n4p226r 105 Posted February 15, 2015 I'm wondering what's the best starting point for a Remington 700 and where you go from there. Let's assume you want a nice base rifle but want to eventually upgrade to something with a detachable mag because why not. Then if you wanted a nicer stock what's the difference between something like the new magpul vs the AI chassis in accuracy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhunted 887 Posted February 15, 2015 Most 700 series are pretty decent in price. The .308 700 Police package I had was very customizable as most are. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n4p226r 105 Posted February 16, 2015 seems like if you are looking at the available 20+" 308s there are the SPS tactical 20" for less than $600, a 700p 26" for just under $1k and the 5R 20" for just under $1200. i guess I'm wondering what the difference is if you plan on replacing the stock anyways. and whats the advantages and disadvantages of a bedded stock vs one of the bolt in chassis systems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggyort 44 Posted February 16, 2015 Well I bought a Rem 700 SPS Varmint in .308 http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-varmint.aspx Then I bought a HS Police V Block Stock http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-parts/rifle-stocks/remington-700-short-action-bdl-police-rifle-stocks-prod6862.aspx Swapped the trigger for a Timney Trigger http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-parts/triggers/remington-700-trigger-with-safety-prod25035.aspx Got a set of matched Badger Ordnance 30mm Rings http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/scope-rings/maximized-scope-rings-prod1392.aspx?avs|Price_1=80xzzx00 TO 299xzzx99 Bought a 20 MOA Rail http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/rifle-bases/maximized-scope-rail-prod1391.aspx And now I am waiting on this http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/scopes/rifle-scopes/nxs-5-5-22x56mm-zerostop-250-moa-moar-t-sku524000163-38463-127648.aspx Later I will add better bottom steel with a 10 round Magazine http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/bottom-metals/700-m5-detachable-bottom-metal-prod61093.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=BADGER ORDNANCE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T1Defense 17 Posted February 22, 2015 Buy the action itself and gradually purchase the parts that you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted February 22, 2015 Well I bought a Rem 700 SPS Varmint in .308 http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-varmint.aspx Then I bought a HS Police V Block Stock http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/stock-parts/rifle-stocks/remington-700-short-action-bdl-police-rifle-stocks-prod6862.aspx Swapped the trigger for a Timney Trigger http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-parts/triggers/remington-700-trigger-with-safety-prod25035.aspx Got a set of matched Badger Ordnance 30mm Rings http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/scope-rings/maximized-scope-rings-prod1392.aspx?avs|Price_1=80xzzx00 TO 299xzzx99 Bought a 20 MOA Rail http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/rifle-bases/maximized-scope-rail-prod1391.aspx And now I am waiting on this http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/scopes/rifle-scopes/nxs-5-5-22x56mm-zerostop-250-moa-moar-t-sku524000163-38463-127648.aspx Later I will add better bottom steel with a 10 round Magazine http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/receiver-parts/bottom-metals/700-m5-detachable-bottom-metal-prod61093.aspx?avs|Manufacturer_1=BADGER ORDNANCE Why did you buy a 20MOA rail / base? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggyort 44 Posted February 22, 2015 I plan to shoot out to a 1,000 Yards this season.This video does an excellent job explaining why I need it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted February 23, 2015 I plan to shoot out to a 1,000 Yards this season.This video does an excellent job explaining why I need it. That totally explains it. No need to watch the video. So few people shoot at that distance. I totally understand. Sure 308 is going to make the trip? How many grains? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggyort 44 Posted February 23, 2015 Yes . I will be using 175 Grain bullets, The 168 Grain bullets goes Transonic at about 700-750 yards and have an unpredictable trajectory after that. With a Remington SPS Varmint with a 1:12 twist the 175 Grain bullets will be stable enough to get out to 1K yards Plenty of good reading in a book called : Accuracy and Precision for Long Range Shooting by Bryan Litz http://www.amazon.com/Accuracy-Precision-Long-Range-Shooting/dp/B009G41VMM/ref=pd_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=055R1VPF584MWM6TN37A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T1Defense 17 Posted February 23, 2015 175s and 178s with 44 grains of varget will make it to 1k with an 18.5 inch barreled 308. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted February 26, 2015 I plan to shoot out to a 1,000 Yards this season.This video does an excellent job explaining why I need it. Hey Iggyort, where do you plan on shooting? For 1000yds, i know of a couple of clubs in PA but none close by. Care to share the info? Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggyort 44 Posted February 26, 2015 Eric I will be shooting at 1,000 yards in three places: 1- At the Black Hat Training Class in Mifflin PA http://www.bhtcorps.com/ 2- In Delaware at the Bridgeville Club http://bville-rifle-pistol.org/ 3- In PA at the Western PA .30 Caliber League http://www.readerange.org/ The dates for the Matches are listed in the NJG Forum thread http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/74263-2015-mid-atlantic-precision-and-designated-marksman-matches-updated/ Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric. 9 Posted February 26, 2015 Eric I will be shooting at 1,000 yards in three places: 1- At the Black Hat Training Class in Mifflin PA http://www.bhtcorps.com/ 2- In Delaware at the Bridgeville Club http://bville-rifle-pistol.org/ 3- In PA at the Western PA .30 Caliber League http://www.readerange.org/ The dates for the Matches are listed in the NJG Forum thread http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php/topic/74263-2015-mid-atlantic-precision-and-designated-marksman-matches-updated/ Good luck Oh. I was hoping you knew something, i didnt... Anywho, theres a good chance i will be at 2 of those events. Feel free to say hi. Ill be shooting a 6.5 creedmoor in a FDE McCree chassis, Vortex Razor scope. Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iggyort 44 Posted February 26, 2015 Oh. I was hoping you knew something, i didnt... Anywho, theres a good chance i will be at 2 of those events. Feel free to say hi. Ill be shooting a 6.5 creedmoor in a FDE McCree chassis, Vortex Razor scope. Eric That sounds really nice !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Njbanshee 9 Posted March 6, 2015 Unless you do a full custome build I think yur best bet is the 5r Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallday 10 Posted March 7, 2015 buy the time your done getting a 700 a scope base, trigger and stock you could just buy a tuned Kimber 8400 they are worked, bedded, the bolt has work, trigger is sweet mine is 3lbs and worked at the factory and tested to .5 moa before shipping in a Pelican case. Then get a SWFA scope with TPS rings and be done with it and have a rifle capable of .5 MOA out the box! I just went threw the same research process as you are doing and if you have the money up front this is the way to go. Just an other way to look at it. its still way cheaper then a custom gun. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=471689864 http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P53712.aspx http://swfa.com/TPS-Tactical-Scope-30mm-Rings-P41991.aspx Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallday 10 Posted March 7, 2015 a review of the rifle. http://www.snipercentral.com/kimber-8400-tactical/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites