Reading this and many other Rem700 threads over the years I am reminded of a description from the 80's of how you prepare a Chevvy small block motor for serious drag racing.
1. Put the complete motor on an engine stand with a garbage bin nearby.
2. Remove all the parts from the block and throw them in the bin.
3. Replace the block with an after market block.
4. Rebuild the motor with all after market parts.
My apologies to Chevvy lovers and Rem700 lovers.