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I've got a 7mm-08 barrel threaded for a remington action. I've been searching for a donor action for it and have two likely candidates a remington 700 sps DM and a remington model Seven. So to the collective knowledge here which would you choose?
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It depends on the barrel contour/length.
Light barrel = Model Seven
Heavier barrel = 700
Also, it sounds like you need to decide if you like factory DM or not?
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Stay away from the DM... and I'd go 700 for better/more stocks/parts etc.
I have a new 243 donor that I have for sale in the classifieds if you'd like to make an offer as well.
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Unfortunately neither of our national governments are supportive towards private citizens bringing firearms or ammunition across the border permanently. Otherwise I would be interested in bringing one in from the US.
It is a 22 mountain rifle contour and I would like to leave it the full length. Floor plate vs DM not terribly concerned either way.
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A 700 in 7-08 shooting 162's ELD's from AICS mags would be sweet. I screwed together a .260 last year with a sporter bbl and love it with 147's. Had to dremel a spot on the feed ramp. Binderless Accurate Mags, PTG Stealth and a McM Hunter. ![[Linked Image]](http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy178/Higbean/Hunting%20stuff/AB6F78F3-42E9-42D5-AC28-87CB597FAA8D_zpsnrdojzxi.jpg)
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I have 2 factory DM actions and they work perfectly. I would lean towards the 700 DM over the 7. Little more room as well.
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Sounds like the DM and lack of aftermarket stocks may not be as big of an issue as I built it in my head. Probably going to go that route.
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A 700 in 7-08 shooting 162's ELD's from AICS mags would be sweet. I screwed together a .260 last year with a sporter bbl and love it with 147's. Had to dremel a spot on the feed ramp. Binderless Accurate Mags, PTG Stealth and a McM Hunter. That is a bad azz rig.
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