remington 300 ultra

[creekbear]

 Hello , I ran across a great deal on a used(like new) 300 ultra , i wanted a sendero but couldnt afford it so i bought this one not gonna say how much just that it was significantly lower than the sendero. I am going to put a better sock and brrl on it  in the near future just ahvent decided which as of yet. My real question is where can i find  fluted bolt for this gun ,do i have to buy a brand new one or just have the stock one machined , I have never had any type of custom work done to a gun always just shot them out-of-the box. With this one I want to treat my self to something a little better( the wife says its ok) . Any and all advice welcome Thanks.

[sniperVLS]

What Model rifle? It could be one of several in that caliber.

If you buy fluted bolt, you're probably going to pay out the nose for it, although taking it to a smith might not be much cheaper. Get on Google and do some searching. I assume it's a 700? If so, the options are almost limitless.

NOTE: Selling the bolt that came with it will offset the cost of getting a fluted one

[creekbear]

Its a Rem 700, I kinda figured that would be the case as far as expense goes is their really any advantage or disadvantages to doing this? Talked to Brown precision today and he strongly advised against doing it in fact he said he would not do it , he gave me a couple of ideas in other directions to go to get the gun to shoot to its full potential. The fluted bolt was a cosmetic touch and I think that for the time being my $$$$ is better spent on a better stock and barrel upgrade. Would really like a sendero type stock and heavy barrel if any one knows where their is a take-off sendero stock and barrel please let me know as i will be interested. Any and all ideas are welcome as I am new to the customizing side of firearms. Thanks

[sniperVLS]

Making cosmetic changes brings with it many opinions. For me, if it doesn't make the rifle shoot better or feel better, I wouldn't bother. Fluting a bolt always seemed silly to me but if its something that intrigues you and you have the cash, go for it. Some do it just to lighten the overall weight 1/8 lb 

H-S Precision is responsible for making the stocks you get with varmint models from remington, that would be the VS, all older Senderos, VSF, VS SF, VS SF II, Sendero SF II, and the Police/PSS. If I left any out, someone will correct me. Just make sure that when you get a barrel, check to see if it's a varmint contour or a thicker bull barrel. The stocks only accept certain ones so it's important in the long run.

I've never bought a rifle and tinkered with it but I am doing so next week. I'm getting the very affordable SPS Varmint. The only weak link(if you want to call it that) is the plastic stock, so I'm throwing a H-S PST12 Police stock on it. The SPS-V comes with the new trigger and the matte finish is the same as the Police models. Even with that cheapo stock, it's getting .700 groupings, and they shrink to .3 and .4 in reviews when they simply slapped a H-S tactical or varmint stock on it.

It's not custom but for me it'll be a different experience. Heck, if I get it home and it shoots .5, I'm may not change a thing 

Oops, this was about your custom build, sorry I got carried away!

**I have never looked at barrels that were seperate. Google is your friend.

[kudzu]

If you are going to rebarrel and restock a rifle, and you are looking to save money.
I don't see where you will come out. You should be able to find a good used sendero with a good barrel and a good stock (H-S Prescision) allready on it. With what you payed for the the action plus a barrel plus a new stock, JMO but look for a used sendero if that's what you wanted to start with. I picked up used a sendero 300rum last year for 600. I say used, the gun was only fired twice before I got it. This gun with 200gr Accubond bullets over 92.5 RL 25 will shoot 1.25'' groups at 300yards. Other than adjusting the trigger, there has been nothing done to this gun.
I have seen several used sendero's in the 400-500 range. These were the 2ng generation  senderos with the SS fluted barrels. The older (first gen.) with the black matte barrels I'm not sure if they came in the 300rum. I will help search one out for ya.  DM

[sniperVLS]

I would have recommended that but it seemed he wanted to build from scratch. I agree though, get an used sendero and bypass the rest.

The orginal sendero ended a few years before the .300rum was conceived so don't bother looking. It was available in .25-06, 7mm, ,300winmag and a few others.

The 2nd gen is when they got the RUM treatment with both the 300 and 338. I wish the SF II offered the .338RUM but life isn't perfect.

[creekbear]

I have some leeway on this build because i bought this gun from a friend of mine that has ABSOLUTELY more $$$ than he can ever spend , I picked it up after he took it to south TX. for a nilgai hunt ,he had never shot the rifle he had it sighted at the range for him once again more money than sense. He shot at a blue bull in south TX. and called me that night said if i wanted the gun it was mine for the cost of a round of golf at Angola. Well as Im sure you can guess we went golfing the day after he got home,so i have some room to build here,but I also have a wife and 2 kids , so i have to be semi budget minded this is the reason I am looking for a take off sendero stock and barrel as I cannot afford to go out and just buy one because I like them. I'll have to do this one step at a time but in the end I do want a sendero style looking rifle . It doesnt have to be an exact copy thats just the general direction I am looking at going ,once again any and all help and advice appreciated.

[kudzu]

Talk your $$$ friend into a sendero. (one like you want) Sight it in for him if you know what I mean. 18 holes later it will be yours. LOL


If that don't work, take the gun you have and trade it ( sale it) for a sendero. A HS stock with cost you close to 300 and a barrel about the same.  You ca n find new senderos for around 700-750.

Can you tell I'm a sendero man. Both I have are very accurate. 7mmRUM & 300rum.
You will find there is no substitute for one of the originals.

good luck DM