at $919 for the fixed stock with similar features as the XLR. A manners mini chassis would come in next at $972. The mcmillan route would be the most expensive with the stock being ~$800, bottom metal being ~$300, and bedding by a decent smith being ~$150+.

My vote would be the KRG because it looks sweet and just bolts right on.

 

[leadbullet]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

I have a McMillan A5 and three Manners T4, nuff said.

 

[RobertB]

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Not trying to hijack but maybe the OP would be interesed. Do those chassis's hold zero like they should. I've wanted to look into them but I am scared to go away from a well bedded stock. My manners and mcmillians with good bedding are perfect in holding zero. I can take out of stock put back in and NOTHING has changed. Weather, temp, being bumped around- and my turrets havent been touched in 3 years on 2 rifles. I have 2 h/s stocks and a choate with the v-block and both are very accurate but over time and travel they all move.I know its not the same but I wonder. Monday I should be bolting a REM M700 in a manners TF1 with the mini chassis and maybe I will know more. Good luck OP

 

[Cacciatore]

Re: remington 700 final build list..stock help please

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RobertB</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not trying to hijack but maybe the OP would be interesed. Do those chassis's hold zero like they should. I've wanted to look into them but I am scared to go away from a well bedded stock. My manners and mcmillians with good bedding are perfect in holding zero. I can take out of stock put back in and NOTHING has changed. Weather, temp, being bumped around- and my turrets havent been touched in 3 years on 2 rifles. I have 2 h/s stocks and a choate with the v-block and both are very accurate but over time and travel they all move.I know its not the same but I wonder. Monday I should be bolting a REM M700 in a manners TF1 with the mini chassis and maybe I will know more. Good luck OP </div></div>

The chassis do hold zero pretty well. Although, some of the smiths on here do skim bed the chassis because the action could be out of round.