Recent content by MInative

Its a shilen #5 contour. Yes I did have to sand the stock to fit.

Ive got a pretty good load for some 168 vlds and H-4350. Shoots under 1/2” quite easily. Ive been running into pressure more quickly than what I would think but just need to spend more time loading to get things dialed in.

If it has factory barrel you shouldn’t need to remove material to fit the B&C stock assuming the 7 prc has same barrel contour as a factory .30-06/.270. I wasnt able to use action screws from B&C because I changed the factory magazine over to a system from PT&G which uses bottom metal and AICS...

https://www.littlecrowgunworks.com/store1/Ruger-American-Lock-Ring-Wrench-LRW-p106089776

Its not feeding perfectly but with a little tinkering and polishing it should be good. I had to mill out parts of the stock to accommodate the bottom metal but I believe b&c makes bottom metal to accompany their short action stocks.

Definitely a huge improvement over the factory stock. It’s pretty sturdy and I prefer them over Boyds stocks. I believe Bell and Carlson and Boyds are the only companies who make a stock for the long action which is a shame.

Thread 'Ruger American Rebarrel' https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/ruger-american-rebarrel.320468/ Original post regarding this project.

Thread '284 Win Ruger American' https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/284-win-ruger-american.334843/ Here is an update to this thread.

Finally got this rifle all put together. Curious if anyone else has done similar. Ruger American long action Mcgowen 24” 1-8.5” 284 Win gap(long throat) barrel Bell and carlson stock Pacific tool and gauge bottom metal Planning to build a load with 175 Berger Elite hunters and another with...

Still getting pieces and parts together. Pretty much have everything besides a stock at this point. Will keep thread updated

You can get them factory chambered in 7-08. The aftermarket support for the SA is much better too

Ordered a McGowen 284 win gap barrel in a Shilen #5 contour 24” long 1-8.5 twist. Hoping to put it on a Ruger American LA .30-06 that I currently have. Planning to to put the action in a Bell and Carlson Medalist and inlet the stock to accept the PTG LA bottom metal for AICS. Probably not the...