Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD

MattTheGunslinger · Aug 16, 2011

This is my first try at a long distance gun(on a budget). Just picked up my Remington 700 AAC-SD today from The Gun Shop. God bless 'em they did it again! As you all probably know it has a heavy profile 20" barrel with threaded muzzle and the Hogue overmold ghillie green stock. The color of the stock is alot nicer in real life. This picture really doesnt do it justice.

Now, I am too poor to get a can, so I will be looking into brake/compensator to slap on the end of this to protect the crown a little better and to be tacti-cool. Can anyone recommend a good one with out breaking the bank(<$100)? I will be making a sling for it made of leather. The scope for now will be a Redfield 4-12x40mm. Rings and mount will be Leupold dual dovetails. I think I will skip the bipod until I shoot it some. I like the looks and feel better without the bipod. Any suggestions are welcomed and better pictures will follow as I fix her up some!

Nemesis · Aug 16, 2011

beautiful rifle, by the way

google answered my first question

http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/308...&v_traceback=c0815_2040_f0815_2046&Click=4368

this seems like it would be quite good, and is under 100 bucks

MattTheGunslinger · Aug 16, 2011

Thanks alot! Threads are 5/8-24

Nemesis · Aug 16, 2011

http://www.ar15products.net/itm01155.htm

http://www.ar15products.net/itm01164.htm

http://www.ar15products.net/itm01141.htm

http://www.nokick.com/JP_Tactical_Compensator_Black_308_cal_Bull_Barrel_p/jptre-5.58b.925.htm

http://www.nokick.com/JP_Tactical_Compensator_Black_308_cal_750_barrel_p/jptre-324.htm

Bluemax · Aug 17, 2011

Mine came with a AAC quick attach flash hider installed...Looks like your missing something!

MattTheGunslinger · Aug 17, 2011

Nemesis said:
http://www.ar15products.net/itm01155.htm

http://www.ar15products.net/itm01164.htm

http://www.ar15products.net/itm01141.htm

http://www.nokick.com/JP_Tactical_Compensator_Black_308_cal_Bull_Barrel_p/jptre-5.58b.925.htm

http://www.nokick.com/JP_Tactical_Compensator_Black_308_cal_750_barrel_p/jptre-324.htm

Wow thanks for post all of those! So far I think I like the JP compensator best.

jmund said:
Mine came with a AAC quick attach flash hider installed...Looks like your missing something!

Im thinking yours may have come as an extra bonus or something. All the ones i find for sale dont come with it. Not even on there website. Thats awesome though. I was considering getting that model too.

Jackson923 · Aug 17, 2011

I have a similar set up, same barrel and threads. I got a brake from Accuracy Systems for $99 and it's awesome, reduces the recoil by about 60%. I'll try to load a pic up here for you on my gun. Here is there link: http://www.accuracysystemsinc.com/testimonials_2010.php

Jackson923 · Aug 17, 2011

Pic before paint and one after.

Sorry wasn't able to get my leg up on the railing to throw in a foot (I'm getting old and fat now).

cpc1027 · Aug 17, 2011

You might give this a try:
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1302004

I have no personal experience with this brake, but the thread has a lot of good reviews, and the price is right ($40). I plan on trying one after I put a heavy barrel on my .308.

hawxter996 · Aug 17, 2011

Jackson923 said:
Pic before paint and one after.
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Sorry wasn't able to get my leg up on the railing to throw in a foot (I'm getting old and fat now).

is that a centerpoint scope?
looks like the one i have on my remmy 700.

mdjamesd · Aug 17, 2011

I'm personally a fan of the PWS brakes and comps

http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=6

shocker998md · Aug 17, 2011

very nice. This is the next rifle i want.

Jackson923 · Aug 17, 2011

hawxter996 said:
is that a centerpoint scope?
looks like the one i have on my remmy 700.

No it's an inexpensive Leapers that I had, want to upgrade it later but it does very well and may not in the long run. It has a BDC and is a 16 power if I remember right, gonna have to go home and check now just to make sure I have it quoted right. Think 4x16x50. I like for the cheap price it had.

MattTheGunslinger · Aug 17, 2011

Welp, I just ordered my rings and mounts. And I think I have the muzzle brake narrowed down too:
http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=37&idcategory=6

or

http://primaryweapons.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=127&idcategory=6

I think the next thing on the list is ammo. What loads have people had good luck with? Anything from walmart I hope? I would like something easily found at a fair price(<$20 a box)? Thanks again guys for all the comments!

mdjamesd · Aug 18, 2011

You won't really find a lot of "good ammo" at Wally world. They will mainly have "hunting" ammo, especially in 308. The 1 in 10 twist will work well for 168 grain and heavier. As far as wally world ammo, I prefer the Remington Core-Lokt over the Winchester.

hawxter996 · Aug 18, 2011

Jackson923 said:
Pic before paint and one after.
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Sorry wasn't able to get my leg up on the railing to throw in a foot (I'm getting old and fat now).

wonder if leapers and centerpoint are the same?

smoothoperator · Aug 18, 2011

how do you like that VTR stock? i have shot the standard bbl, and it shoots pretty good.

hawxter996 · Aug 18, 2011

smoothoperator said:
how do you like that VTR stock? i have shot the standard bbl, and it shoots pretty good.

if you are referring to me,i have an sps varmint 26in heavy barrel.
i thought the vtr barrel looked cool,but wasnt worth the premium.

MattTheGunslinger · Aug 19, 2011

Yeah, I kinda figured walmart wouldnt be any good for ammo for a gun like this. I have been doing some reading and think I found the ammo I will try first. Federal Gold Medal Matchking in 168gr. It has fantastic reviews and shows sub MOA in most of those reviews. The price is just bout right. Im going to pick up a case soon then hopefully I wont have to wait to long to go to the range! Its been forever since the last time I was at Elk Neck.

clandestine · Aug 19, 2011

Matt said:
Yeah, I kinda figured walmart wouldnt be any good for ammo for a gun like this. I have been doing some reading and think I found the ammo I will try first. Federal Gold Medal Matchking in 168gr. It has fantastic reviews and shows sub MOA in most of those reviews. The price is just bout right. Im going to pick up a case soon then hopefully I wont have to wait to long to go to the range! Its been forever since the last time I was at Elk Neck.

You need to buy a box of each type before you pick one to buy exclusively.

Black Hills
Hornady
Federal

Try every weight and bullet type. In my 700P Hornady 168 Grain BTHP shoots 1/8" smaller groups than Federal Gold Match 168's. The hornady is 20% cheaper.

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