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Seems like somebody recently was talking about buying a 700 ADL youth model (20" bbl'd action) and slapping it in a Ti stock to make a sort of working-man's mtn rifle. Has anybody else done this? If so, post up some pics.

I think I may try to find one in 243 Win as coyote calling is quickly becoming my new favorite off-season hobby. Sort of a dual purpose deer/walking varminter. Here's what the blueprint would read:
-700 ADL Youth model in 243
-Ti stock (from stocky's) Olive w/ black webbing
-Talley LW rings
-VXII 2-7 (or 6x36 FXIII)
-Adjust X-mark trigger to manageable weight

If not, I could always find a Mtn. Guide in 243 or 22-250, but they're getting even harder to come by

I did one in a 308 a couple of years back and for me it was an incredibly accurate and user friendly lil rig.

Plus for me, the 20" std contour is something I prefer over the lighter mtn contour.

One in a 243 would be a dream of a yote/lope/deer rifle!

Dober

I did one in 243 AI. I'm not much on the Mtn contour either. I pick up that rifle more than any other cf I have.

Joseph

+1 on the standard contour with a light stock. I like the slightly forward balance point.

obviously "poor" has a few different meanings.
I think a poor mans mountain rifle would be a used howa carbine.

I have several of the 20" 700 ADL, matte with open sights, new take-off barrels in 243 if anybody needs 1.

Jeff

I was kinda thinking about a Marlin XS-7 or Stevens 200 for under $300.

Jeff

I'd buy the Marlin XS-7 and go huntin if on a tight budget. For a little more I'd go Tikka in an accurate lightweight rifle.

I think what you have in mind would work fine if you already have the rifle. If you have to buy the rifle, then the stock, it is starting to add up to a lot more money.

Dober,

Any idea what the weight difference is between a standard contour at 20" vs. MR at 22"...

Eric

I think Wildswalker has a .243 youth model he had punched to ai. His has performed very well from the comments I've read, although his is nestled into a McMillan and not a Ti takeoff

Remington is putting out their Gander Mtn Mountain Guide rifle again this year in stainless. I hope to score one of those in 243 - if I can ever get an answer from the Gander Mtn folks - they seem real nice but don't seem to know much when you contact them, and sorry to say I don't have a store anyplace near me so will see how it works out.
Seems that might classify as a sorta Poor mans Mtn rifle:)

Why not just buy a SS/Syn Remington Model 7 and be done with it? I absolutely LOVE my ULA in .284 Win, but it's only 6 ozs lighter than my factory M-7 in 7-08.

It's exciting to hear about the Mtn Guide guns this year. I'm with Dober on the 20" standard contour over the MR contour. I think it would handle like a dream.

I'll believe that when I hear people are finding new stock in the stores. They are not newly added to Remington's website. They have been shown on there continuously since the last special run hit the stores. What is your source of info? I hope you're right, just skeptical.

OregonMuley,

Where'd you hear about the Mountain Guides running again. I'd like to find out about chamberings and when they'd be available.

Well, I called Remington and after getting passed around from one old lady to another I was told they were supposed to be out in about a month. Then, after talking to half a dozen really friendly folks at Gander and receiving an email from them they kind of said the same thing - about a month:) So maybe in a year they will have them..grin

Or if you would just sell or trade me for yours Bluedreaux I'd be dialed in - sure I can't trade ya for a nice 223?????

If Gander gets the Mountain Guides back in, I'm getting as many as I can afford!

That's wrong man... If I traded ya, the new models wouldn't be out for at least a year I'm sure.

I dont know what to think about the GM guns...



and then just today Remington shot me this email...



From: "pahick"
Date: Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Subject: Model 700� Mtn. SS Guide Special Run
To: inforemington.cominforemington.com>


Dear Sir(s),


I have noticed two changes on your website, one being the Model 700� Mtn. SS Guide Special Run. Is this a new model run for the 2010 year? Or is this item from the leftover stock of the previous run? The second item I noticed is the absence of the Alaskan Ti. Was this model discontinued for the 2010 year? Thank you for any information you can provide.

Response (Ronnie) 01/20/2010 11:11 AM
Pahick,

Good morning. The Alaskan Ti is not available at this time and will only be available through the custom shop sometime this year. The 700 Mtn SS Guide Rifle is available this year through Gander Mountain only and is in limited quantities. Thank you.



So who the [bleep] knows anymore

call gander if you really want to be confused they are very nice but are not very gun savy