My new Remage project

[Lefty Trigger]

This rifle started out as a Remington VTR in 204 Ruger which I was trying to sell on here for months with only limited interest. I split the gun up and sold the factory tri-angle barrel right away but had no interest in the action or the MDT chassis. I decided to give it a go at building a Remage rifle. First issue was the poor looking matte finish on the Remington receiver, I stripped it off and polished the metal and gave it a go with a "home" bluing kit, it's not awesome but it turned out great looking and will do the job nicely.
I found a company that actually stocks ready made Remage barrels in stainless along with the proper nuts for the conversion. I purchased a .223 match chamber 1-7 twist 5R 26" threaded with a .252 neck and a .069 free bore built on an X-caliber blank. Picked up the receiver from a friend that built a jig to notch it for the recoil lug pin, now waiting on my go/no-go gauge set.

 

[Bill K]

The barrel company you used, was it McGowen? I know they do have them and their own barrel nut.

 

[rangertim]

That bluing job doesn't look to bad, it isn't the Hot Blue look that cost hundreds, but I like the duller look better anyway! nice work my friend keep us posted on how she shoots !

 

[jobhopper66]

+1 on what Tim said. I really like the notched recoil lug, that was a nice touch.

 

[Stan Taylor]

Looking good.

 

[Fast14riot]

I'm a fan of the remage set up. My 260AI is remage with a Pacnut from Pac Nor.

 

[Lefty Trigger]

The barrel company you used, was it McGowen? I know they do have them and their own barrel nut.

No its a newer place I found by accident, called Crown ridge barrels and the guy running it is super fast at answering questions and is real helpful. Actually the customer service is why I bought from them in the first place.

 

[Lefty Trigger]

That bluing job doesn't look to bad, it isn't the Hot Blue look that cost hundreds, but I like the duller look better anyway! nice work my friend keep us posted on how she shoots !

Thanks,... the matte finish had seen better days and just looked bad. While the hot blue would be a nice look not sure the cost of having it done would be worth it. This cost me less than $30 and I can redo it at any time. The pictures don't do it justice because it does look black but it does have a really dark blue tint to it.

 

[dolek]

Very nice,that will be one sweet rig when completed . I have been considering a Remage project over the winter,I think you pushed me over the edge with those pics.

 

[Dud]

Good luck with your project.