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<blockquote data-quote="patriotoutlaw" data-source="post: 823712" data-attributes="member: 61426"><p>Here are some pics of my 7STW, which started life as a Savage Model 110 in 7mm Rem Mag. This is my first "build" on a Savage action. I have used the Remington 700 platform, exclusivley, for my previous builds. I began this project, with the intentions of putting together a comparatively light, "budget build", semi-custom, deer rifle. Since the factory Savage barrel was still new, I decided to rent a reamer from 4D Reamer Rentals and rechamber it to the 7mmSTW and try my luck with the factory barrel. Since I have shot Savages right out the box, that shot sub-MOA groups with factory ammo, I was optimistic that when finsihed, this gun would shoot well with the factory barrel. The factory trigger (pre accu-trigger) was the worst factory trigger I have owned. It pulled FOURTEEN pounds. It was promptly replaced with a Timney trigger, that is now set at 2.5#. While the barrel was still detatched from the reciver, I put a SS HD recoil lug from Brownells, in place of the original. I ordered a 20MOA picatinny rail from EGW and a set of rings with 1" inserts, from SWFA. These rings mirror the Burris XTR rings. The socpe is a Nikon Monarch 3-12 with BDC reticle. I picked up a stock from Boyds. The inletting was fine, as delivered. But, there are things the stock needs to have done to it, to perform to its ability. Especially with a heavy-recoiling caliber like the STW. I pillar bedded the stock and glass bedded (Pro-Bed 2000) the action. I got rid of the cheap plastic factory (Savage) trigger gaurd and got a steel one from Brownells. The plastic washer/spacer under the forward action screw was replaced with a brass escutheon. Someday, I intend on having 7mmSTW engraved on it, so it resembles a case head. The escutheon was made by my friend, Manford Hammond. The 1/2" "recoil pad" that Boyd's includes on their rifle stocks, leave alot to be desired. They do offer an add-on for an addtional $40. I chose a pad, that they do not offer as an option, the Kick-Eeze sorbothane recoil pad. I found out how effective they are at reducing recoil, after installing one on my Rem 870 rifled slug gun. I put a BT-15 Accu-Shot Atlas Picatinny Rail Adpater on the forend, utilizing the hole from the exsisting front sling stud. I did have to use a longer sling stud once the rail was installed. I also used the Accu-shot Rail Mounting Fastener Set to attatch the rail to the stock. I had to dremmel out some material in the forend for the front mounting fastener to fit. These two items and my Atlas V-8 Bipod were all purchased from Triad Tactical. I installed 2 Grovtec Flush Cups in the stock with JB Weld. Note here, it really is best to use a tap before installing the cups. Grovtec recommends using a 9/16"-18UNF-2B tap for this procedure. The sling is a Mountain Shooter sling made by Brock Markwell. I am loading 162gr A-Max's in front of RL22.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="patriotoutlaw, post: 823712, member: 61426"] Here are some pics of my 7STW, which started life as a Savage Model 110 in 7mm Rem Mag. This is my first "build" on a Savage action. I have used the Remington 700 platform, exclusivley, for my previous builds. I began this project, with the intentions of putting together a comparatively light, "budget build", semi-custom, deer rifle. Since the factory Savage barrel was still new, I decided to rent a reamer from 4D Reamer Rentals and rechamber it to the 7mmSTW and try my luck with the factory barrel. Since I have shot Savages right out the box, that shot sub-MOA groups with factory ammo, I was optimistic that when finsihed, this gun would shoot well with the factory barrel. The factory trigger (pre accu-trigger) was the worst factory trigger I have owned. It pulled FOURTEEN pounds. It was promptly replaced with a Timney trigger, that is now set at 2.5#. While the barrel was still detatched from the reciver, I put a SS HD recoil lug from Brownells, in place of the original. I ordered a 20MOA picatinny rail from EGW and a set of rings with 1" inserts, from SWFA. These rings mirror the Burris XTR rings. The socpe is a Nikon Monarch 3-12 with BDC reticle. I picked up a stock from Boyds. The inletting was fine, as delivered. But, there are things the stock needs to have done to it, to perform to its ability. Especially with a heavy-recoiling caliber like the STW. I pillar bedded the stock and glass bedded (Pro-Bed 2000) the action. I got rid of the cheap plastic factory (Savage) trigger gaurd and got a steel one from Brownells. The plastic washer/spacer under the forward action screw was replaced with a brass escutheon. Someday, I intend on having 7mmSTW engraved on it, so it resembles a case head. The escutheon was made by my friend, Manford Hammond. The 1/2" "recoil pad" that Boyd's includes on their rifle stocks, leave alot to be desired. They do offer an add-on for an addtional $40. I chose a pad, that they do not offer as an option, the Kick-Eeze sorbothane recoil pad. I found out how effective they are at reducing recoil, after installing one on my Rem 870 rifled slug gun. I put a BT-15 Accu-Shot Atlas Picatinny Rail Adpater on the forend, utilizing the hole from the exsisting front sling stud. I did have to use a longer sling stud once the rail was installed. I also used the Accu-shot Rail Mounting Fastener Set to attatch the rail to the stock. I had to dremmel out some material in the forend for the front mounting fastener to fit. These two items and my Atlas V-8 Bipod were all purchased from Triad Tactical. I installed 2 Grovtec Flush Cups in the stock with JB Weld. Note here, it really is best to use a tap before installing the cups. Grovtec recommends using a 9/16"-18UNF-2B tap for this procedure. The sling is a Mountain Shooter sling made by Brock Markwell. I am loading 162gr A-Max's in front of RL22. [/QUOTE]
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