700 build thread with lots of pics

[JRucker2004]

So I've been wanting a bolt gun for a very very long time. I've always got way too many projects going on, and the bolt gun always seemed to be at the bottom of the list. Well, I finally decided to get started.

Found an ADL in .243 at a local gun shop, the action and bolt will be all I'll use, but it's in great condition. I'll sell the stock and barrel to get a little cash back.

got a B&C light tactical stock:

Got a used mk4 4.5-14x for a damn fine price, an IOR 20 moa rail, and some warne rings. Also got a Badger knob, and an oversized recoil lug

Okay, oversized may be an understatement. It's huge

Got a CDI bottom metal, and some of C-products new bolt gun mags on the way. I've had good luck with c-products AR mags, so I figure I'll give these a try.
Pac-nor blank should be here in a week or two (polygonal rifling, 1:10, 22" finished length, Varminter/Sendero profile), then I'll send everything off to my gunsmith.


I'm pretty damn excited, to say the least

 

[R.Walters]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

pretty sure thats a vx 3 not a mk 4

 

[USMCj]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Interesting...never knew C Products made AICS style mags.

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KnabstrupperUSA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">pretty sure thats a vx 3 not a mk 4 </div></div>
It says mark 4 on the black ring around the Obj end

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting...never knew C Products made AICS style mags.

</div></div>

They just started selling them on their site about two weeks ago:
http://www.cproductsllc.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_107&products_id=120
http://www.cproductsllc.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_106&products_id=119
I don't have an AI mag to compare, but I'll take some pics and let you guys know what I think when they show up

 

[JC Steel]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

sweet barrel should be nice too

 

[R.Walters]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRucker2004</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KnabstrupperUSA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">pretty sure thats a vx 3 not a mk 4 </div></div>
It says mark 4 on the black ring around the Obj end

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting...never knew C Products made AICS style mags.

</div></div>

They just started selling them on their site about two weeks ago:
http://www.cproductsllc.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_107&products_id=120
http://www.cproductsllc.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_106&products_id=119
I don't have an AI mag to compare, but I'll take some pics and let you guys know what I think when they show up</div></div> thats why i said pretty sure

 

[JCH]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

looks like a good plan. what caliber are you going with?

(don't say 308, don't say 308, don't say 308)

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JCH</div><div class="ubbcode-body">looks like a good plan. what caliber are you going with?

(don't say 308, don't say 308, don't say 308)</div></div>

Oh, sorry, dunno how I forgot that part.

Ahem....


<span style="font-weight: bold">.308</span>

Yeah, I know, It's not original, but I like the tried and true thing. It'll do well enough everywhere between 100 and 1k yds, and I still have plenty of options for when I decide to use it for hunting.

 

[Chuck Finley]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Gonna be sweet!

 

[pklin1297]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Interesting that c-products makes bolt gun mags now. I also have quite a few of their AR mags and they work great. Please do let us know how they work with CDI's DBM when you have everything done.

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

CDI bottom metal arrived today.
mags and barrel should be here soon

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Brown truck of happiness just arrived with my barrel blank!
I think I might run over to my gunsmith's place this afternoon.

 

[*Nine]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Nice! That will be a good shooter.

 

[mdesign]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Looks like a great project.

 

[gabstersmoma]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Pac-Nor makes some damn fine barrels! It should be a very good shooter.

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Mags arrived. Detailed review to come, but initial impressions are good. Very good quality construction, fit, and finish.

 

[mavrick]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Those mags look good wonder how they function?

Dustin

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mavrick</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Those mags look good wonder how they function?

Dustin</div></div>
I'm going to compare them to a friend's genuine AI mags, and I'll have a detailed review up in a week or so.

 

[head2h2o]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

I'm interested to see how the CDI metal turns out on your built. I have the same stock and have considered it multiple times.

Good to know about the mags. Give us a function report when you can.

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: head2h2o</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm interested to see how the CDI metal turns out on your built. I have the same stock and have considered it multiple times.

Good to know about the mags. Give us a function report when you can.</div></div>
It's going to take a little inletting on the stock, especially around the corners. Shouldn't be too terribly bad though.

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

magazine review can be found here:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1861066

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Time for a quick update.
My gunsmith tried to chop his foot off, which put this project on hold for a little bit. (long story)
A couple days ago, he was putting the crown on the barrel and got out the bore scope to take a closer look when he found some machine marks on the lands of the barrel. Turns out the went the full length of the bore. He gave pac-nor a call, and it sounds like they had a few barrels go out with the same problem. They're making me a new one, and should be in my hands soon.
The frustrating part is my gunsmith said he'd have it done that day if it weren't for the barrel.

I already upgraded my scope. Sold the old MK4 without even using it, sold the old barrel and stock from the rifle to recoup some of my initial investment, and got one of Leupold's new FFP Mk4's with the Mil dials. I'm pretty excited about it, and had to mount it on something until the bolt gun arrived. Shitty cell pic:

I should have more updates soon.

 

[balls2elwall]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

amazing build. im planning a similar project.
SUBSCRIBED!

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

Just over a year, and this thing is finally done.

gonna try and get some loads worked up tomorrow, and then convince someone who has a membership at the local range to let me in to test them.

I'm really happy with how it turned out. If it shoots as well as I'm hoping, I'll be one happy camper.

 

[eclipse57]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

If it shoots as good as it looks, you are going to be happy! Can't wait to read the range report and see target pictures.

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

I'd say she shoots.
These are while working up a load, not my best but still not too shabby, I'd say, for 4 different loads. Next is to load up some more and go a little further than 100 yds.



Top Left:

Number of Shots= 3
Mean Radius= 0.226 in
Max Radius= 0.338 in
<span style="font-weight: bold">Extreme Spread= 0.606 in</span>
Radial Std Dev= 0.31 in


Top Right:

Number of Shots= 3
Mean Radius= 0.292 in
Max Radius= 0.348 in
<span style="font-weight: bold">Extreme Spread= 0.627 in</span>
Radial Std Dev= 0.365 in



Bottom Left:

Number of Shots= 3
Mean Radius= 0.202 in
Max Radius= 0.217 in
<span style="font-weight: bold">Extreme Spread= 0.396 in</span>
Radial Std Dev= 0.248 in


Bottom Right:

Number of Shots= 3
Mean Radius= 0.345 in
Max Radius= 0.485 in
<span style="font-weight: bold">Extreme Spread= 0.947 in</span>
Radial Std Dev= 0.479 in

 

[Peepaw]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

I like! Im getting ready to do a B&C swap on my 700..how you liking yours?

 

[JRucker2004]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peepaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like! Im getting ready to do a B&C swap on my 700..how you liking yours?</div></div>
Thanks!
I'm liking it quite a bit. At about half the cost of the McM stock, I think it's the best bang for the buck stock out there right now.
I do like the feel of the McM stocks better, but not double the cost better.

 

[punkpigpen]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

I really love FULL build threads with pics.

 

[Peepaw]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRucker2004</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peepaw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like! Im getting ready to do a B&C swap on my 700..how you liking yours?</div></div>
Thanks!
I'm liking it quite a bit. At about half the cost of the McM stock, I think it's the best bang for the buck stock out there right now.
I do like the feel of the McM stocks better, but not double the cost better. </div></div>


That was my big concern as well...$$$$. I figured since I bought this rifle/scope (Vortex) combo, to be budget oriented, seemed kind of silly to go spend alot on a stock. And, after doing my homework, it seems that teh B&C, just like you said, for teh dollar, is tough to beat.

 

[baddeerhunter]

Re: 700 build thread with lots of pics

I've also been looking at B&C stocks for the same reason. StocksStocks.com seems to have a good price. I haven't searched around alot but it appears to be a good start.