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Old 01-25-2018, 08:46 PM
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Default Who says an SPS 700 cant look good???

Here is a rifle i finally finished the other day.
Rem 700 LH SPS 7mag
Fluted barrel, slabbed action, helical fluted bolt, barrel cut to 24” and brake installed. All metal coated in Cerakote Graphite Black. Wildcat Composites carbon fibre stock converted to left hand inlet. Stock dipped by Brokentine Custom in Kuiu Verde 2.0. Factory xmark pro trigger tuned to 2.5 pounds.

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Old 01-25-2018, 09:10 PM
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Nice looking rifle. I prefer nice and round barrels myself, but well done!
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Old 01-25-2018, 09:40 PM
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looks great , how much for that stock?
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Old 01-25-2018, 09:49 PM
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How much did that SPS run you? Looks great!
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looks great , how much for that stock?
Around $900 by the time it was all said and done
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Old 01-26-2018, 06:49 AM
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Very nice job.
Once you get rid of the barrel, trigger, bolt and stock the sps is a great rifle.
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Old 01-26-2018, 07:48 AM
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Awesome build Rob.

Can't wait to get my Rem 700 Long Range done.

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Old 01-26-2018, 07:57 AM
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The SPS is a great rifle if you just change the stock. That looks good ( bolt is on the wrong side though ). They do shoot good with very little work.
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:02 AM
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Looks good as usual Rob.
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:20 AM
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do you flute the factory barrel or is that aftermarket?
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:21 AM
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also whats the final weight?
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Old 01-26-2018, 10:07 AM
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Factory barrel. Final weight was 5 pounds 15.7 ounces.
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Old 01-26-2018, 12:26 PM
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I've been looking for a replacement stock for my SPS 7mm . Mine shoots fine just think I could improve it
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Old 01-26-2018, 01:35 PM
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Nice work! Do you do metal work for a living? Or is it just a hobby?
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Old 01-26-2018, 04:30 PM
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Looks good!
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Old 01-26-2018, 05:16 PM
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That is a nice looking rifle.
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Old 01-26-2018, 06:57 PM
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Really nice looking rifle.
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Old 01-26-2018, 09:51 PM
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Very nice work
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Old 01-27-2018, 12:18 AM
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I have to admit that is a very nice looking rifle,good job.
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Old 01-27-2018, 04:45 AM
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That's a beautiful rifle man!
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Old 01-27-2018, 06:53 AM
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Nice rig!
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:12 AM
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That looks really great!

If I had anything less than supportive to say, it would be that the graphics and finishing of the stock seem to have cost a lot of money, I think the wildcat composites run around $350? I'm just curious how that got to be so much more if you don't mind? I would have thought maybe $150-250 more than the cost of the stock itself.

I also have an SPS left handed rifle, though in 300 WM, yours looks great but I'm not sure I want mine any lighter, maybe if it was a .270

Again, great work!
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Old 01-30-2018, 02:09 PM
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That looks really great!

If I had anything less than supportive to say, it would be that the graphics and finishing of the stock seem to have cost a lot of money, I think the wildcat composites run around $350? I'm just curious how that got to be so much more if you don't mind? I would have thought maybe $150-250 more than the cost of the stock itself.

I also have an SPS left handed rifle, though in 300 WM, yours looks great but I'm not sure I want mine any lighter, maybe if it was a .270

Again, great work!

The Wildcat blank is in that range, but if you have it done by a smith you need them to finish inleting, cut and shape the bolt cut out and bed before you have it painted or dipped. Plus a recoil pad. The Wildcat blanks are not drop in.

The price for my Wildcat was:

-Sanded and filled blank + tax and shipping: ~410
Inlet, fit and bolt cutout: $50
Bedding: $ 130
Paint: $150
Swivel install: $35
I did recoil pad myself
These prices are from memory, but are in the ballpark.

So the price of a Wildcat varies quite a bit depending on the amount of work you do yourself.

Worth it for a stiff, strong, ergonomic and quality stock. Mine finished at 19.8oz with pad.
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Old 01-30-2018, 05:03 PM
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Thanks for the break down on costs, I would do all of that myself, with exception to the hydro dipping.

You got a really great looking rifle, for anyone else, it may be worth while to shop around a bit for rates and such.
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:51 PM
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The sanded and filled blank was $600 by the time it was shipped.
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