jacksdaddy
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Over the next few months I've decided to buy a Remington 700 SPS DM (Detachable Magazine) in 7mm-08 and turn it into a scout rifle. I intend to mount a Leupold FX-II 2.5x scope on Leupold quick detach rings and use XS System sights. I also want to have the barrel cut down to 18" including a muzzle brake (preferably one that doubles as a flash hider) and will need to have it set up to mount the scope forward of the receiver, and have the trigger cleaned up.
My questions are should I go ahead and rebarrel it when I do the barrel modifications? And does anyone have gunsmith recommendations for the barrel work? Also, is it worth replacing the stock and having it bedded? I'm new to rifles that aren't Army issued I'm trying to keep the entire project at or under $1500. The rifle, scope, rings and sights come to about $950.
Thanks in advance!
My questions are should I go ahead and rebarrel it when I do the barrel modifications? And does anyone have gunsmith recommendations for the barrel work? Also, is it worth replacing the stock and having it bedded? I'm new to rifles that aren't Army issued I'm trying to keep the entire project at or under $1500. The rifle, scope, rings and sights come to about $950.
Thanks in advance!