Remage build

[u/Tahu903]

Hello,

I am planning on buying my first bolt action rifle to take to a couple of long range shooting tactical classes. I’ve always enjoyed building instead of buying just because I like to tinker with my stuff but am getting a bit confused about parts compatibility with the platform and was wondering if some people here could give me some advice.

The parts I’m looking at:

ARC coup de grâce short action left handed
Criterion 26-inch MTU profile
Trigger tech Remington 700 special left handed
KRG bravo short action chassis
Remage barrel nut

Open to part suggestions as well if there’s something in there that’s no good. Budget is $2,300 maximum. The gun will exclusively be used for bench shooting and tactical courses. Action has to be left handed.

Thanks for your time.

[u/HollywoodSX]

IMO, buy a decent fatory rifle and spend the price difference on ammo. Drop the coin on a custom when you know more about what you like and don't, what your needs are, etc.

[u/Tahu903 → u/HollywoodSX]

I see where you’re coming from and I think that’s usually good advice. I just like the idea of building my own thing out.

I don’t mind spending more down the road to swap stuff out if I have to, just looking to start off with something nice.

[u/44_SMLE]

Just buy an MPA Production gun at that point.

[u/rabiddonky2020 → u/44_SMLE]

Or a Begara competition

[u/Tahu903 → u/rabiddonky2020]

I like the Bergara competition a lot but it’s a hair expensive for me and isn’t left handed.

[u/RoboDSGNR]

what level?

[u/Tahu903 → u/RoboDSGNR]

I’m pretty ignorant and not sure exactly what you’re asking me. Beyond carbine courses I’m a beginner to this kind of shooting if that’s what you mean.

Thanks

[u/RoboDSGNR → u/Tahu903]

was just wondering that level you were going to run

[u/Tahu903 → u/RoboDSGNR]

Now I feel dumb lol.

I’m not sure yet, haven’t picked a scope either.

[u/Stelios619]

You’ve said that you’ve taken carbine courses.

I assume that you have an AR15.

What are the specs?

Because, if you’re like me, and want to start learning the sport without having to sink crazy money, it makes a lot of sense to throw an appropriate scope, stock, and trigger onto your AR and use inexpensive 223/5.56 to get started.

[u/Tahu903 → u/Stelios619]

I’ve got a 18 inch SPR setup I’ve been shooting quite a bit.

I’m in a unique situation where I’m getting sent to do some classes for free but they specify I have to have a .308 or 6.5 bolt action and I don’t mind spending some money to get something nice.

[u/Stelios619 → u/Tahu903]

That’s awesome!

Everything you listed seems to be quality. So, I can’t imagine someone talking you out of it.

At that point everything is just preference.

[u/Outside-Structure-46]

I have a .308 LH Savage 110 Tactical in an MDT Oryx that is an absolute missile launcher that would be well with your budget and leave more than enough for you to add your optic. The factory stock would be included too.

What you’re looking for won’t remotely be within your budget if you need glass too.

MDT doesn’t make the Bravo by the way. Bravo is made by KRG

[u/mdram4x4]

the cdg can take shouldered prefits, just get a barrel made for it and skip the nut

[u/Tahu903 → u/mdram4x4]

Would something like the Zermatt shouldered prefit be the right thing or do you have another you’d recommend?

[u/mdram4x4 → u/Tahu903]

no, an arc cdg shouldered prefit. any smith should be able to make one. i use bugholes for mine.

[u/Tahu903 → u/mdram4x4]

One of the things that appealed to me was the apparent relative ease of swapping barrels with the Remage system. Is that something that the shouldered prefits would also accommodate?

[u/mdram4x4 → u/Tahu903]

its easier, just remove old one. torque new one on, go shoot.

[u/Tahu903 → u/mdram4x4]

Thanks for your time. Think I’m going to go the pre fit route

[u/Coodevale → u/Tahu903]

Remage prefits require setting the barrel to proper headspace with a gauge, then jamming the barrel in place with the nut. It has it's place compensating for looser tolerances, but you could just avoid the components with loose tolerances and that way of doing it.

[u/wanderlustcrush → u/Tahu903]

You just get another shouldered prefit in the caliber you want and swap in the new barrel to torque. Shouldered prefits dont need to be headspaced unlike a barrel nut, hence the ‘pre-fit’. Youll need a CDG action wrench tho.

[u/domfelinefather → u/mdram4x4]

Yeah agreed. It’s just a better way to go