Comments on a new LR shooting setup - Rem 700 .308

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Hi,

Just had a package put together by Reliable Gun and Tackle here in Vancouver, wonder what advice might be had.....

Rem 700 .308 VSF desert,
Bushnell Elite 3200 mildot scope 7-21x40
leupold rings and base

Would this setup be okay for learning long distance shooting but still have something decent when I have more experience?

Price is bang on with Wholesale, wondering if this is the best way to go, or if I should look at Savage (AccuTrigger) some more.

Also looking at Windriver spotting scope....

Thanks
 
I would stick with that package as there are many options and ways to customize the Remington if you decide to accurize or add on to your rifle in the future.

But, this is a very good starting point for someone to start shooting and training.
 
Nice start for sure. Would avoid the turn in rings and go with a Weaver base and ring set up. Makes changing scopes easier and much more durable for precision shooting.

Burris Sig rings w/ inserts would be my suggestion for rings. Good old Weaver bases are fine.

Odds are that rifle will benefit from having the action bedded and barrel floated, trigger tuned to as light as possible.

From there, some Lee collet dies, Win brass, 155gr Amax, Varget and CCI BR2 primers, and you are off to the races.

Another option would be the 708 or 260 if they have these cartridges. Much better ballistically and lower recoil. Shooting cost is the same.

Jerry
 
Now that you've got the rig... get out and join your Provincial Rifle Association and learn to read the wind. Your rig is an excellent platform. I've got the same Remmy VSF in desert stock that I replaced with an Accuracy International AICS chassis stock.

Like Mysticplayer suggests, the 155 gr AMAX is a great bullet to spend time with. Lots more accurate than I can hold.
 
One more question is Handloading an absolute must? Or is it possible to make it all work with factory ammo, at least until I have space and time? If factory ammo is an option, what would it is recommended?

Thanks
 
I have not gone past 300M yet but like you looked intially at factory ammunition first.

You will eventually if not quickly go to handloading. You can handload premium ammo matched to your rifle for half the cost of factory with better accuracy. I handload in a small appartment so space issues can be overcome.

For a factory round you could try Lapua 154gr Scenars. They are about $1.85 a round. I think Lapua also makes a higher velocity 168 gr load that is supposed to be suitable for long range. I have some of the 154 gr but have not tried it yet and can only try it out to 300M. I will let you know when i give it a try.
 
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somecrazyname said:
One more question is Handloading an absolute must? Or is it possible to make it all work with factory ammo, at least until I have space and time? If factory ammo is an option, what would it is recommended?

Thanks
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Not an absolute must, but I highly recommend it!

While shooting regular USA brand ammo is just fine, to get the most out of your rifle, you pretty much need to shoot match grade ammo taylored to your firearm. Federal Gold Medal Match is fine factory ammunition, and will most likely shoot very well in your rifle, but the cost will add up quickly.
Getting into handloading isn't too tough. If you can read instructions and build IKEA furniture, you can handload match quality ammo for your rifle.
If you are tidy, you probably don't need any more space than what your computer takes up. With two young ones, my loading time is sporatic at best. I find brass prep. is the most time consuming and tedious. I do this in stages with tupperware containers of brass labeled 'cleaned', 'sized & trimmed', & 'primed', that way I can spend anywhere from 10 min. to a couple of hours plugging away at it. When I know I'll have a quiet spell, I can spend time pouring powder and seating bullets, instead of the build up.
 
Package seems ok. I'm wondering if the bushnell 3200 has enough elevation to shoot up to 1000 yards. it takes 30 minutes elevation on the sope from 100 yard zero set to 1000 yards with a 155 gr Sierra palma bullet loaded for 2900Fps. A 20 minute angled weaver style base will help.
 
I would do one thing a little different. Go with a one piece base with 20MOA built into it and the Burris Sig rings. This gives more than enough elevation that will ever be required without lapping rings for fit. Your scope does not get marked up as well. I cannot believe how careless people can be when mounting there scopes.

Alberta Tactical and ################ carry one piece bases. As far as the Burris rings Wholesale Sports or Russell Sporting Goods should have them in stock.
 
I was just about to say, go with bases and rings that you can adjust for elevation, if you stick with your current scope...
Other than that...stocks are a matter of fit and feel...
As I always say, get the best equipment you can afford...
As for rounds, ditto everybody uptop.
 
One of my Rem 700 VSSF .308 shoots 175 Federal gold medal match 1/2 moa@ 200m no problem but ammo is approx $40 box/20. My other one does not like 175 grain, shots 168 better but not good enough. I am still trying to find a load for it. I am assuming you are in the Lowermainland? If you are then there are not many places to shoot long range depending on what you consider "long range". This may sway your decision. My first 700 was bought intending to shoot "long range" (up to 1000m) but couldn't find a range close enough. Put that one away for later use and bought one with a short barrel as the range I belong to (Poco) only goes up to 200m. Am having a hell of a time finding a load for it though. So far haven't even come close to what this set up should do.

Hooligan
 
I was thinking of shooting on the Island, the range on the malahat is excellent, but still short <300m, probably use this new rig up North for the really long shoots. I am not even worried about 1000 meter shots (yet) try for 2-300m and get good at that first. Then we'll see
 
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