The Official Precision Bolt Gun Picture Thread

BradMacc82 · Jan 31, 2015

Still have to work on some things, keep letting a flyer go - but at least I call them when they happen.

**Bipod and Harris adapter are now gone, picked up the Harris BR-12A bipod today. Much better fit for me on the benches I shoot from, and from prone.

ROBAR35 · Jan 31, 2015

BradMacc82 said:
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Still have to work on some things, keep letting a flyer go - but at least I call them when they happen.

Nice Rig

I think my next build will be a .260 or 6.5 caliber.

LexTalionis926 · Feb 1, 2015

Bolt gun noob here. Just picked up a Remington 700 AAC in .308. With a factory 1/10 twist. Ordered a Vortex 6.5-20x50 viper scope. Planning on using a Larue 20 moa base as I would occasionally like to shoot past 500 yards once my skill set improves to that point. My big confusion at this point is if I can use what most ring manufacturers consider a low or medium ring when mounting this scope? You guys all seem very knowledgable about this sort of thing so I figured what better place to ask. Thanks in advance!

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INMY01TA · Feb 1, 2015

MLFHNTR83 said:
Bolt gun noob here. Just picked up a Remington 700 AAC in .308. With a factory 1/10 twist. Ordered a Vortex 6.5-20x50 viper scope. Planning on using a Larue 20 moa base as I would occasionally like to shoot past 500 yards once my skill set improves to that point. My big confusion at this point is if I can use what most ring manufacturers consider a low or medium ring when mounting this scope? You guys all seem very knowledgable about this sort of thing so I figured what better place to ask. Thanks in advance!

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Low should be fine. I have a like new set of Burris XTR low 30mm rings if you're interested. You could test fit them to make sure. They fit fine with my Vortex Viper pst. Pm if interested.

Reloader · Feb 1, 2015

MLFHNTR83 said:
Bolt gun noob here. Just picked up a Remington 700 AAC in .308. With a factory 1/10 twist. Ordered a Vortex 6.5-20x50 viper scope. Planning on using a Larue 20 moa base as I would occasionally like to shoot past 500 yards once my skill set improves to that point. My big confusion at this point is if I can use what most ring manufacturers consider a low or medium ring when mounting this scope? You guys all seem very knowledgable about this sort of thing so I figured what better place to ask. Thanks in advance!

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I haven't done it in a while but you used to be able to call Midway and tell them the rifle and scope and they would give you a list of rings that will work best.

Semper Noctem · Feb 1, 2015

MLFHNTR83 said:
Bolt gun noob here. Just picked up a Remington 700 AAC in .308. With a factory 1/10 twist. Ordered a Vortex 6.5-20x50 viper scope. Planning on using a Larue 20 moa base as I would occasionally like to shoot past 500 yards once my skill set improves to that point. My big confusion at this point is if I can use what most ring manufacturers consider a low or medium ring when mounting this scope? You guys all seem very knowledgable about this sort of thing so I figured what better place to ask. Thanks in advance!

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Check out my build thread for that exact rifle. It might be of some use.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=106270

antco · Feb 1, 2015

I use Nightforce scopes (30mm main tube) with a 50mm objective and I have to use medium height rings. They leave about .110" clearance between the scope and barrel which was just barely enough space to install a cap. I think low rings will be too low for you to mount the scope.

INMY01TA · Feb 1, 2015

antco said:
I use Nightforce scopes (30mm main tube) with a 50mm objective and I have to use medium height rings. They leave about .110" clearance between the scope and barrel which was just barely enough space to install a cap. I think low rings will be too low for you to mount the scope.

You'd be fine with a 20moa base, which he plans on using.

ROBAR35 · Feb 1, 2015

INMY01TA said:
You'd be fine with a 20moa base, which he plans on using.

I'm not 100% sure on that. With a 50mm obj. It's going to be close with low rings.

antco · Feb 1, 2015

And here comes the problem with using the terms of "Low", "Medium" and "High". There is no set standard to define the terms.

For example, a "Low" from Nightforce is .885" while a "Medium" Leupold Mark 4 is .84".

I learn something new every day...

http://nightforceoptics.com/accessories/steel-rings

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/mounting-systems/mark-4-mounting-systems/mark-4-30mm-high/

INMY01TA · Feb 1, 2015

Here's my 700 with 20 moa base, XTR low rings, and Vortex Viper pst 6/24 w/50mm objective:

Same rifle/rings/base with Millett TRS1 50mm:

Rifle is now wearing Seekins low rings with the Vortex and scope clears fine as well.

sailskidrive · Feb 2, 2015

ROBAR35 said:
I'm not 100% sure on that. With a 50mm obj. It's going to be close with low rings.

On my Rem 700 PSS I have a Night Force 20MOA base, Night Force X-Low rings, and a Night Force 3.5-15 w/ 50mm objective. There is PLENTY of clearance.

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Bolts Rock · Feb 2, 2015

MLFHNTR83 said:
Bolt gun noob here. Just picked up a Remington 700 AAC in .308. With a factory 1/10 twist. Ordered a Vortex 6.5-20x50 viper scope. Planning on using a Larue 20 moa base as I would occasionally like to shoot past 500 yards once my skill set improves to that point. My big confusion at this point is if I can use what most ring manufacturers consider a low or medium ring when mounting this scope? You guys all seem very knowledgable about this sort of thing so I figured what better place to ask. Thanks in advance!

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Go as low as you can and still leave at least 1/8" between the objective and the barrel. See if you can find a dealer that will test fit rings for you (some will, some won't, most will charge a scope mounting fee).

LexTalionis926 · Feb 5, 2015

Can anyone recommend a local shop that would typically stock a 20 MOA rail/scope base for a Remington 700?

BradMacc82 · Feb 5, 2015

Make some calls, bound to be someone close with it in stock.

It's not like the 700 is an odd-ball...

Bolts Rock · Feb 5, 2015

MLFHNTR83 said:
Can anyone recommend a local shop that would typically stock a 20 MOA rail/scope base for a Remington 700?

2A Sales, they're an IP here.

gwoodburn · Feb 5, 2015

MLFHNTR83 said:
Can anyone recommend a local shop that would typically stock a 20 MOA rail/scope base for a Remington 700?

I got my Nightforce 20moa base from Continental Arms in Timonium. I think they are a normal stock item there and it was around $116 or so. Not that it's difficult, but they even did the install for me at no charge.

LexTalionis926 · Feb 13, 2015

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Got her all together and spent a few hours at Delmarva yesterday. Gotta say, it's definitely my favorite gun to shoot right now.

INMY01TA · Feb 15, 2015

Added a Timney flat trigger and Vortex (Seekins) Precision Matched Rings.

LexTalionis926 · Feb 15, 2015

INMY01TA said:
Added a Timney flat trigger and Vortex (Seekins) Precision Matched Rings.

Looking damn good.

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