Rifle Bedding Project/Tactical Build

[J.B.]

I am in the process of taking my stock Rem 700 SPS Varmint (.308) and trying to "accurize" it. I want to turn it into a semi-tactical gun with long-range ability.

Thus far I have replaced the plastic mold stock with a HS Precision, sent the bolt off to AZ Precision for a knob install, and I am waiting my 20 MOA base from EGW.

This past weekend I removed the trigger and cleaned-up with lighter fluid and made some trigger adjustments. I might eventually replace with a Timney, but I am going to try and tune the X-Mark Pro trigger myself. I will complete the trigger job and ensure safe fuction when I get my bolt back from AZ.

I will try to document the process along the way. I am also going to attempt to glass bed the action myself. I am waiting on the DEVON to arrive from Brownells. Below are some prep pics to get this started (prep not finished yet):

[Coach W]

I am going to jump into my 700 this summer. And this is one of the things I had planned on doing to it. Had it done a few times on other rifles, seen it done a few times, never done it, thinking about taking the plunge this summer when I had some time off. Keep us informed on how it goes. My interest is very high in this one. Details are key with something like this.

[J.B.]

I am going to jump into my 700 this summer. And this is one of the things I had planned on doing to it. Had it done a few times on other rifles, seen it done a few times, never done it, thinking about taking the plunge this summer when I had some time off. Keep us informed on how it goes. My interest is very high in this one. Details are key with something like this.

Definitely. I will try to document the details with pics.

[TrevorE]

I'd skip the Timney and get a Jewel. I did this to my .308 couple years ago, it shoots better than I can. 2lb trigger and it makes it easy to get the shot off between 'beats.

[Mike D]

No matter what you do to that factory trigger, it will never get as good as a Timney or a Jewell.


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[J.B.]

Thanks alot guys....I was trying to hold onto that $130 dang it!!!!!!

I have a feeling there is going to be another trigg

[J.B.]

Update.....there is no turning back now...

Just applied the DEVCON and bedded...now it is a waiting game!!!

[captainsling]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the yellow stuff?

[J.B.]

Play-doh. You could also use modeling clay, silly putty, etc.

[CRandy]

Be watching this one. Thanks

[J.B.]

It worked!! I managed NOT to permanently affix my action to my stock LOL!!!!!

Now I just needs to clean up with the Dremel:

[monkeypants03]

nice! can't wait to see the finished product!

[Ttechhunter]

Awesome thread dude.

[J.B.]

nice! can't wait to see the finished product!

Almost done....got the 6.5-20x50 Vortex in today.....the Timney trigger arrives tomorrow and I'll post pics after I install

[fishdog]

looks pretty good