Difference between ADL, BDL, SPS on R700?

[TheBelly]

Is there a difference in the action and bolt between the various Remington 700 models? Say all I wanted was the action and bolt, knowing I was going to build it up in a month or so, what are the differences in the action and bolt of the various models? Are there different mounting lugs for stocks, scope base, etc.? Am I over thinking this?

[Tim K]

A friend is doing this right now. He just bought a cheapie from Sportsmans for $450 new. I'm 99% sure the actions are all the same. Triggers vary, so watch that.

[TheBelly]

Yep, plan on replacing the trigger.

Since a .243 has the parent case of a .308, can I get either and then have it re-barreled when the time comes?

[Tim K]

Exactly.

[TheBelly]

except for a trigger, I think I have the rest of it locked in.... now to get the 'donor' action......

any other advice?

[Hoser]

any other advice?

Dont screw up.

[Tim K]

What caliber? .308? .260?

[TheBelly]

Dont screw up.

Wisdom. You has it.

[TheBelly]

What caliber? .308? .260?

.243 to start, probably. I 'have' a .308 (Larue on order, lower in hand).

[TheBelly]

The .243 Remington 700 is now in hand. $440 out the door. It even has a scope on it! <---sarcasm.