1.25" Straight BBL on Rem 700 Action?

[CrackBoom]

Is a 1.25 straight 28 inch too much for a standard rem 700 action. Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has actually tried this or is currently running this combo. Thanks!!!

 

[Murray Brook]

I have one on a short action 700 only 26" barrel. Works great

 

[DukeDuke]

I have one on a SA and my buddy has it on a LA both 30" long
all I can say is "awesome"

 

[swd]

It’ll handle it no problem.

 

[Sniper338]

works fine with a stock made for it.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I like an aftermarket lug on something like that. I suggest a hollands lug

 

[snert]

yep, it works, and a Holland is a good idea

 

[Preacher]

Never a problem on a 700, and a good aftermarket lug is a plus...

 

[joshb]

Gonna be heavy........but accurate. I only have one “straight” barrel. It’s a 6br on a Bat MB and it’s boringly accurate. I buy Palma or heavy Palma tapers, usually. My idea is to make accurate rifles you can target shoot with and also hunt with them.

 

[CrackBoom]

Thanks everyone! Based on this feedback ill will proceed. The rifle has a ptg .250 lug I believe so it sounds like I'm good to go.