gen1runner
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I had been longing to step into a precision rifle project but didnt want to go broke doing it. I started off with a On sale Remington 700 sps tac in .308. Right away I knew the flimsy Hogue stock had to go. I replaced it with a B&C vert grip medalist stock.This stock is very solidly built and has full aluminum bedding.The only thing I wasnt crazy about was how square the foreend is on the other hand it makes it very sturdy when resting on sandbags of a bench.
Base Rings and glass,I went with Nightforce 20moa base and med knightforce rings. I was debating back and forth on what rings to get,I went with the knightforce based on alot of info read here, also in the future a piece of nightforce glass may grace this rifle. For glass I was up in the air Nikon,Bushnell,Burris,Leapold etc were all considered but I ended up going with a Falcon Menace 4x-18x 56mm.I had read alot on these scopes and the reviews were 50/50.I only had about 400 to spend on glass plus I knew that upgrading would eventually happen. I went with the falcon and it ended up being about 420 with shipping. I dont have alot of experience comparing scope glass but it seemed just as clear as my buddies Nikon but not quite Leapold quality but damn close by my eyes. IT has 1/4 moa adjustment turrets with 88 moa of elevation&windage. Also has parralx adjustment knob. This seems like a decent "tactical" scope for those that need to save a buck.
I also added a Karsten cheek piece to prevent the goosenecking I was doing to get a proper cheekweld.
I also wanted to get a badger ordanance bolt knob but I figured "hey I work in a machine shop,Ill make my own" so I did.
The first range day turned out fairly well absolutly no problems with the rifle. But I found out quick that I have alot to learn when it come to shooting.
I purchased all matchgrade Blackhills,Federal,Lapua and Privi 168g.
I quickly foundout that this rifle outshoots me,average 3 shot groups would be well within an inch at 100yrds usually closer to 1/2". I found my self chasing the target,I had sevral shot groups where the 1st and 2nd shots would almost be the same hole and I would throw the 3rd. Basic fundamentals of marksmanship I was screwing up but I was happy having several 3 shot groups under 1/2moa. I was just excited to get out and shoot, next range trip will definatly be more geared toward what the rifle likes best and focusing on marksmanship. Of what was shot it definatly liked the Federal the best first time out.
When it come to precision Rifles Im definatly in the slow lane but Ive never had a better time at the range than shooting this rifle.Im defiantly gonna keep learning and reading.
Now on with the pics!!
The Privi is the huge group
The other is black hills
My reason behind being a cheapass
(realtor info edited for persec reasons)
Base Rings and glass,I went with Nightforce 20moa base and med knightforce rings. I was debating back and forth on what rings to get,I went with the knightforce based on alot of info read here, also in the future a piece of nightforce glass may grace this rifle. For glass I was up in the air Nikon,Bushnell,Burris,Leapold etc were all considered but I ended up going with a Falcon Menace 4x-18x 56mm.I had read alot on these scopes and the reviews were 50/50.I only had about 400 to spend on glass plus I knew that upgrading would eventually happen. I went with the falcon and it ended up being about 420 with shipping. I dont have alot of experience comparing scope glass but it seemed just as clear as my buddies Nikon but not quite Leapold quality but damn close by my eyes. IT has 1/4 moa adjustment turrets with 88 moa of elevation&windage. Also has parralx adjustment knob. This seems like a decent "tactical" scope for those that need to save a buck.
I also added a Karsten cheek piece to prevent the goosenecking I was doing to get a proper cheekweld.
I also wanted to get a badger ordanance bolt knob but I figured "hey I work in a machine shop,Ill make my own" so I did.
The first range day turned out fairly well absolutly no problems with the rifle. But I found out quick that I have alot to learn when it come to shooting.
I purchased all matchgrade Blackhills,Federal,Lapua and Privi 168g.
I quickly foundout that this rifle outshoots me,average 3 shot groups would be well within an inch at 100yrds usually closer to 1/2". I found my self chasing the target,I had sevral shot groups where the 1st and 2nd shots would almost be the same hole and I would throw the 3rd. Basic fundamentals of marksmanship I was screwing up but I was happy having several 3 shot groups under 1/2moa. I was just excited to get out and shoot, next range trip will definatly be more geared toward what the rifle likes best and focusing on marksmanship. Of what was shot it definatly liked the Federal the best first time out.
When it come to precision Rifles Im definatly in the slow lane but Ive never had a better time at the range than shooting this rifle.Im defiantly gonna keep learning and reading.
Now on with the pics!!
The Privi is the huge group
The other is black hills
My reason behind being a cheapass
(realtor info edited for persec reasons)
