Fitting a bat model m action into a chassis for a rem 700 long ?
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Hired Gun
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About everything on an M is very different than a 700. The length and diameter is different. The lug is in the middle rather than between the barrel and action. The rear tang is much thicker and a different shape. The trigger goes in a hanger that is not like a Remington at all. I'm guessing the depth of the stock for how far the trigger is going to stick out the bottom is a different height. I would call the stock maker and see if they can run the model M inlet program over the top of the 700 to make it fit.
The model you pictured is the octagon with integrated lug , I should have been more specific , the model I will use will be round and will not have the integrated recoil lug . an e mail to bat returns a response of milling the bolt release and opening for bolt handle according to a stock maker I asked to inlet a stock for this Action as they relay to me that bat tells them that is all that is necessary. It don't seem right to me as the round bat is 1.55 diameter and I think a remington is around 1.38? And isn't the length of a rem long action around 9 inches . I'm at work so I can't check right now but the bat is 8.500. I also don't know if the bolt hole spacing is close? I was not aware that rem 700 triggers dont work .
Hired Gun
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The 700 trigger does work. It is pinned into a hanger that is then bolted to the action. The round and the octagon have a bolt on lug. It's not integral.
Ok, my misunderstanding on the lug , this is my first bat action I am not at all familiar with them other than those reputation , when ordering I was asked if I wanted a integral lug and said no and then was asked if I want a bolt on lug and also declined so now I am really unsure as to what I will get , I assumed a lug like a remington action uses but perhaps I better call and ask , once again thank you .
Ok, my misunderstanding on the lug , this is my first bat action I am not at all familiar with them other than those reputation , when ordering I was asked if I wanted a integral lug and said no and then was asked if I want a bolt on lug and also declined so now I am really unsure as to what I will get , I assumed a lug like a remington action uses but perhaps I better call and ask , once again thank you .
I was thinking the same thing , if I can find a rem style lug that is big enough , I'm not sure if the standard rem lug would work with the barrel outer diameter being 1.450, I usually run the tubb oversize lug , I'll have to see if I can find dimnsions .
