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Offline Swampman

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.223 Rework Finished.
« on: December 07, 2010, 12:03:05 PM »
I'd been wanting a lightweight .223 for some time and I found a Remington 700 ADL in an old country store real cheap.  I added a CDL stock off a .270WSM from Gunbroker, some slightly worn bottom metal from eBay, the .223 magazine box from Remington, and a mil-spec two part epoxy finish to the bottom metal.  The trigger is very light, maybe 2lbs.  The sights were missing so I used filler screws to fill the holes.  Using the short magnum stock free floated the barrel nicely.



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Re: .223 Rework Finished.
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2010, 02:58:05 AM »
SWAMPMAN:  Did you stain the checkering darker than the stock or is it just coming out that way in the photo?  As I re-did a BDL 700 yrs. ago and did stain the checkering darker and I personally like the effect.  Nice looking project.  Jim
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Re: .223 Rework Finished.
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2010, 05:26:47 AM »
The stock is just the way it came from the factory I believe.
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"Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it? Why not all agreed, as you can all read the Book?" Sogoyewapha, "Red Jacket" - Senaca

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Re: .223 Rework Finished.
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2010, 07:28:46 AM »
Heck of a nice job Swamp!!  I have a stainless 700 lite varminter in 223 with an HS precision semi beavertail stock.  Came from the factory that way and while it's nice...it isn't blue steel and nice wood.
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Re: .223 Rework Finished.
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2010, 05:22:23 AM »
Looks good swampy!

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Re: .223 Rework Finished.
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2010, 07:50:57 AM »
That's a beautiful rifle Swampy. Let us know how it shoots.  ;D



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