What to do with a 700 action?

[hunter24605]

Poking around the pawn shop while waiting for my grandson's school to let out, and came across a new 700 long action. C.M., blued with the X-mark pro trigger. (2nd gen that's externally adjustable) at a decent price, so I started the paperwork and went back and picked it up after I picked him up from school...I had all sorts of ideas, but what I keep coming back to is building a 284 Win long action. I already have a long action Magpul 700 Hunter stock with DBM bottom/magwell I was going to use another M700 that I ended up swapping. Open to other ideas, but a 284 Win has really wormed its way to the top of my list.

 

[SJB358]

Man, the options are endless really...

The 284 Win is as good as any in my book and with Lapua 6.5x284 brass out there it makes it a first class choice in my book. Ain't found a 7mm I haven't liked yet.

Some other ideas would be the 338-284, or similar if you don't have a bigger caliber in your safe.

I have actually been thinking about a 6-06 a bit lately. But a 6-284 would be about the same deal. Lotsa good bullets out there for the 6mm's these days.

 

[RaySendero]

I build, customize and reload my rifles for a specific purpose and hunting plan.

So...Where's the hole or niche for this rifle for you?

 

[26NosFan]

Since its already a long action why limit yourself to the 284 other than nostalgia. if its a 7mm bore you want then I would say 280AI.

 

[DrMike]

The 284 Win is a great round. Mine is built on a long action Winchester. It does absolutely nothing than my 280s won't do, but I do enjoy the fact that it isn't common in these parts. And it does deliver some amazingly small groups. That'd be a great build for you, without a doubt.

 

[Dr. Vette]

Since its already a long action why limit yourself to the 284 other than nostalgia. if its a 7mm bore you want then I would say 280AI.

I would agree.

The 284 Win is meant for a short action. Unless your point is to have a lot of spare room for long bullets, I'd go with 280AI.

 

[JD338]

Since its already a long action why limit yourself to the 284 other than nostalgia. if its a 7mm bore you want then I would say 280AI.

I would agree.

The 284 Win is meant for a short action. Unless your point is to have a lot of spare room for long bullets, I'd go with 280AI.

Exactly!
Build it right and they can shoot.
M700 action Blueprinted
Hart #5 24" fluted barrel
Tubb recoil lug
LSS stock
Mark 4 4.5-14 on a picatinny rail

JD338

 

[gbflyer]

.284 was the original short-fat. Very efficient cartridge in terms of powder burned vs. velocity achieved. They are reputed to have a tendency for feeding issues due to the rebated rim but it’s something that can be solved. Generally not a big deal with a Rem 700. A long action is a good way to go, a short action limits you to SAAMI OAL which wastes a whole lot of room for powder in the case. Call Dave Manson at Manson Precision Reamers and he can set you up with a reamer throated properly for using ELD or any other VLD bullets in your long action.

Cool project. I’ve been half tempted myself. Let us know what you decide.

 

[Dr. Vette]

A long action is a good way to go, a short action limits you to SAAMI OAL which wastes a whole lot of room for powder in the case.

I noticed that with my 6mm Rem project. I wish it had a longer magazine and action, as it could easily handle more powder. When loaded to SAAMI/magazine length they are short!

 

[JD338]

A long action is a good way to go, a short action limits you to SAAMI OAL which wastes a whole lot of room for powder in the case.

I noticed that with my 6mm Rem project. I wish it had a longer magazine and action, as it could easily handle more powder. When loaded to SAAMI/magazine length they are short!

My 700 Classic 257 Roberts, which I gave to my daughter, is on a long action. The COL is 2.900" for the load I have with the 115 gr BT and it's basically a 25-06 performance wise. So yeah, I agree with you about the advantages of the long action.

JD338

 

[hunter24605]

Thanks guys..I already a Kimber 280 Ackley and a savage 6.5-284..you’re correct, I did thinking about the long bullets for the long action.


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[hunter24605]

Man, the options are endless really...

The 284 Win is as good as any in my book and with Lapua 6.5x284 brass out there it makes it a first class choice in my book. Ain't found a 7mm I haven't liked yet.

Some other ideas would be the 338-284, or similar if you don't have a bigger caliber in your safe.

I have actually been thinking about a 6-06 a bit lately. But a 6-284 would be about the same deal. Lotsa good bullets out there for the 6mm's these days.

I don't remember where I saw it, but somebody, maybe PTG, is selling a 284 win reamer specifically for using resized Lapua brass. Think they called it a "284 Win Match" chamber

 

[hunter24605]

The 284 Win is a great round. Mine is built on a long action Winchester. It does absolutely nothing than my 280s won't do, but I do enjoy the fact that it isn't common in these parts. And it does deliver some amazingly small groups. That'd be a great build for you, without a doubt.

HaHa, I'd have bet my lunch money that your suggestion would have been to swap it for a M70 Fwt donor and start from there...... :lol: :lol:

 

[djauofd]

Yeah did my 284 win on a long action last year. 28” McGowen precision Sendero profile with a Mac Gunworks break. 700 stainless long action, magpul Hunter stock , Vortex HST 6-24 scope. Had the chamber custom throated for 180 VLD through 197 SMK’s . The 197’s load out with a COL of 3.393”. Awesome rifle. About 2,875 FPS with 180,s . 2,725 with 197 SMK’s.


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[djauofd]

The other cartridge is a 270 win with a 170 Berger. I made the same way 26” McGowen precision no break. 1-8 twist . Spits out 170 Berger at 2930 FPS.


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[gbflyer]

Man, the options are endless really...

The 284 Win is as good as any in my book and with Lapua 6.5x284 brass out there it makes it a first class choice in my book. Ain't found a 7mm I haven't liked yet.

Some other ideas would be the 338-284, or similar if you don't have a bigger caliber in your safe.

I have actually been thinking about a 6-06 a bit lately. But a 6-284 would be about the same deal. Lotsa good bullets out there for the 6mm's these days.

I don't remember where I saw it, but somebody, maybe PTG, is selling a 284 win reamer specifically for using resized Lapua brass. Think they called it a "284 Win Match" chamber

Don’t let the fancy website fool you. Kiff himself is an excellent toolmaker, I believe he learned at JGS, but I’m not sure there’s any adult supervision at that place...sorry to digress.

Man those 284 pics above are sweet!

 

[hunter24605]

Yeah did my 284 win on a long action last year. 28” McGowen precision Sendero profile with a Mac Gunworks break. 700 stainless long action, magpul Hunter stock , Vortex HST 6-24 scope. Had the chamber custom throated for 180 VLD through 197 SMK’s . The 197’s load out with a COL of 3.393”. Awesome rifle. About 2,875 FPS with 180,s . 2,725 with 197 SMK’s.


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Nice looking rig! The Magpul Hunter stock I have is OD green, and the scope I have laying here I thought I'd put on it is a Viper 6.5-20x50

 

[djauofd]

All my builds are Remage barrels . I have and OD Green 338 win mag 26” Sendero 1-10 twist Mac Gunworks Brake. It has a Burris XTR 2. 5 x26 Mil scrib on it. It spits out 250 gr Bergers at 2,860 FPS. I have the sickness.

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