New rifle build

[BondageStrike]

Hi
I years ago i build a long range rifle on a 700 action. Used a big, thick and long shilen select barrel in 6.5x55. And the mcmillan a5. This rig is pretty heavy.

I have in the later years been hunting more and more and i simply dont have as much time for long range shooting anymore. But i am toying with the idea of stripping the stock and put in another action with a barrel, and after its shot out put in one of those carbon wrapped barrels.
What are my option in actions? I want a common magnum round. Do i have to look for a rem700 or will any clone fit right in? For example weatherby 307?

 

[kravi]

Most (I can't promise) clone actions will fit it just fine, and I'd strongly recommend a decent one over a rem700 (even a blueprinted one). The sky is the limit!

I'm confused why you say "and put in another action with a barrel" and then you are talking about replacing that barrel "after its shot out". Why wouldn't you just buy the new clone action and get the barrel you want with it up front? Or even keep your Remington action and have a custom barrel fit to it?

Cheers!

 

[BondageStrike]

Most (I can't promise) clone actions will fit it just fine, and I'd strongly recommend a decent one over a rem700 (even a blueprinted one). The sky is the limit!

I'm confused why you say "and put in another action with a barrel" and then you are talking about replacing that barrel "after its shot out". Why wouldn't you just buy the new clone action and get the barrel you want with it up front? Or even keep your Remington action and have a custom barrel fit to it?

Cheers!

Custom actions ar pretty expensive no? And also a new barrel is anything from 1000 to 2500 dollars?

 

[SendCenter]

There are plenty of R700 clone actions out there that will drop right into your R700 cut A5.
These questions you are asking can be answered buy browsing the PX for about 20min, looking at prices and browsing this forum.
A Proof carbon barrel chambered in 6.5 PRC (common magnum) $1,000
Action-There are so many good options other than what follows but here are a few for an idea. Bang for the buck, Zermatt Origin $950. Lightweight bang for buck, Defiance Anti Classic $1,100.
Triggertech special trigger-$210.
Your McMillian A5 Stock is Just shy of 4lbs, you could knock almost 2 pounds off going with a Manners LRH or pro hunter, $1200
(again, other good options out there).

 

[Varminterror]

Why change to a new action?