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Rem 700 action info needed.

Howdy All,
I have been playing with AR's for a long time, I took several years off, and about 2 years ago I got back into the AR's.
I am now going to play with the bolt gun. I will never comp. shoot, my shooting is just for me.
I have bought a barrel that I was told was threaded for the 700 action. I don't have any problems with the 700 actions, I just would like to know my options if there are any? Can anyone tell me what the threads are for the 700 action?
Since I have a lot of time and very little money, I have to do things on the cheap! I know that long range shooting is not a cheap sport, but I am not going to be in the sport, just want to play like I am.
I would be much great full for any help?The barrel I bought is a : Lilija 260 Ackley Imp. 1-9 twist
Greg
 
First thing, gently measure the outside diameter of the threads and post that diameter.

The gunsmiths (I'm not one) can then tell you if the barrel is threaded for an unaltered action.

If it is, then you just need a recoil lug that provides the exact same boltface to barrel shoulder dimension as the action that the barrel was fitted for. Otherwise, you can have a gunsmith adjust the headspace for you and put the barrel on an action.

When you buy an action, be careful. Single point cut threads on a trued action can be far larger than the original diameter and not a screw-together proposition for your already threaded barrel.
 
Thanks Busdriver,
I don't have the barrel yet, I hope to have it by Friday. I would love to have one of the Comp. action but that will never happen!! If I had that kind of money I would buy a bigger lathe and do all my own work, but that will never happen either. I will post all I can about the barrel when I get it.
Thanks
Greg
 

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