Upgrading my totally stock 5R

[ghorsley]

I'm taking my SA 5R to American Precision Arms for the following:
Timney Trigger
New Trigger Guard w/5 rd drop mag
Proper Bedding of the barrel

Are there any other MINOR things I should have done while it's there. I would hate to get it back and discover if only I had done this or that.

Thanks for your suggestions

Gil Horsley

 

[JCH]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

true the action

 

[ADT]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

I and if you ask several smith's you might get the same answer, I think it is unnecessary to true the action unless you are getting a new barrel.

 

[lovain1932]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

+1 the action does'nt need trueing unless your putting on a new barrel just my.02

 

[Northland]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

+2

 

[flounderv2]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Maybe consider lapping the lugs and a oversized bolt knob. If youve ever thought about a muzzlebrake or suppressor, now would be the time to get it threaded since he will have it anyway.
Honeslty, you should just ask Jared what he would recommend since he will have your rig and can give it a once over for ya.

 

[Travis S]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Well you can't paysomeone to add experiencebehind it for you. Don't do shit to that action until you've shot that barrel out. Bed it, recrown barrel, adjust trigger. Btw what areayou in mr h?

 

[Cinch]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Tactical bolt knob or flute your bolt if you want.

 

[josephberry]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

put it in a McMillan A-5

 

[josephberry]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Jared usually has a couple laying around for sale.

 

[ghorsley]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

"Well you can't paysomeone to add experiencebehind it for you. Don't do shit to that action until you've shot that barrel out. Bed it, recrown barrel, adjust trigger. Btw what areayou in mr h?"

Atlanta

 

[BookHound]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Well, Gil, some glass would be nice. I am still asking around for something in your price range that will suit your needs.

I think you'll like the new bottom metal.

Take care, bud. Hope to see you soon.

 

[O_W]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

what DBM did you put on it?

 

[megs1585]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

threaded barrel and oversized bolt knob, mcm or manners stock, boils down to personal preferance and budget

 

[bray]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Get the oversized bolt knob and get the barrel cut back and threaded for a can.

 

[300ATT]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

Drop it into an AICS chassis and bed it.

 

[paraiso]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Snyper762</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Well you can't paysomeone to add experiencebehind it for you. Don't do shit to that action until you've shot that barrel out. Bed it, recrown barrel, adjust trigger. Btw what areayou in mr h?</div></div>

I agree with this. There are so many factory guns out there that will outshoot most shooters, including your 5r. I personally wouldn't do anything to a perfectly good shooting gun until I had spent enough money on ammo to memorize my dope, holds, and have a strong wind calling ability.

 

[vballer7904]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: OOH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what DBM did you put on it? </div></div>

Badger? HS Precision drop in style? I'm interested given I have an identical rifle.

Thanks!

 

[Joel989]

Re: Upgrading my totally stock 5R

One Word: Cerakote!