customizing a gun?

[steeleywhopper]

I have a Remington 700 BDl Mountain rifle in 7mm-08. I recieved this gun in 1992 for a graduation gift. I love this little gun and I'm thinking of turning it into my do all gun. My shoulder is not what it used to be so it's making it hard for me to heft around my Ruger m77 300win mag on a full days hunt. I am not into handloading and I would not even know where to start with that, but I would like to get a new stock for this gun and get a trigger job done.
 My question is this. What aftermarket composite stock would be a good one to put on this gun? I want to make it as light weight as possible. Is there a way to make the barell a dull finish instead of the shiney blued finish? What might one of you gun nuts out there do to this gun to make it even more of a bad a$$ shooter than it already is?
 Am I going to have a problem doing what I want without going over sat $600 bucks?
Thanks for any and all input.

[Sagedawg]

If you shop around, you should be able to come in under your budget. Keep the original trigger just get it cleaned and adjusted 65 - 85. To dull the barrel it will need to be bead blasted and the reblued in a matte finish 160 -200 I would imagine, at the same time I would have the crown looked at and see if that needs to be done as well, that has a major effect on accuracy if its not in good condition. Really dont have and idea on a price for that though. Stocks are all over for the 700, just depends what you want to spend. Keep an eye out for take offs, or be prepared to spend more than what you budgeted. Another suggestion would be to look at the Hill Country rifles web site and look into their accurizing package. Seems to me I recall they switch the stock out with a Mcmillian edge( GREAT STOCK !!!!) but Im not totally sure. Hope this gives you a start.


Sage

[JBar]

Look at NW Hyrdoprint online, It looks like you could get your barrel camo dipped or whatever pattern you like for $80.00.

JBar

[jeff100]

I see many people like McMillan stocks if you want to restock it.  You could also buy a couple cans of different color spray paint and camo the rifle yourself.

As for improving the accuracy, free float the barrel, and get the trigger in shape, either by cleaning adjusting the factory trigger, or installing a good aftermarket trigger.  I installed a Basix trigger in my Rem 700 and loved it.  Great trigger, good value for the money.  You'll have to transfer the factory safety, I didn't find this to be difficult.

Jeff

[brokenbone]

ther are a ton of stock makers in the world.  they usaly have seconds for half the cost of #1's.  they usally have surface imperfections or some thing that is not detrimental to usage.  get one and paint it if you do not like the stock.  the other idea is get a 75% finished stock and finish it the way that you want.  i did this for my wife's rifle and she is still working on the inlay with her dremmel.  the crown recut might run 65 bucks or so.  if you have buffing wheel you can buff the barrel yourself.  that will save some money.  take the blue finish off.  if you like projects that gun would be a great one.

[Huntbear]

Call MPI over in Portland.  They are great guys, and will help you out a lot.  I love their stocks, and they do a pretty good job of painting them for you if you want that as well.

I like them, because they are true fiberglass, and you can do just about anything to them and make it come out right.  I have even built up roll over combs and raised cheek pieces on them with Popsicle sticks and acra gel.  Just sanded and filed to shape after hardening.

They are located on the other end of the Freemont bridge.

[KillBilly]

Look at NW Hyrdoprint online, It looks like you could get your barrel camo dipped or whatever pattern you like for $80.00.

JBar

You can also get any stock dipped in Camo also, wood or synthetic...

[high country]

unless you spend huge $$ the edge is the lightest stock you are gonna find. for about 6 more ounces you can go with a ti take off and save $300

[littletoes]

Sounds to me like you are thinking of something like a Remington LTR, light and fast handling. Heres a pic of one a friend built to take some goats this year;



That's a Remington M700 short action in .308 Winchester. The bolt, handle, and knob machined by Karl at Kampfield. A #1 Douglas finished at 22", factory BDL bottom metal, McMillan mountain rifle stock, Talley one-pieces, and a Leupold 2.5-8x32 finished the package. Flat black Cerakote was the finish of choice.


He had a great hunt, and took the goat of a lifetime.

A rifle build doesn't have to be a "fast" thing if the money isn't there. Do a little now, a little later. If you check out that photo, the McMillan mountain rifle stock is the bomb, and a great beginning for just such a rifle. Even a factory LTR stock (made by HS Precision I think), would work great.

Heres a comparison photo if you like;

[bankwalker]

Sounds to me like you are thinking of something like a Remington LTR, light and fast handling. Heres a pic of one a friend built to take some goats this year;



That's a Remington M700 short action in .308 Winchester. The bolt, handle, and knob machined by Karl at Kampfield. A #1 Douglas finished at 22", factory BDL bottom metal, McMillan mountain rifle stock, Talley one-pieces, and a Leupold 2.5-8x32 finished the package. Flat black Cerakote was the finish of choice.


He had a great hunt, and took the goat of a lifetime.

A rifle build doesn't have to be a "fast" thing if the money isn't there. Do a little now, a little later. If you check out that photo, the McMillan mountain rifle stock is the bomb, and a great beginning for just such a rifle. Even a factory LTR stock (made by HS Precision I think), would work great.

Heres a comparison photo if you like;

im diggin that rifle. looks sweet

[Intruder]

I'm not totally clear.... you're talking about redoing your Rem not the Ruger, right?

Rem trigger is decent and can be adjusted so that wont cost you much.  Getting  a good McMillan stock and making sure the gun is bedded properly with the barrel free floated would be a good step in really improving accuracy and lowering the weight.  Within your budget you may want to knock out the dulling since that isn't going to effect the overall performance.   

Sounds like similar general advice as the others who've posted.....