mxsailor803
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So I’ve got a custom build kicking around in my head that I’m wanting to tackle. I’m a Remington 700 fan and I’m wanting to build a rifle around a custom action. My problem is recommendations on actions. Defiance is the main one that comes to mind but what other recommendations do some of you have? Weight is a concern of mine due to this will be a light weight hunting rifle with either a Proof Research Carbon fiber wrap barrel or a lighter sported taper 416 stainless cambered in 270-308. My reasoning for this build is actually a couple. I like short action cartridges as I typically hunt with one of my .243win 700’s but I also use my 700 in .270win (yea I know not a short action). No I’m not interested in a .308 or 7-08 as the .308 just never did anything for me and yes I have one in a 788. The 7-08 never interested me because I don’t have anything else that’s chambered in that diameter. Plus, this build is to pay homage to my grandfather. He’s the one that got me into reloading when I was a teenager and making .270IHMSA for his rifle that I actually have. More importantly, this will be a retirement build for me since I will be retiring from active duty in 2 years.