Remington 700 short action and Remington 40x stock question.

[Jonesy]

I got a Remington 700 BDL short action that I want to use to build a 20-222 with a straight barrel contour. I plan to use it as a single shot. I've been looking at the Remington 40x stock and would like to use one in my build.

My question is: Will a Remington 700 short action fit in a 40x stock? Is it drop-in ready or are modifications required?

If it will, is there anything specific I should be looking for when I buy a 40x stock besides making sure the cut-out for the bolt handle matches the Rem. 700 bolt? As well as getting one that accommodates the straight contour already?

 

[fastergun]

They're basically the same. 40x single shots were not cutout for magazine feed. In other words, a solid bottom. If the 40x was an over the course rifle in, say, 308, they had clip slots milled into the rear receiver bridge and there was a relief cut in the front receiver bridge for bullet clearance when loading the clip. Shouldn't have any trouble putting a 700 action in a 40x stock. You are no doubt aware that 40x actions were all short actions. All is a dangerous word here but I am unaware of any long action 40x's.

 

[akajun]

I have a 40x rimfire stock that has been modified for the remington box mag/floorplate. It can be changed if you have the time and knowhow.
Or you could also use it as a single shot and make a "trough"/follwer out of JB weld like the guy I bought it from did before he had it converted to a repeater when he used it for a centerfire action.

 

[Ggmac]

Numrich had some 2 weeks ago for $38 . The ones I got were great ! Try them