Rem Model 700 LSS Mountain Rifle

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Do you have any recommendations for getting the most accuracy from this rifle in 270 caliber?

I would appreciate feedback from any owners of this rifle in any caliber and what they have done to improve accuracy. What was the end result - happy or not? Would you recommend buying one of these rifles?
 
I would fully reccomend buying the LSS mtn rifle, IMO there is not factory rifle as handsome and practical.

My LSS mtn rifle was chambered in 260 Remington. Out of the box it would shoot 1-1.5" groups with most loads, and under 1" for 3 shots with its favorites. Best groups were obtained with Nosler Ballistic Tips.

If I was you I'd get the trigger tuned down to 3 lbs or so, and have the action glass bedded by a gunsmith or someone who knows what they're doing. This will shrink group size. Also, if you handload, try some different styles and weights of bullets with different powders until you find something that works. Id think 130 or 140 grain Accubonds over H4831sc or RL19 should be a good load.
 
Trigger adjustment, glass bed the action, use good sights and load your own ammo. Don't expect match quality accuracy out of a hunting rifle with a light barrel if you try and shoot multuple shots quickly.
 
sunray said:
Don't expect match quality accuracy out of a hunting rifle with a light barrel if you try and shoot multuple shots quickly.
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You can get good accuracy with light barrels but yes, you must let them cool between 3 shot groups while working up loads. I usually have a damp cloth handy and use it as a heat sink also I bring more than one rifle so I can let one cool down while shooting the others.

That aside

Floating the barrel and bedding seems to help them, even though they have light barrels, never had much luck with the pressure points.
 
Don't have a LSS, but do have a Remington Model 700 Mountain rifle in .280, and have killed moose and deer and bear with ease! Dropped a whitetail buck last fall at 300+ yds, with a 140 grain bullet, and it dropped him in his tracks! Only thing is that it kicks hard, but I think that is due to the shorter, tapered barrel. It carries very well (light)!
 
I had on ejust like Todbrtell's, it was a great rifle, I had a 2.5x9 VX111 in lightweight talleys on mine. Get the trigger done, maybe bed the action, great rifles.
 
Mine right now is at the smith getting the trigger lightened...stock it was 6 1/2 pounds :eek:
Mine is a 30-06
It's being lightened to a 3 1/2 pounds and a recoil pad fitted

How much would glass bedding the action be? I asked him about free floating the barrel and he said that the two points at the black fore-end tip should likely be left alone on it.
 
I've been calling around for the past year, wanting to buy a Mountain LSS in .260 Rem. None of the stores had them in stock, only available through a special order. Not being certain of the length of time and if there will be any hidden costs, I haven't had any luck in getting one. I sure would like to get one, seems like you all are lottery winners for having the Mountain LSS. The dies, scope/rings/bases, sling are waiting for their rifle.
 
I have the exact rifle as well in .30-06. I have not done anything to it and it shoots right around an inch with the factory winchester accubond load. Last fall was my first season of hunting with it and I shot a 170" mulie, a calf moose 20 minutes later, and two whitetails later in the season with no problem. Ranges were between 20 yards and 275 yards, all one shot kills with no problems. I am very happy with this rifle mounted with a Burris FFII 3-9x40 w/ BP.
 
the lss in .260 is no longer available,I have one not for sale:D after somework it is literally a tack driver.Adjusted the trigger down to 2.2 lbs had the action bedded and barrel floated,went from 5" patterns to 3/8 groups for three shots.
 
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