700P, LTR or 5R Mil Spec

[Hungry]

Get the one model that keeps you up all night thinking about it. Yeah, maybe the 5R costs more, but which one fits YOUR game better ? Can't forget about your budget too. My VSF shoots way better than I can ever hold it.

One thing I've learned about competing in Sniper matches at the National level is that when the wind is quartering towards you and then fishtailing without a predictable pattern, all of those Remingtons won't shoot well unless you are a confident wind reader from lots of experience (interpret that: not sitting at the 100 meter bench printing small holes ) at hopefully more than one KD (known distance) range. Come on out and practice with yer new boomstick !!

 

[bootam]

If I recall.. thats not quite right. The 5R uses the same rifling as the M24, but the contour is not the same... with the M24 being heavier. I also think it is 2 inches shorter than the M24/700P.

While the 700P has a 26" Barrel, the 5R and M24 are both 24".

What I'd like to know is what is a good (reasonably priced) way to subdue the stainless colour of the barrel. (Not including spray painting it).

 

[Longshot]

What I'd like to know is what is a good (reasonably priced) way to subdue the stainless colour of the barrel. (Not including spray painting it).

Duracoat or something like it would be a good way to go,but its like paint.

 

[Leg]

There's no question here, 5R. One of the better barrel's offered on a production rifle and a bargain at ~1,100 bucks.

Where is it only $1100? Prices I've heard are around $1250-1300.

 

[Epoxy7]

Hungry,
Good post. I have to admit the 5r is the one that keeps me up at night
It's unique and no doubt will have some collectability. If nothing else it's a good conversation starter. Plus the reports on accuracy have been excellent.

Will the gun shoot better than me? No doubt . But at least I'll know it's m and not the rifle . Besides that still leaves me the ammo, scope etc to blame I'm just trying to limit my excuses.