Soo Many Remington 700s

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Not sure if this belongs in the precision rifle section, but I'm in the market for a new Remington 700. Aside from Caliber types, (I'm looking to purchase one in .308) there are so many variants such as the XCR, SPS and so on. I want to push the limits of .308 in terms of range, so which rifle is going to be the most likely to get me out there, assuming I have the skill to shoot those ranges.

I appreciate any info or light anyone can shed on this topic for me.
 
I would find a Rem 5R or a VSSF, they have a HS stock, which is a good thing, and I haven't heard any bad reviews so far.
 
They all shoot the same. More money does NOT mean more accurate, There are SPS's that shoot really well and Senderos that are mediocre. The 5R is nice because you need only change to a proper custom barrel to have a true precision rifle.

In terms of range, there is no difference.
 
Obtunded said:
They all shoot the same. More money does NOT mean more accurate, There are SPS's that shoot really well and Senderos that are mediocre. The 5R is nice because you need only change to a proper custom barrel to have a true precision rifle.

In terms of range, there is no difference.
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I find the 5R shooting just fine, it can do 1/4" at 100 meter if you reloading to the gun, load to the lead, other wise Re-chamber for a match chamber.
 
All valid points here.

Here's my experience, bought the rem 700 xcr long range tactical as my first centerfire bolt action. I tought this was the perfect unit. But I was WRONG. I tought I liked the stock, WRONG after a couple trips to the range and a hunt, I just didnt like the palm swell. Tought it had a nice fluted bull barrel, WRONG!! well yes it is a nice fluted bull barrel but the chamber is so long, I cannot even dream of aproaching the lands. Not to mention the price tag, now I understand everybit of it.... is unjustified.

Best option, In my poor worthless opinion, is that the SPS varmint will get you your money worth, and it won't hurt to swap out parts when time comes, given the price you paid for it.
 
You should rechamber you rifle to a match chamber, This will alow you to shoot match Federal ammo and also reloading, to have a smaller group. I find on several of my Rem700pss, had to square the action, lap locking lug, and rechamber, 2 of my rem700 shoot under 1/4" I have another one that I am going to do this weekend...there is nothing wrong with rem700 heavy barrel, they are good quality, don't even sell them for a good price, they are as good, maybe not as good as an after market match barrel, but nothing wrong with it...
 
I've had a .25moa once, in the process of finding a good load... if that counts :)

308WIN
SMK 155gr
44.4gr H4895
CCI 200 primer
prepped Win brass
2.820''

Lee collet die-Redding competition seater
 
I have a Rem 700P in 223 and one in 308 If I do my part they are good for .4 with factory ammo , If you are serious about range then build a rifle as alluded to , if you are a weekend shooter then go with what physically fits you best and what your wallet will tolerate
 
I second the vote for a SPS Tactical. The barrel length is a very managable and easy to handle 20" length and the Hogue Overmold stock, though not perfect, is miles ahead of the pos found on the SPS Varmint. The difference in price is no more than $100.
 
IwantanM14 said:
Won't the barrel lenth have some sort of effect? What is the optimal barrel length for .308?
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Increased Length without increased mass is pointless. There is no "optimal" length. Something stiff, and accurate is what you want. Velocity is affected to a small extent by length of the barrel, but the barrels are subject to harmonic effects and this gets worse the longer you make the barrel. For a factory gun 20-24" is perfectly fine for long distance shooting.

I call BS on the reams of consistent mythical internet quarter minute factory guns... just like those that claim consistent 30 MPG with their 1 ton Dodge Diesels.

Just buy what you are comfortable with spending. The faux 5R from Remington is no better or worse than anything else, but the factory stock is nice and that reduces costs and the need to spend money on a new stock.
 
Just buy what you are comfortable with spending. The faux 5R from Remington is no better or worse than anything else, but the factory stock is nice and that reduces costs and the need to spend money on a new stock
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That is it right there, if you plan on taking it to the next step, you will eventually put on a match grade barrel....all else is cosmetic and the same.

Buy the 5r, learn on it, shoot the sh@t out of it and then rebarrel.
 
BigUglyMan said:
The 5R has added milspec.
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Ahh...You're referring to pixie dust arent you?

As said above, shoot the factory barrel until it's done and then worry about a re-barrel. If you're shooting only casually, you may possibly never wear out the barrel. .308 Win. chambered barrels can have an accurate barrel life as high as 8,000 rounds providing it has been well taken care of and limited to normal pressure loads.

Ask Navy Shooter here on CGN about his factory varmint profile barrel. He spent many years shooting competitions with his.
 
So what I am getting here, is the main difference between the different models is the Barrel length and on a few models a Higher quality Stock. But the quality of the barrel itself is all the same?

So if I am going to re-barrel it, shop for the best stock? If I just want to shoot the best combination of stuff, get the 5r? What if I wanted to rebarrel and get a Mcmillan stock? Should I even bother buying a whole gun, or just purchase the parts??
 
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