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http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-mountain-ss.aspx
Looking to pick one of these up and build my brother a western big game rifle. He likes .270 and does not reload so .270 it is. Just not sure when these new 2012 700s will be available. ???

Going to throw some Talley Low mounts and a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36mm with the B&C reticule on it..

Manufacture Specs:
Rifle: 6.5lbs = 104ozs
Scope: 11.40zs
Talley Rings: 4ozs
Total: 119.4ozs, 7.5lbs empty, no sling.

Debating other tricks to cut a little weight, but figured for the money I'd have to get a new stock to really cut back.

Going to tune the trigger to 3lbs, pick up Butler Creek Mountain Sling and some Leupold Screw on Lens caps for it.

I also like this little add on as it locks the bolt down when on safety sort of like a 3 position safety would.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=13788/avs|Make~~Model_1=Remington__700/Product/REMINGTON-600-700-3-FUNCTION-SAFETY


I want this to be a special rifle for my brother. Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

Go for a .308, short action.

You could change out the factory bolt shroud/firing pin assembly for a Callahan or Gre-tan unit, that alone shaves a little more than 2 ozs. over factory and will only cost you maybe $55-$60 bucks.

7.5 empty is rather easy to achieve.

I'd look for a smoking deal on a Rem 700 XCR2. I'd get rid of the tupperwear, and order a McM Edge stock. That's how I'd do it. He'll get a greatly superior stock and a good coating.

Leave the barrel at 24 or cut to 22? Any idea how much just the barreled action of the XCR II weighs?

Interesting.. Callahan have a website? Did not find via a Google...

Cut it or leave it, doesn't matter. The Edge stock vastly superior to any B&C stock tho, or any other production stock. I've had them all, and now my 5 killing rifles all wear Edges!

I don't know what the bbl'd action weight is. I picked up a 270 at the local sporting goods store and it was light. I wish I had my scale with me, as it was lighter than advertised.

I don't know what those new mountain rifles will hit the market at, but you can probably find a XCR2 for 700ish. $500 for the Edge, or a little bit less if you sniff around a little.

Calvin is correct, the XCR coating is amazing.

That'll be more relevant in some climates than others though, I suppose.

Heck of a nice thing you are doing!!

I did a few calls around and only can only fine the XCR IIs at 900ish. Where are you seeing them in the 700 range?
I need to shop where you do! : )

I've seen them on the internet. Look around a bit and watch the classfieds etc. here in AK you'll pay a little more. I recall them wanting $1100 locally..(grin)

Yea, I saw then on the net in the $750 range, just thought maybe you had a spot in AK I needed to know about! $950 is about as cheep as it gets up here in the stores...

Here's the stock you should have bought...(grin)

https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._McMillan_EDGE_Rem_700_LA_Re#Post6165836

XCR2 in 280 for $700.
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth..._F_S_or_F_T_Remington_700_XC#Post6142163


Be patient and keep looking.

He did express interest in the CDL SF .270. Wonder how light a guy could get one of those in a McMillian stock?

I'd buy one of the stainless ADL's I see selling at Sportsmans warehouse and Dicks for $479, ditch the scope and stock. Replace the factory stock with an Edge. You'll be right at $1,000 with a heavier, thicker barrel, a MUCH better, lighter stock, and I'd bet come out at about the same weight or possibly lighter.

I have a Rem 700 mountain rifle in SS that I bought in the mid 90's. Mine is in 30-06 and has the Leupold 3-9x40, otherwise is as yours with Talleys. My only regret is not getting the 2.5-8x36 scope you have chosen. Mine weighed 6.25 lbs. exactly out of the box without scope, my son's weighed an ounce less.

My son and I bought identical rifles and both had trouble with the original synthetic stock. His stock was too flimsy to hold the recoil and began to buckle/flex on the second or third shot, throwing bullets way to one side and high. I glass bedded mine and stiffened it enough that it has held up. My son hunted with his as a single shot one season and then Remington replaced his stock but he didn't trust the stock to hold up so sold his.

I like the light weight to carry in the alpine, without dropping a pile of money in it. Mine has proven to be an excellent shooter with only one bullet. It was the most finicky barrel I've ever tried to find a load for. Mine begins to spread a group after three shots, which I assume is due to the thin barrel heating up. So I make sure that it shoots true on the first cold shot from the barrel. Mine groups the first three hunting rounds under 3/4 inch starting with a cold barrel. Fortunately, the bullet it shoots well is the 180 Swift A-frame.

So a mixed review: I have one, like it, know its quirks, positives and negatives. Depends on how much money, time, focus etc. you want to spend. It is a light rifle as is for the money. 'Course, I paid $395 for mine.

Midway, Brownells or PTG all sell them. Not sure they have a website?? I think PTG makes the Callahan.

I can't fathom going that route when the Kimber 84L MT in 270 is already available.

That's because you've played Kimber roulette and won.

Yup... 11 times.

Can't say that about the Remington's I've owned, and I've had more than 11...