used tricked out rem. 700---any good?

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I have been in the market for a heavy barreled tactical tack driver in .308. Stopped at a nearby gun store and they had a tricked out rem. 700 on consignment. Here's the details as well as I could remember them. The custom built gun had a 700 action ----tactical oversize handle, fluted aftermarket heavy barrel----22". At the end of the a barrel a flash/ recoil suppressor. The stock was a Chaote ultimate varmint with folding bipod . The trigger was worked on and is very, very light pull---my guess 2 pounds. and crisp. On top was an integrated rail for a scope. Accesories included a case , two mags and chin pads for the chaote. Looked brand new and was not too heavy-----nicely balanced with the short barrel.

I live in the states and I know firearms are usually cheaper. They want 1500 USD for this set up. A little more than I want to spend but a whole more of a set up than I ever dreamed of. Would have to save for a scope. Is this a rig worth looking into rather than getting a new Savage and taking years to add the goodies.
 
I agree with Dan. Is the barrel factory or custom? Has the action be blueprinted? Has it been properly bedded? Personally, I'd want to pay a bit less than that, but if he'll let you take it for a day to try, might be a good buy. I know that any gun I had that was a true tack driver, I had no trouble selling privately...
 
I have found some more info on this gun. It has a Krieger fluted heavy barrel with a threaded end on it Any thoughts? I offered 1200.00 and the shop said NO! Is this really worth 1500.00?
 
Krieger makes some top notch barrels. The question is, how competent was the 'smith who put it together? If the action has been blueprinted and the Krieger installed properly it might be worth taking a chance on. What magazine system does the rifle have? If its Badger Ordnance or HS Precision, I'd go for it, even though I personally dislike the Choate stock. That you can always switch out later. Any idea as to the round count? Also, check the barrel crown to make sure there is no damage.
 
Ask the store owner to take you and the rifle to a range and see how it performs. Seeing as it has already been used, this should not be a problem. Make your conclusions from there. Offer to pay for the ammo too.
 
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