Rem 700 build?

[azsugarbear]

If the rifle is accurate, then consider a Limbsaver Decelerator recoil pad to soak up some of the recoil. If you are handy with tools, you could even install it yourself and save a few dollars. After that, if the felt recoil is still too much, then I would consider a muzzle brake. That should be all you need. But again, do the brake only if the accuracy of the barrel is still there. 300 WM is a great LR caliber and well worth a little time to see if your rig can be salvaged.

 

[hawk45]

Agree with those that say if it still shoots well, but recoil is too much. Get out the saw, cut the stock and put on a Limbsaver. They make a HUGE difference compared to a metal buttplate. Then if you need more, add a brake. Again, only if it shoots as it currently sits.

If you decide to rebarrel, you are talking gunsmithing and action trueing. In the end you'll have a very nice stick, but more than anything, it just sounds like the metal buttplate needs to go to get you satisfied.