quarterbore
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I want a 221 Fireball bad. I want to build a rifle bad. I have limited experence with both. I would like to use 25-35 grain bullets in reduced load for small game and full house 40grain B-tips for fox and coyotes. Shots will be less than 150 and mostly at night. I cant find a Rem short action used for much less than a new gun. I am wondering if I should keep searching for a used action or buy new. I am looking to have Pac-nor rebarrel. They do this with a Holland lug in supermatch grade for $420.00 with everything squared.I have heard their barrels are one of the best, but have no idea about customer service. My thought is it should be good because it is their name on the barrel. I was thinking of buying a laminate stock and glass and pillar bed myself. I have had excellent luck with Holland trigger spring kits. They drop a Rem trigger down to around 2 perfect pounds. I want to keep the gun under $1000.00. I have a 22-250 and a 25-06 that shoot under .5 with with five shots. The 06 is sporter weight and the 250 is a 700VS. I want a lighter gun for multiple sets. I began looking at a model 7 stainless in 223. Having the barrel set back, action squred and lugs lapped and rechambering the factory barrel. The stock does not appear to be the crappy injection molded type. If I can, I would pillar and glass the factory stock. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Remington action is the only option. I am considering a Burris 4-16X42 with illuminated reticle in loopy rings and bases. I reload. Questions is the factory gun gonna be the way to go? Is Pac nor a good company to deal with? Who would be a good smith if I used the factory barrel? I know there are alot of 223 fans who will tell me I am nuts, but I have my heart set on a 221 since my Ruger Hornet was a bust, this appears to be the next closest thing. Any comments on the Burris with the Illuminated retitcle