Difference between a 700P and a R5

[deertaker]

I don't think I have seen this yet and for some reason (probably me) I can't seem to find the R5 on remingtons website. I was just wondering the difference between the 2 rifles and maybe pros and cons.
Thanks guys!

 

[Gunnerlove]

They are not listed on their site as their availability is up and down. The barrels are spares from another project.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

700P is chrome moly action and barrel that has a phosphated black color. Comes in black HSP stock
5rs are stainless actions and barrels that are silver in color, comes in green HSP stock

 

[CyaN1de]

700P comes in Standard 1:12 twist rate with standard 4 groove rifling while the 5R comes with a milspec twist rate (something like 1:11.25 I think) and has a radiused 5 groove rifling.

 

[Tomochan]

Also, I think the 700P has a 26" barrel whereas the R5 is 24". Slight difference in stock pistol grip dimensions - R5 about 1/4" shorter.

 

[deertaker]

so is there any pros or con's between either?

 

[deets]

so is there any pros or con's between either?

Yah, stainless will hold up better, but black looks more baddass

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

Yah, stainless will hold up better, but black looks more baddass

THAT is REAL easy to fix, we can make the nice silver into matte black, which in the OD green stock REALLY looks cool

 

[Jesuswon]

which ones more accurate? thanks!

 

[sask378]

THAT is REAL easy to fix, we can make the nice silver into matte black, which in the OD green stock REALLY looks cool

Could you post a pic?

 

[Dick Proenneke]

They are both 1 MOA guns out of the box, with the potential for greater accuracy, depending on the shooter, ammunition and upgrades (i.e trigger, bedding, etc).

which ones more accurate? thanks!

 

[deertaker]

The rate of twist seems so similear, is there a different weight of bullet or ranger each may prefer?

 

[lonely_wolf]

The 1/11/25 twist is used by the US Army (M24). It was developed specially for the 175gr match bullets.

The 5R is a limited annual production, therefore many assume (!) overall attention and manufacturing is above that of the mass produced 700P model. I think the stainless steel action and heavy barrel alone make it worth the premium. It makes a great rifle to build off of in the future.

You can read more here:
http://www.snipercentral.com/milspec5r.phtml

 

[seamusm]

I'll be at silverdale on tueday, if it's not raining. You're more then welcome to try out my 5r.

 

[mattyboy72]

yeah my 700 looks pretty wicked lookin lol black as nightttttt lol

 

[CyaN1de]

The 1/11/25 twist is used by the US Army (M24). It was developed specially for the 175gr match bullets.

The 5R is a limited annual production, therefore many assume (!) overall attention and manufacturing is above that of the mass produced 700P model. I think the stainless steel action and heavy barrel alone make it worth the premium. It makes a great rifle to build off of in the future.

You can read more here:
http://www.snipercentral.com/milspec5r.phtml

Yep, but looking a the link provided the 175's performed the worst. LOL