Remington Setup Special

Published on January 6, 2014
Duration: 6:29

This guide details the custom rifle build process for the Gunwerks Remington Setup Special, focusing on precision gunsmithing techniques. It covers action truing, barrel fluting, stock inletting, and final accuracy testing, as demonstrated by Mike Davidson, Sales Manager at Gunwerks. The process highlights the use of high-quality components like Shilen barrels and McMillan stocks to achieve sub-half MOA accuracy.

Quick Summary

The Gunwerks Remington Setup Special rifle is a custom build featuring a trued Remington 700 action, Shilen match-grade fluted barrel in 7mm Rem Mag, and a McMillan stock, achieving sub-half MOA accuracy at 200 yards for approximately $2,000 less than standard models.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gunwerks Facility
  2. 00:47The Remington Setup Special Project
  3. 02:25Action Truing and Preparation
  4. 03:01Barrel Fluting and Muzzle Brakes
  5. 03:33McMillan Stock Features
  6. 04:21Component Summary and Pricing
  7. 05:13Accuracy and Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Gunwerks Remington Setup Special rifle unique?

The Gunwerks Remington Setup Special is unique due to its custom build process, utilizing trued Remington 700 actions, Shilen match-grade barrels, and McMillan stocks to achieve sub-half MOA accuracy at 200 yards, all offered at a significant cost saving.

What gunsmithing steps are involved in building the Remington Setup Special?

The build involves critical gunsmithing steps such as truing the Remington action by facing and squaring it on a lathe, CNC fluting of the Shilen barrel, precise inletting of the McMillan stock, and proper bedding for optimal accuracy.

What components are used in the Gunwerks Remington Setup Special?

This special build features a trued Remington 700 action, a Shilen select match-grade fluted barrel chambered in 7mm Rem Mag, a Shilen trigger, and a custom-designed McMillan stock with specific ergonomic features for stability.

How accurate is the Gunwerks Remington Setup Special rifle?

The Gunwerks Remington Setup Special rifle is demonstrated to achieve sub-half Minute of Angle (MOA) accuracy at 200 yards, indicating a high level of precision suitable for long-range shooting applications.

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