Remage Opinions

Im sure that a few gunsmiths might say NO;) but I shoot sub .5 MOA groups with mine

I forgot to add that I did buy a blueprinted M700 action for $569? from James of Northlands at the same time that I bought the Criterion Barrel, nut, recoil lug, and tools. I don't even have a barrel vise and I did the whole job on my kitchen counter.

I popped in the go-gauge, it didn't close on the no-go, so I tightened it up, torqued to 45lbs with a torque wrench, checked with the gauges again and I am done.

Sub .5MOA groups at 100 yards so I'm not quite sure how a gunsmith could have done a "Better" job.
 
I forgot to add that I did buy a blueprinted M700 action for $569? from James of Northlands at the same time that I bought the Criterion Barrel, nut, recoil lug, and tools. I don't even have a barrel vise and I did the whole job on my kitchen counter.

I popped in the go-gauge, it didn't close on the no-go, so I tightened it up, torqued to 45lbs with a torque wrench, checked with the gauges again and I am done.

Sub .5MOA groups at 100 yards so I'm not quite sure how a gunsmith could have done a "Better" job.

I forgot to add that James walked me through the installation from start to finish...I probably called him a dozen times and he couldn't have been any more patient or helpful

He's not just a parts seller..he's a very knowledgeable, contentious, helpful and gracious person in every way.

I don't know if he's an actual gunsmith but he sure sounded like one to me
 
I forgot to add that James walked me through the installation from start to finish...I probably called him a dozen times and he couldn't have been any more patient or helpful

He's not just a parts seller..he's a very knowledgeable, contentious, helpful and gracious person in every way.

I don't know if he's an actual gunsmith but he sure sounded like one to me

I have had a similar, very positive experiences with James when I decided to replace the barrels in a couple of my Savages. I'm now contemplating doing the same with my Remington's. If the results are comparable to my experience installing a 6.5x47L Criterion Match barrel on my Savage LRP Eggshooter, I'll be quite pleased. As a side note: I was able to set headspace to match that of my PRS rifle, also in 6.4x47, enabling the use of the same FL dye/brass with both rifles.

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I have had a similar, very positive experiences with James when I decided to replace the barrels in a couple of my Savages. I'm now contemplating doing the same with my Remington's. If the results are comparable to my experience installing a 6.5x47L Criterion Match barrel on my Savage LRP Eggshooter, I'll be quite pleased. As a side note: I was able to set headspace to match that of my PRS rifle, also in 6.4x47, enabling the use of the same FL dye/brass with both rifles.

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I totally agree! It was too easy.
I actually thought that I was missing doing something.

From now on I will only buy Remage Actions
 
You don't true a barrel. Just the action. Tenon threads, recoil lug, lugs
Sorry, i wasn't clear. I was alluding to the tenon threads, or whatever you call the threads in the action. are those to be trued or not for a remage barrel? Thanks.
 
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Yeah I think this is definitely the way to go for me. My next build will be using a barrel nut. Tired of dishing out all my money for gunsmithing. I spent $750 on my last build just in Smith fees. I could have bought a nice factory rifle for that price.
 
The answer is no, the threads in the action should not be modified with a blue print, for a prefit barrel. This is the info I received from multiple professionals.
 
Anybody use a patriot valley arms barrel nut on a Remage? I'm curious how it worked, specifically on a criterion barrel. Those sure seem to be the most aesthetically pleasing and use a box end wrench.
 
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