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Very Nice!

What barrel did you go with for the AI conversion?

I’m very impressed with the trigger tech trigger. it’s just right.

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I’d just like to close the loop on this old thread. The gunsmith (took them 6 months to get it finished up. floated the barrel, bedded the stock, cleaned up the end of the barrel crown installed a trigger tech trigger. It is shooting excellent now. 3/4 inch groups. I’m happy with how it’s...

I have the mounts on 300 wby mag and 30-06 Rem 7600. Only issue I had was the 300 mounting screws were a bit too long and would protrude into the action area. i like the fact they are constructed out of a single piece of billeted aluminum. I might be wrong but my rational was less hardware less...

Just out of my own knowledge quest. Does anyone know the twist rate of these factory barrels?

It’s at the Smith. He’s going to check all of the above. I ordered a picatiny scope mount system which I’ll put on when I get it back from the bedding etc from the smith. I’m going to work this from least invasive to more as I go.

Dropped it off at my local smith today he said the barrel was being pushed up too much sitting too high at the stock fore end. He’s going to bed it and I think reduce the contact point in the stock. Also change out the trigger system to a timney. See where that goes.

Thank you all for your recommendation. I think the best course at this point is to keep it original, get it to a competent smith and have them work some of the above. Also change out the scope bases and rings with something a bit more trustworthy. I’ll report back any findings.

Yes it has the jeweled bolt and the hinged floor plate

I think I’ll spring for the jewel trigger while I’m there.

It does hold sentimental value. Don’t think I’d ever sell it even as it stands. Will follow the above suggestions. Not sure if the mountain rifles were considered in the BDL line maybe someone more knowledgeable can answer this. also as it’s a “mountain rifle” were the actions made inferior...

If I went with a custom barrel I’d imagine I would need to modify or replace with a new stock as well as the original is mated to the skinny barrel. Not sure if there is enough room for a standard barrel on the stock

What barrel did you end up going with. I was thinking 24” 1-8 twist with a muzzle brake. Kind of get outside the mountain rifle vein but id rather a couple extra oz for accuracy