A 300 RUM barrel and no party to go to?

[Three44s]

I just spoke for a 300 RUM barrel for a 700 ..........

Does the 700 come in a special extra long action or is it a standard long action that's modified?

I have two 7mm Rem Mag rifles in 700 already.

Best regards

Three 44s

 

[WAMBO]

The RUM cartridges work on a standard magnum long action, I have had two built with one off a 7 Rem Mag action and the other off a 300 Win Mag action.
Smith just had to massage a couple of areas from what I remember along with adding a RUM magazine box and follower.

 

[Three44s]

WAMBO,

Thanks for the response!

Do the mods to a long action 700 preclude switching magazine boxes back to say 7mm Rem Mag or 300 Win Mag?

Three 44s

 

[MontanaRifleman]

As already mentioned, the RUM's are built on the standard 700 LA. Your 7mm actions will do fine. Your smith may have to adjust the feed rails. There are 2 different extended Wyatts boxes available. Get the longer 4" one with centerfeed. you might also consider getting a PTG one piece .704 bolt with M16 style extractor and heavy duty recoil lug.

 

[WAMBO]

Not sure about switching back to a 7 Rem Mag, if the feed rails didn't have to be opened up it might be an easy switch back.

 

[Three44s]

Thanks very much for the responses!

I will talk to my gunsmith about this when the time comes. What I am thinking is to leave the action as manufactured and run the RUM as a single shot for the time being.

One of my 700's is an very early one and the other is a TACK DRIVER with it's current barrel. I may just watch for a third rifle and have the deed done to it.

Best regards

Three 44s

 

[ZSteinle]

just pick up a 700 action

700 SHORT & LONG ACTION RECEIVERS | Brownells

in stock! 500 bucks for a magnum long action

 

[Three44s]

ZSteinle,

You make a good point! I looked at those a short while back.

The trouble is, I am spoiled! I bought my first 7mm Mag with an original wood BDL stock for $269 about five years ago. My latest one ... a 2004 Stainless and detachable magazine ......... cost 450 from the same shop.

I have plenty of time ...... I'll just thunk on it for a spell!! And I think I can single shot it for a while until I decide ...... heck, I might HATE the big kick'in mule ...... ?

Best regards and thanks!!

Three 44s