Diesel Kinevel
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Ive seen the Rem 700 SPS with 24 inch bull barrel .308 at the local gun store for around $600 is this going to be a good deal for a LR platform base?
thanks,
Zach
thanks,
Zach
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Russ D
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I haven't seen Jim in a few years(maybe longer). I'm not sure if he's still around but I know he fell ill awhile back. I'm not even sure if they still have all thos epics up in the new trailer but there was one or two of me up there with my Tikka and the VLS. We sure had alot of fun on those summer evenings shooting 200 yrds.
hole punch
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hmmm that seems a little steep for a base model 700. maybe i'm just spoiled by those online prices.
Diesel Kinevel
Ultimate Member
this model comes with the remington adj. trigger and houge overmolded stock if that changes anything...
i feel like a tool saying this, but...
i finally shot a remmy 700 for the first time.
it was my friends left hand 300 ultra mag (didn't hurt me much just gave a stern push and hit my hat LOL)
i must say, remmy 700's are fine rifles even when stock and they have some real decent triggers on them. no better than my pre 64 model 70 though but maybe a touch better than my browning... i see one or maybe more of these rifles in my hands in the future.
i also see why so many precision shooters prefer the action over anything else to build off of.
i finally shot a remmy 700 for the first time.
it was my friends left hand 300 ultra mag (didn't hurt me much just gave a stern push and hit my hat LOL)
i must say, remmy 700's are fine rifles even when stock and they have some real decent triggers on them. no better than my pre 64 model 70 though but maybe a touch better than my browning... i see one or maybe more of these rifles in my hands in the future.
i also see why so many precision shooters prefer the action over anything else to build off of.
Russ D
Ultimate Member
Other than my pre-Berretta Tikka I prefer the 700 action to any other I've shot. The out of the box accuracy is also very impressive.
My small contribution:
- Savage 110FP in .308 (former police gun, was tuned up by the contract armorer for the department; bought it from him off GunsAmerica when the department traded it in)
- older model w/no Accutrigger
- replaced the factory stock with the Brownells-branded unfinished stock made by Lock, Stock & Barrel, a rough clone of the McMillan General Purpose Hunting stock (supposed to be made the same way), painted with Brownell's drab brown spray paint
- Scope is Super Sniper 10x
- Rings are Tactical Precision Systems HRT
- Ken Farrell base
- Sharp Shooter Supply "tactical" bolt knob
- biothane M1907 sling from Ebay (copy of the Turner AWS), black but lightly dusted with Brownells' drab brown
- Eagle Industries stock pack/cheek pad
Shoots great, prefers Black Hills match 168gr. Farthest I've shot is 300yds at Ft. Meade. Somehow, I managed to keep them within 3" at that distance. At 100yds, shoots basically one cloverleaf.
Russ D
Ultimate Member
I'm still praying I win the lotto so I can buy my Sako TRG-42
That's why I bought my Master Sporter. They are very similar and made next to each other. The biggest difference is the Tikka has a wood stock which I actually prefer.
VNVGUNNER
Ultimate Member
That's why I bought my Master Sporter. They are very similar and made next to each other. The biggest difference is the Tikka has a wood stock which I actually prefer.
Sweet.
optics
So: I bought my son a 5R for christmas. What would be a good scope option for it? Looking to do longe range target and going hunting out west with it.
So: I bought my son a 5R for christmas. What would be a good scope option for it? Looking to do longe range target and going hunting out west with it.
Trumpet
SCSC/NRA life member. MSI member
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What's your budget? Whatever you do, DON'T "skimp" on optics. Remember if you can't see it, you can't hit it. Don't be put off by the fact that it is very common to pay more for the optic than the rifle. I would start with Leupold and go "up" from there.
For long range, I'd go with a 30mm tube and a badger base with MOA built in.
maybe the whole set-up
base
rings
scope
1500.00
base
rings
scope
1500.00
E.Shell
Ultimate Member
That's a very nice scope boothdoc, but I'd suggest considering a variable in the same approximate magnification range.
I like a 4.5-14x in the same Mk4 series, since it will dial down to let you get on quickly and easily at closer ranges, but still offers sufficient magnification at longer ranges for reasonable precision. There is also the Mk4 6.5-20x, which offers pretty much the same advantages and a higher top magnification.
The drawback to the higher magnification scopes is often finding the target in a relatively small field of view. This can be quite frustrating for shooters that are not highly skilled with a high magnification scope and/or of stock fit is not perfect. I have my daughter running a 4.5-14x and she often dials down to find targets in a cluttered background and/or to shoot movers or closer targets.
I like a 4.5-14x in the same Mk4 series, since it will dial down to let you get on quickly and easily at closer ranges, but still offers sufficient magnification at longer ranges for reasonable precision. There is also the Mk4 6.5-20x, which offers pretty much the same advantages and a higher top magnification.
The drawback to the higher magnification scopes is often finding the target in a relatively small field of view. This can be quite frustrating for shooters that are not highly skilled with a high magnification scope and/or of stock fit is not perfect. I have my daughter running a 4.5-14x and she often dials down to find targets in a cluttered background and/or to shoot movers or closer targets.
Thanks Ed
I have that scope on mine boothdoc and it is a very nice piece of glass. I can see the x-ring at 1000 yards.
Trumpet
SCSC/NRA life member. MSI member
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Just keep in mind, that depending on the target (bullseye vs. steel silhouette) too much magnification isn't always better. Mirage can be a bitch. For the coin you're looking at, also consider US Optics, Nightforce, or S&B
Keep an eye out on SH for group buys on optics.
Keep an eye out on SH for group buys on optics.
Just a heads up, I just bought something similar from Midway.
The C&R discount was $250!
Well worth it!
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