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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1231723" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>Adam, first off, Thanks for Your Service.</p><p></p><p>I don't think you're way off base at all. </p><p>The trued Remington action would, IMO, be a good idea if you're an accuracy fanatic. I am; I'd do that. It wold also make it much easier to get the final product you probably want.</p><p>You'll need a good barrel vise (I'd prefer aluminum to prevent those nasty scratches on barrels) the best drill press you can find and the necessary wrench set.</p><p>Pinning the recoil lug isn't terribly difficult, but you've got to take your time (measure twice, drill once - good quality drill press is essential) to ensure that your set up is perfectly vertical and perfectly centered on the center line of the action. I use a machinist's square and a drill bit as short as possible. . You only get one chance to get it right. You'll want a recoil lug at least .250 IMO. I wouldn't use anything thinner.</p><p>I haven't built a rifle on the Remage platform but, like you, it intrigues me. Perhaps one day when my rich uncle arrives with a gift I'll be able to do that.</p><p>I don't see any machining requirement for the Remage platform:</p><p> <u><u><u><u><a href="http://rifleshooter.com/2015/03/rebarrel-a-remington-700-without-a-lathe-mcgowen-remage-barrel-converison/" target="_blank">Rebarrel a Remington 700 without a lathe: McGowen's Remage barrel conversion | Rifleshooter.com</a></u></u></u></u></p><p>As I see it, fitting the barrel to the action is the most challenging phase. You'll want a barrel with squarely cut threats and a smooth even shoulder for the recoil lug to mate with. The depth of the shoulder relative to the face of the barrel will determine how thick your recoil lug can be. If I recall correctly, the Rem. action thread is 1 1/6 x 16 tpi. Using a short bolt with that pitch to fit the recoil lug in place,marking the area where the bolt head aligns with the top of the recoil lug and then grinding off that portion of the bolt head to provide access to a larger portion of the head of the recoil lug is (IMO) a good way to keep things squared when drilling for the pin.</p><p>I've worked a lot of Timmney's and they're very good.</p><p>Stocks are a personal choice for style. Whether you want a straight comb, something with an adjustable cheek rest, etc. is something I'd never try to make recommendations about. Depends a great deal on how you intend to use the rifle. </p><p>"Stocky's" has some very good stocks at very good prices. HS Precision also makes very fine stuff - don't overlook the McMillan and other customs.</p><p>Best of luck to ya in taking on this challenge.</p><p>Wishing you good shootin' gun) - - - - - - - - - (X)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1231723, member: 50867"] Adam, first off, Thanks for Your Service. I don't think you're way off base at all. The trued Remington action would, IMO, be a good idea if you're an accuracy fanatic. I am; I'd do that. It wold also make it much easier to get the final product you probably want. You'll need a good barrel vise (I'd prefer aluminum to prevent those nasty scratches on barrels) the best drill press you can find and the necessary wrench set. Pinning the recoil lug isn't terribly difficult, but you've got to take your time (measure twice, drill once - good quality drill press is essential) to ensure that your set up is perfectly vertical and perfectly centered on the center line of the action. I use a machinist's square and a drill bit as short as possible. . You only get one chance to get it right. You'll want a recoil lug at least .250 IMO. I wouldn't use anything thinner. I haven't built a rifle on the Remage platform but, like you, it intrigues me. Perhaps one day when my rich uncle arrives with a gift I'll be able to do that. I don't see any machining requirement for the Remage platform: [U][U][U][U][URL="http://rifleshooter.com/2015/03/rebarrel-a-remington-700-without-a-lathe-mcgowen-remage-barrel-converison/"]Rebarrel a Remington 700 without a lathe: McGowen’s Remage barrel conversion | Rifleshooter.com[/URL][/U][/U][/U][/U] As I see it, fitting the barrel to the action is the most challenging phase. You'll want a barrel with squarely cut threats and a smooth even shoulder for the recoil lug to mate with. The depth of the shoulder relative to the face of the barrel will determine how thick your recoil lug can be. If I recall correctly, the Rem. action thread is 1 1/6 x 16 tpi. Using a short bolt with that pitch to fit the recoil lug in place,marking the area where the bolt head aligns with the top of the recoil lug and then grinding off that portion of the bolt head to provide access to a larger portion of the head of the recoil lug is (IMO) a good way to keep things squared when drilling for the pin. I've worked a lot of Timmney's and they're very good. Stocks are a personal choice for style. Whether you want a straight comb, something with an adjustable cheek rest, etc. is something I'd never try to make recommendations about. Depends a great deal on how you intend to use the rifle. "Stocky's" has some very good stocks at very good prices. HS Precision also makes very fine stuff - don't overlook the McMillan and other customs. Best of luck to ya in taking on this challenge. Wishing you good shootin' gun) - - - - - - - - - (X) [/QUOTE]
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