7mm STW

mackillan · January 22, 2009, 10:48 PM

I have a model 700 action (the appropriate one) and I have a stock that I like and will purchase a Ted Guillard barrel. I am hoping to have a gunsmith in canada (I know of an expert) build a 7mm STW for use as a mountain sheep gun. The action is not stainless and the barrels are. What else will be needed for the gunsmith to build this gun? Should I purchase a jewell trigger? What about a new trigger guard? Will it look odd having the barrel stainless? Should it be painted? Does it need to be accuratized, bedded etc for maximum accuracy? With the stock, trigger, barrel and action how much work will the Gunsmith have to do in terms of hours? Any suggestions would be welcome.

Scorch · January 23, 2009, 12:18 AM

All you really need is a barrel. You can add a Jewell trigger if you feel so inclined, I would. As far as finish, if it bothers you to have a two-tone rifle, have it finished with GunKote, and you will gain the additional benefit of having excellent rust protection on top of good looks.

HiBC · January 23, 2009, 02:42 AM

I put a Lilja stainless barrel on a Husky action.I sandblasted the barrel with a Harbor Freight Zirconia sand and then sprayed it with Guncoat and baked it. had access to a nice electronic controlled Labratory oven.It came out really nice.The Guncoat completely filled the sandblast so it looks like a smooth blue job.
I will say Guncoat does not seem to flow out and level during the bake.What you see will be what you get.I had used a very fine steel wool with a very light touch to blend out a spray flaw or two.Thats not a bad thing to have in mind

mackillan · January 23, 2009, 10:05 AM

Thanks boys. I didnt want to waste the Smith's time but I will phone him and ask what I need. However, I do think its useful to discuss it here so I can learn.

mackillan · January 23, 2009, 11:05 AM

I contacted the gunsmith. He will need the stock and action and will order the rest. Another 7mm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mackillan · January 23, 2009, 11:55 PM

I have a standard synthetic Remington stock with a cheekpiece which I like the feel off. Would another sort of stock increase accuracy?

January 22, 2009, 10:48 PM	#1
mackillan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 169	7mm STW I have a model 700 action (the appropriate one) and I have a stock that I like and will purchase a Ted Guillard barrel. I am hoping to have a gunsmith in canada (I know of an expert) build a 7mm STW for use as a mountain sheep gun. The action is not stainless and the barrels are. What else will be needed for the gunsmith to build this gun? Should I purchase a jewell trigger? What about a new trigger guard? Will it look odd having the barrel stainless? Should it be painted? Does it need to be accuratized, bedded etc for maximum accuracy? With the stock, trigger, barrel and action how much work will the Gunsmith have to do in terms of hours? Any suggestions would be welcome.

January 23, 2009, 12:18 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	All you really need is a barrel. You can add a Jewell trigger if you feel so inclined, I would. As far as finish, if it bothers you to have a two-tone rifle, have it finished with GunKote, and you will gain the additional benefit of having excellent rust protection on top of good looks. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

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January 23, 2009, 02:42 AM	#3
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,283	I put a Lilja stainless barrel on a Husky action.I sandblasted the barrel with a Harbor Freight Zirconia sand and then sprayed it with Guncoat and baked it. had access to a nice electronic controlled Labratory oven.It came out really nice.The Guncoat completely filled the sandblast so it looks like a smooth blue job. I will say Guncoat does not seem to flow out and level during the bake.What you see will be what you get.I had used a very fine steel wool with a very light touch to blend out a spray flaw or two.Thats not a bad thing to have in mind

January 23, 2009, 10:05 AM	#4
mackillan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 169	Thanks boys. I didnt want to waste the Smith's time but I will phone him and ask what I need. However, I do think its useful to discuss it here so I can learn.

January 23, 2009, 11:05 AM	#5
mackillan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 169	I contacted the gunsmith. He will need the stock and action and will order the rest. Another 7mm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 23, 2009, 11:55 PM	#6
mackillan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 169	I have a standard synthetic Remington stock with a cheekpiece which I like the feel off. Would another sort of stock increase accuracy?