With Remington gone -- what "budget" action?

[DangerRanger]

The Marine Corp seems to like the Model 700. Their sniper rifles are built on them.

Mk13 Mod 7 is built on a stiller

 

[Richard308]

Mk13 Mod 7 is built on a stiller

Right. But I was speaking of the M40, M40A1, M40A3 and the M40A5.

 

[FNSafari]

The Marine Corp seems to like the Model 700. Their sniper rifles are built on them.

properly tuned 700 actions are very accurate, but many need work on the lug contact, single pointing the threads and making the barrel bore cener line coincide with the bolt centerline, boring the action body straight. Once done they can compete at the highest levels. A friend put together a 6x hunter rifle recently on a SS 700 action. That particular action needed very little work, threads mostly. It shoots exceptionally. But, after you buy a 700 action, bolt, bottom metal for say $4-500 and sink the extra $ into accurizing you still have a 700 action that in competitive circles will not hold its value like a custom action. But, if you are happy with it, that is just fine.

 

[Richard308]

properly tuned 700 actions are very accurate, but many need work on the lug contact, single pointing the threads and making the barrel bore cener line coincide with the bolt centerline, boring the action body straight. Once done they can compete at the highest levels. A friend put together a 6x hunter rifle recently on a SS 700 action. That particular action needed very little work, threads mostly. It shoots exceptionally. But, after you buy a 700 action, bolt, bottom metal for say $4-500 and sink the extra $ into accurizing you still have a 700 action that in competitive circles will not hold its value like a custom action. But, if you are happy with it, that is just fine.

Your are right sir, but I'm sure the Marine Corp. shop had qualified armorers that performed all of those operations on the 700 or 40X actions. I have several that were trued up by gunsmiths,even 40X's that needed trued. But they continued to use them through the years. Thats all I was saying.
I just didn't see the need, to slam an old company that has been in business probably longer than many of us here were born, and contributed to the defense of our Country.
Or, see the need to slam the qualifications or shooting abilities of Marines, who go to different parts of the world and give their lives to protect our freedoms. I own Kelbly and Stiller actions too, and their quality is obvious. Not trying to disrespect anyone here. Just my humble opinion.

 

[INTJ]

properly tuned 700 actions are very accurate, but many need work on the lug contact, single pointing the threads and making the barrel bore cener line coincide with the bolt centerline, boring the action body straight. Once done they can compete at the highest levels. A friend put together a 6x hunter rifle recently on a SS 700 action. That particular action needed very little work, threads mostly. It shoots exceptionally. But, after you buy a 700 action, bolt, bottom metal for say $4-500 and sink the extra $ into accurizing you still have a 700 action that in competitive circles will not hold its value like a custom action. But, if you are happy with it, that is just fine.

Competitive, but not really at the highest levels. In LR BR, dual port actions dominate. The typical right bolt, right feed, right eject Remmy action just doesn't allow fast enough shot strings to consistently stay in condition. While a shooter can occasionally shoot a good group with a fully worked up 700, the winners are consistently custom actions like BAT and Pandas and no serious competitor runs a Remmy anymore.

 

[urbanrifleman]

Competitive, but not really at the highest levels. In LR BR, dual port actions dominate. The typical right bolt, right feed, right eject Remmy action just doesn't allow fast enough shot strings to consistently stay in condition. While a shooter can occasionally shoot a good group with a fully worked up 700, the winners are consistently custom actions like BAT and Pandas and no serious competitor runs a Remmy anymore.

That is true!!! I bet that left port is fun

Of course, you don't need that for many other "games". I assume you are talking about bench rest group right? Like 5 shots bang bang bang bang bang game... right?

Lots of other games.

 

[INTJ]

That is true!!! I bet that left port is fun

Of course, you don't need that for many other "games". I assume you are talking about bench rest group right? Like 5 shots bang bang bang bang bang game... right?

Lots of other games.

Yes, LR BR. I think the reason to consider a Remmy for other kinds of competition are:

1. You either already have one or find one that is inexpensive

2. LOTS of gunsmiths have a lot of experience accurizing them

3. There are a LOT of aftermarket parts and upgrades available

As you get deeper into your shooting discipline you'll see if you need something more specialized.