Sounds like a McMillan stock would be in order eventually, they sure look awesome. If i did go stainless Id want an arctic camo stock, and from Chucker243's experience maybe I'd be better off with normal rings/bases. i'll post an update if and when I make a purchase. Thanks for now!
Rem700 accuracy expectations?
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Howdy.
I'm just out of school and I've got the itch for a rifle of my own. I've been using a Winchester M70 Super shadow in .25 WSSM with the good old Bushnell Elite 3200 and we've had some good times, but I want something a little beefier and easier to get reloading components for. I've almost decided on a Rem 700 SPS in .308 under a Zeiss Conquest 3.5-10x44 tied together with Leupold quick-release rings and bases.
Before I drop $1600+ on this setup I was just wondering (in your opinion),
-what kind of accuracy can I expect?
-any negatives on any of these things I should know about (I've never even held a 700 or looked thru a Zeiss)?
Thanks in advance for any advice/comments.
I'd get different rings. But the rest sounds good. Replace the factory stock with a good laminate or fiberglass/kevlar stock.
My 700 SPS in 204 Runger gives me 1/2" groups @ 100 yards with Hornady 32 gr factory ammo. That was with the factory 7 lb trigger and flimsy stock. It now sports a Boyd's thumbhole lamiante stock and a 2.5 lb trigger (adjusted factory trigger).
A good 700 will shoot right around 1 to 1.5 MOA with the right load development.
I would ask your self what do you expect from your hunting rifle, if you need more plan on spending some Money. A 700 is also a good building platform.
That being said, I have had soem shoot 1 MOA with no issu, and I have had some shoot Minute of Football as well with the wrong load.
Be honest with your self, 1.5 MOA is more than adiquate for shooting NA game out to 300-plus yards
I would ask your self what do you expect from your hunting rifle, if you need more plan on spending some Money. A 700 is also a good building platform.
That being said, I have had soem shoot 1 MOA with no issu, and I have had some shoot Minute of Football as well with the wrong load.
Be honest with your self, 1.5 MOA is more than adiquate for shooting NA game out to 300-plus yards
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It seems like you might be off to buy one already, but I just thought I'd mention that my dad just bought a 700 with the classic wood stock in .30-06. I took it outside to sight it in and did 5 shots to get the scope zeroed. Then I did a 100m 5-shot group off some square bales. It was a 1.25" group (and with only the last 3 shots it was 0.75"). This was just with factory Remington Express soft point ammo.
Not too shabby for literally taking it "right out of the box". Once it dries up a bit I am definitely going to take it to the range.
I have heard good things about the SPS Varmint rifles. They are supposedly the same action and barrel that the 700 Police uses (or at least they used to be). Taking one of those and replacing the stock might be a good way to go.
Not too shabby for literally taking it "right out of the box". Once it dries up a bit I am definitely going to take it to the range.
I have heard good things about the SPS Varmint rifles. They are supposedly the same action and barrel that the 700 Police uses (or at least they used to be). Taking one of those and replacing the stock might be a good way to go.
Btw, where do you live? If you're in Alberta, Wildcat Composites can't be beat, depending on your budget. Some people think they're pricey, I say you get what you pay for.
I've got W.C. stocks on my M-700 .338WM & M-700 .30-06. They have stood up to a helluva lot of abuse over quite a few years now... I think around 15 years...
The M-700 is one of the stocks they mold for most frequently too.
http://www.wildcatcomposites.com/
I've got W.C. stocks on my M-700 .338WM & M-700 .30-06. They have stood up to a helluva lot of abuse over quite a few years now... I think around 15 years...
The M-700 is one of the stocks they mold for most frequently too.
http://www.wildcatcomposites.com/
I live about 8 hours north of edmonton.
That looks very interesting. They would bed the action properly and everything? The prices look reasonable enough.
^ Call them, I'm not sure if they bed the action or not. You can always have a buddy bed the action or take it to a smith.
I know they sell blanks that you can finish yourself, if you're into that sort of thing, or completely finished, painted etc...
I know they sell blanks that you can finish yourself, if you're into that sort of thing, or completely finished, painted etc...
UPDATE:
So i went with the 700 SPS Varmint in .308. like the action, really like the adjustable trigger, its a little nose heavy but i think we'll get along. Now im just waiting for the scope etc. to get here ill keep updating for anyone whos interested.
So i went with the 700 SPS Varmint in .308. like the action, really like the adjustable trigger, its a little nose heavy but i think we'll get along. Now im just waiting for the scope etc. to get here ill keep updating for anyone whos interested.
I have owned [and still do own] a large number of Remington 700 rifles. They are usually quite accurate out of box, and can be tweaked to satisfy almost any "hunter" out there. Use yours with confidence!! Eagleye.
With my 700 SPS blued .308 I've never had a problem with RUST?!?!
Do you not oil it after shooting and before shooting?
*I use CLP/Break-free on it* just a light coat of that stuff will stop the RUST.
I really don't like the SHINE from Stainless (it's just me)
BTW, I live in fraser valley area here in B.C. we all know that it's moist here in the best of weather condition.
I've had great accuracy with mine.
Took it out to the bush and taking shots at 500 meters and it's able to nail those 2L pop bottle with ease.
**I shoot the bottle cap off first then play around with ripping the bottle apart**
