Building an bolt action?

[Mike D]

Originally Posted by j.trevor123

I’m gonna go with he new fad and say 6.5 creedmoore. But they seem empressive from what I have seen as far as lighter recoils calibers go. Not stuck on that though

Don’t overlook the Remington 700 5R Gen 2 in 260 Remington. I have 4 of the 5R rifles and they are all shooters.


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[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by j.trevor123

May not be rocket science to some but I am thinking of building a custom bolt action for my one and done deer rifle. So my question is does anyone have a good website that has good info about how it’s done? What tools do you really need when buying quality parts? I have built 2 ARS and it was quite simple with instructions. I’m thinking about going with a 6.5 Creedmoor because it will be used for deer\hogs and I don’t enjoy shooting my 30-06. So looking for a good round that I will enjoy shooting. Any other opinions would be appreciated.

Snipershide

Dont overlook the 7mm08

I built one a few years back and I love it. Tack driver.
Brand new Remmy 700 action, HS Precision stock, Vortex scope, a good trigger, I used a standard stock barrel thinking I would buy a custom barrel, but this one shoots so good I kept it. Custom strap being made by a TBHer and she will be complete

[rut-ro]

iv egot a custom 7 mag and 257. both have muzzle breaks and do not kick at all. more like a 22 or a 22 mag

[Mike D]

Originally Posted by rut-ro

iv egot a custom 7 mag and 257. both have muzzle breaks and do not kick at all. more like a 22 or a 22 mag

I find this REALLY hard to believe.


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[bboswell]

Originally Posted by Mike D

I find this REALLY hard to believe.


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[bphillips]

Originally Posted by Outbreaker

I do not see how considering that their barreled actions start at 1700.......

That’s with a custom action not a rem700. This is a rem700 action

[rut-ro]

Originally Posted by Mike D

I find this REALLY hard to believe.


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With custom loads there is no kick at all. Is loud as all get out but no kick. I will say the 7 mag is also very heavy which takes some of the recoil.

[bboswell]

Originally Posted by rut-ro

With custom loads there is no kick at all. Is loud as all get out but no kick. I will say the 7 mag is also very heavy which takes some of the recoil.

Heavy 7 mag with a break loaded to 7-08 velocity.

No recoil makes sense

[Mike D]

Originally Posted by bboswell

Heavy 7 mag with a break loaded to 7-08 velocity.

No recoil makes sense

What’s the point in having a 7 Mag if you’re gonna do that.

Can you even safely load it that low?


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[Outbreaker]

Originally Posted by bphillips

That’s with a custom action not a rem700. This is a rem700 action
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Sendero is still about $800 cheaper.

He stated you could get it for the same price.

[lightacres]

Have built savages and Remington's. Use remage barrels and nuts for rem 700 actions. Buy either action and its the same process. Screw barrel into action, head space, tighten nut. Tools needed are vice, nut wrench, go/nogo gauges.
I buy barrels from criterion directly and sometimes off eBay.
Watch utube videos for "how to" process.
I buy after market triggers. I buy most stocks(he precision) from eBay and gun forums(like this one).
All rifles I've assembled for my own use have shot 1" or less 3 shot groups.
The savage is the most flexible as you can change out bolt heads and followers if you later decide to rebarrel to a different caliber(ex.223 to 308). You have to change out complete bolts for Remington's.
In summary...its not hard to do but you will end up spending $750-$800 for all the tools and components for your first build.
Fyi..U can buy custom built barrels on eBay. Do a search on "remage barrel". The Wilson barrels I've have had built are excellent. Best priced remage nuts are sold by pacific tool and gauge.
Bolt actions are a lot easier to build that ARs.

[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by j.trevor123

Just want a very nice rifle and save money.. not sure if it’s worth it or not.

Well you wont save money, but it will be worth it

[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by bboswell

Heavy 7 mag with a break loaded to 7-08 velocity.

No recoil makes sense

Just build a 7mm08