Retro-ish build parts list comments?

[TurdFerguson]

Looking at doing a simple retro-ish build (capturing an m24 or a 700p) but with the modern ability to change barrels myself instead of sending the action to a smith. Terrible parts list?

Action	Origin Medium Action
Barrel	Criterion Shouldered Prefit
Trigger	Timney Triggers R700 2 stage
Bottom metal	Hawkins Hunter DBM
Stock	HS Precision PST 006 (M24)

 

[oldrifleman]

Not bad but Criterion would not be my barrel choice. If you want off the shelf try Proof or call TSCustom.

 

[Maurygold]

^ Agree on proof, Bartlein, or Krieger over the criterion.

I'd also definitely choose triggertech over Timney.

 

[oldrifleman]

^ Agree on proof, Bartlein, or Krieger over the criterion.

I'd also definitely choose triggertech over Timney.

Can’t believe I missed the Timmy, yeah, NO

 

[JR1200W3]

Looking at doing a simple retro-ish build (capturing an m24 or a 700p) but with the modern ability to change barrels myself instead of sending the action to a smith. Terrible parts list?

Action	Origin Medium Action
Barrel	Criterion Shouldered Prefit
Trigger	Timney Triggers R700 2 stage
Bottom metal	Hawkins Hunter DBM
Stock	HS Precision PST 006 (M24)

Eewwww. Aside from the stock, you're building a bolt action rifle. It's not actually close enough to an M24(Eeww again) to be retro, so it's going to end up just a bolt action rifle with a really lame stock.

Not trying to be a dick. Maybe look at the XM3 style stock for a GP rifle look.

 

[Big Phish]

Doesn't even sound close to be retro but I did just picked up a nice 700P for a good price. As far as that HS tock its a good stock IMO.

 

[diggler1833]

Looking at doing a simple retro-ish build (capturing an m24 or a 700p) but with the modern ability to change barrels myself instead of sending the action to a smith. Terrible parts list?

Action	Origin Medium Action
Barrel	Criterion Shouldered Prefit
Trigger	Timney Triggers R700 2 stage
Bottom metal	Hawkins Hunter DBM
Stock	HS Precision PST 006 (M24)

It is a build to suit what you find aesthetically pleasing... so I'd ignore the inevitable gasps that you would build anything other than what somebody else wants.

I'll also echo the others who suggested a different barrel. Perhaps a Bartlein would up that pseudo M24ish feel for you, or one of about a half-dozen other manufacturers.

 

[TheJeanyus]

You didn't say what caliber this thing is. Why the medium action?

I'd use a PVA Osprey prefit instead of a Criterion and a TriggerTech instead of the Timney.

 

[Rob01]

Yup forget “retro” or trying to be some military rifle. You are building using good parts so just make it a good rifle. Doesn’t need to be linked to anything.

Second the above with going with a PVA Osprey barrel. And I was going to ask why medium action also. Caliber?

Also second dumping that HS stock. Many better options out there today.

 

[Scarface26]

Build exactly what you will be happy with. If it points and shoots well you will be more likely to hang on to it. FWIW I have a short action build exactly like you described and I will likely jettison the HS precision and the 308 bbl for McMillan game warden and CRB 6.5 bbl

 

[diggler1833]

Build exactly what you will be happy with. If it points and shoots well you will be more likely to hang on to it. FWIW I have a short action build exactly like you described and I will likely jettison the HS precision and the 308 bbl for McMillan game warden and CRB 6.5 bbl

I see you're letting Matt talk you into stuff, although I thought that he might prefer Manners.

FWIW, he and I borescoped my latest CRB, just to see the quality of machining work... and it is everything one could want (here's where the borescope haters are going to chime in).