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I think I like it....just need to see how it shoots now. Rem SA 700 ADL Bolt fluting/skeletonizing by Kampfeld Pac-Nor S/S Barrel - can't remember, but think it's a #4. Muzzle diameter is .690" at 18.5". Brown Precision stock pilar-bedded Ray Montgomery in Colorado trued the action and installed/chambered the barrel. It's a 358 Win throated for a 200 Gr. Hornady SP at 2.825" COL. Barrel was cut to 18.5". I was wondering what was taking Ray so long, but didn't want to bother him. He sent the barreled action back with a note saying that he had suffered a heart attack right after he finished the rifle and was out of commission for about a month and a half. VERY understandable and I hope Ray is doing better now (for selfish reasons because I have a few more to send him). Anyway....here it is. I used the heavier contour to keep the balance while having a compact rifle. The rifle with scope balances right at the front action screw. Weight as shown is right at 7 lbs and feels really good (technical term) to the shoulder and in shooting position.
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your flippant remarks which you so adeptly sling
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I'm with him. That's a dang cool little rifle, especially with that stubby/chubby stainless tube.
Now with even more aplomb
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Little Ray does good work!
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looks great , if it were mine i would shorten the forearm couple inches,,,,,
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Definitely cool! Nice scope also.
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Little Ray does good work!
Dober His protected crown is a thing of beauty!
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looks great , if it were mine i would shorten the forearm couple inches,,,,, I have thought about that and I'm torn. I may want to turn it into a long(er) barreled custom later and also may want to sell the Brown someday and order a McEdge. So I think I'll leave it as is.......for now.
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+1 I'm not a Remington 700 OR synthetic stock guy and I think think that thing looks (and is sure to function) fantastic!! The whole concept is just cool...
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I like the length of the forearm, gives the rifle a kind of 600/660ish look.
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I've had .358 thoughts for a good while now...
Thanks for the reminder...
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My compliments to the chef. Excellent handy rifle with alot of thump to it.
It`ll be great on the hunts.
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That's what I'd call " 358heaven " right there.
Nicely done ! I'd leave the stock just the way it is.
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Should be great for pigs in the mesquites or creek bottoms. Nice rig!
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THAT'S FN HOT!!!
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Corrected it for ya !
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