Building the Side Chick by Q

Published on August 6, 2019
Duration: 24:20

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to install a Remington 700 barreled action into the Q Side Chick chassis system. Presented by Mitch Brzee of Q, the guide covers the installation of the handguard, stock, magazine catch, grip, and top rail, emphasizing specific torque values and techniques. The process transforms a standard Remington 700 into a modern, folding chassis rifle, enhancing its functionality and ergonomics.

Quick Summary

The Q Side Chick chassis system by Q LLC modernizes Remington 700 actions with features like a folding stock, full-length handguard, and detachable magazine conversion. Installation involves specific steps for the handguard, stock, magazine catch, grip, and top rail, with critical torque specifications for each component to ensure proper function and durability.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction: Remington 700 to Side Chick
  2. 00:35Introducing the Side Chick by Q
  3. 01:27Side Chick Design Features
  4. 01:57Side Chick Assembly Overview
  5. 02:16Handguard Installation: Draw and Pinch Screws
  6. 02:31Installing the Q-cert
  7. 02:56Stock Design Features
  8. 04:01Hinge Sub-Assembly
  9. 06:09Attaching Hinge to Stock Frame
  10. 07:00Mag Catch Assembly
  11. 09:06Attaching Stock to Chassis
  12. 10:22Action Installation into Chassis
  13. 11:18Recoil Lug Seating and Action Screw Torque
  14. 12:24Grip Sub-Assembly
  15. 13:34Installing Grip Extension
  16. 15:02Removing Old Base and Installing Q Base
  17. 16:11Handguard Installation Steps
  18. 17:23Placing the Top Rail
  19. 18:24Top Rail Screw Installation and Torque
  20. 19:52Installing Handguard Screws
  21. 20:43Final Handguard Screw Torque
  22. 21:22Completed Side Chick Build
  23. 21:30Weight Comparison: Before and After
  24. 22:36Side Chick Features and Benefits
  25. 23:00Conclusion and Range Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Q Side Chick chassis system?

The Q Side Chick is a chassis system designed by Q LLC to modernize older Remington 700 actions. It provides features like a folding stock, a full-length handguard with M-LOK or Q-Sur attachment, and converts the rifle to use detachable magazines, significantly enhancing its ergonomics and functionality.

How do you attach the handguard to the Q Side Chick chassis?

The handguard is attached using a two-screw system: a draw screw that pulls the handguard rearward and a pinch screw that secures it rotationally. The draw screw is finger-tightened first, followed by the pinch screw for alignment, and then both are torqued to specific values.

What are the torque specifications for installing the Q Side Chick chassis?

Key torque specifications include 15 inch-pounds for the handguard draw and pinch screws, 49 inch-pounds for the hinge and stock attachment screws, 65 inch-pounds for the action screws, and 49 inch-pounds for the grip extension screws.

How much weight can be saved by installing a Remington 700 in the Q Side Chick chassis?

Installing a Remington 700 into the Q Side Chick chassis can result in a significant weight reduction. For example, a build shown weighed 8.48 pounds with the Side Chick, compared to 9.6 pounds in its previous chassis, and the Side Chick chassis itself is lighter than comparable chassis systems.

What are the key advantages of the Q Side Chick chassis over a traditional Remington 700 stock?

The Q Side Chick offers several advantages, including a folding stock for improved portability and storage, a full-length handguard for accessory mounting, a detachable magazine system for faster reloads, and improved ergonomics with adjustable stock features, transforming an older rifle into a modern platform.

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