Input on my Remington re-vamp ideas...

[Jamieb]

My goto rifle for big game that I got for Christmas in 1985got a makeover a few years ago..
700 bdl in 7 rem mag.
Before

After, bedded in a Micky clasic/swirl stock, trigger at 2#, talley LW rings. VX-III 4.5X14X40 w/M1 turrets.

I worked a new load for it useing 160gr accubonds over IMR-7828

[gadwall]

There is a lot of good advice here.  Before you think the rifle needs to be revammped, take the scope off and put another on, even if you have to borrow one for awhile and maybe that will eliminate one variable in your accuracy problem.  The Remingtons I have had all got trigger jobs on the factory trigger and none too soon.  Rems are great guns but the triggers usually need a little help right out of the box.  This may have been brought up but the stock may have changed with the fall you took or could have taken on moisture.  Spend a smaller amount of money on the existing rifle if you like it ; get it shooting again and save up for a full custom job if that is what you want in the future.

[Blacktail Sniper]

In reading this section there sure seems to be a ton of guys on here that know their ballistical chit! 

So I wanted to throw my ideas out and get some input. I have a Remington model 700 BDL in 30.06 purchased new in 2000, bone stock with the traditional wood stock and topped with a Leupold VXII scope. Basically I am bored with it and want to do some upgrades this off season. Here are my ideas so far...

1) Remington composite stock (XCR camo).
2) Glass bedding.
3) Trigger job, smoother and about 3lbs?.
4) Stainless barrel.
5) May upgrade the scope to the VXIII?? (Pricey)
6) Shoulder strap. it had one but I didn't like it and took it off, my pack has a scabbard so I left it off.

My questions are, would it just be cheaper to get one of the new Remington XCR rifles and keep the scope I already have? How much difference will the bedding process really make? Is the stainless barrel worth it? Is 3lbs too light for the trigger?

Anything else you guys can think of would be appreciated. Thanks in advance 

Have you looked into this as an option?

http://rbrosrifles.com/services.php

Have been reading alot of happy customers stories on here about these rifles and their work.   Am considering dropping my .300 Win off after I am done with it this year.

[bassquatch]

WOW! Lots to ponder and research but I love it! 

Update: I am fairly sure I found the problem and it wasn't the scope, the front mounting screw in the stock was loose! It wasn't before season so I am curious if the stud has an issue? Weird. I will be heading up to test fire it again this weekend, see if that was the issue or not? I have never had a single problem hitting what I want with this gun so it would be tough to sell. At this point I may just do a composite stock, trigger job, rings and mounts and let it ride another season... If I choose to purchase a new rifle I would be keeping this one anyways, add it to the stable as it were.

I have never been much of a Savage fan, but I know they have come a long way! I am very much a Leupold guy but would not shy away from anything Nikon makes. I am going to hold off on the bedding, just doesn't seem worth the hassle at this point.

Thanks for all the info and the pics, some sweet rifles out there for sure!! I may look at the Sako? Never tried one. I was always more in to tactical type weapons, this has been my first 'hunting' rifle. Nice to know there are tons of options when it comes to customizing or personalization!