FS: Remington 700 BDL 30-06 with Shilen barrel, Rogard/NP3 finish

[ruppart]

This has been something of a project rifle for me over the last few years, but I've decided to go in a different direction (caliber/rifle setup). If someone's looking for an absolutely top quality hunting rifle (barrel, trigger, coatings, etc.) at a great price, this is it. Here's what it's had done to it:

 

The factory stock has had a Pachmayr Decelerator pad installed, been free-floated, and then glass & pillar bedded. The trigger has been adjusted (by a gunsmith, not me) to approx. 3.5 lbs (very clean). Also has had a Shilen match-grade stainless 23" barrel (#3 contour) installed along with a full action "blue printing", ie everything trued up & set to spec. (Barrel & action work done at Brunos, here in Phoenix). Finally, the entire action (bolt, barreled receiver, and trigger group) has been to Robar to be coated in Rogard & NP3. The action is VERY smooth & nice. Total round count (with the new barrel) is approximately 200 rounds (not significantly past being broken in). This rifle/barrel combo shoots extremely well (3-shot groups less than 1", often less than .75", @ 100 yards with only me shooting) with 150, 165, and 180 gr Noslers, in either partition or ballistic tip flavors. It's also accounted for two elk and a mule deer.

 

Of note on the cosmetic side––the stock has it's share of bumps & scratches, as it's hardly been a safe queen. Also, Robar was unable to get their Rogard finish to completely stick to the trigger guard/floor plate assembly (they warned me about this ahead of time, saying they've had hit-or-miss results on Remington assemblies, depending on the quality of the pot metal used). Hence, it looks like crap. As this was a utility/"project" rifle that I was eventually going to re-stock, I was not terribly bothered by this. But it needs to be pointed out explicitly.

 

Lastly, it includes the pictured set of Leupold rings & bases.

 

Looking to get $500 local, or plus actual shipping to your FFL. If you're local, I've also got some 180gr Partitions and 150gr Ballistic Tips I can include. Please IM or email me with any questions. No trades, please. Thanks!

 

[KDL]

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[couesobsession]

Great price for a hunting gun. Something you really dont have to worry about beating up a bit. I bet that rifle could shoot .5 inch or maybe less with a really good handload. Someone should snatch it up beforre you change your mind . If I had the money...