Help choose .308 bolt action rifle - Page 4

DMan · April 12th, 2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blackhawkbill

a + VG #1 , i agree with samh , i got to fiddle with a Tikka T3 , and i see what all the fuss is about , but i am quite sure they cost more than $600 dollars ? but they are worth every penny , the fins build great rifles , some of the nicest i have seen too

The Tikka T3 lites do not cost more than 600, however many of the Tikka's do cost between 600 and 800 if you get the stainless, or laminated stock, etc. The "Standard" Tikka T3 Lites can cost in stores between 425 (excellent deal) to 600 (high side) when you get the blued barrel, and synthetic stock.

I have mine picked out - and just waiting for the cash to come in to place it on order!

Paladin132 · May 21st, 2008, 11:26 PM

Ok, I was searching this because I was looking at a 700... wondered which model (there are a load o fthem on the website) was closest to the M24? Any reason to go with something a little different in the 700 line? Oh, and how much do they cost roughly?

Senderofan · May 22nd, 2008, 11:54 AM

Not sure which is closest to an M24...Guess your choices would be a PSS or 5R Milspec. Not sure what PSS's are going for these days...but the Milspec is @ $950-$1150 when you can find them. I sold off my PSS two years ago to get a Milspec....it was an improvement in accuracy....just my experience.

Wayne

Paladin132 · May 22nd, 2008, 04:34 PM

I don't see either of those as an option on Remington's website lol. Could anyone come up with a model number?

Ram Rod · May 22nd, 2008, 04:48 PM

Remington Law Enforcement - Rifles - Model 700 Police Rifles
The 40x series was what the Marine Corps based the M40A1 sniper rifle on I believe and the 40 XB Tactical looks exactly like the one I carried many times on STA ops. I think you're looking for the police model though.

Senderofan · May 22nd, 2008, 07:07 PM

The 5R Milspec is an intermittent, low production rifle. They don't list it on their web-site.

Here's a nice description and review for you:

The Remington Model 700 Stainless Special 5R Milspec

Good Luck,

Wayne

Paladin132 · May 22nd, 2008, 08:06 PM

Thanks Wayne!!!!

DMan · May 22nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

I just got my Tikka, and love it, I would get another if I could right now!

Paladin132 · May 22nd, 2008, 09:53 PM

Tikka?

Cocolo · May 23rd, 2008, 12:27 AM

I bought last week a Remington SPS Tactical in .308 caliber. I just finished the break-in of the barrel and at the end I shot a .75 group using cheap Federal 150 grn. bullets. The trigger was heavy and I also tinkered with it reducing the trigger pull. Tomorrow I am using 168 grn. match bullets and I'll post pics of the grouping. By the way I only paid $589.00 for the rifle and so far I think I am in love.

May 22nd, 2008, 04:48 PM	#35
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 3,443	Remington Law Enforcement - Rifles - Model 700 Police Rifles The 40x series was what the Marine Corps based the M40A1 sniper rifle on I believe and the 40 XB Tactical looks exactly like the one I carried many times on STA ops. I think you're looking for the police model though. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

May 22nd, 2008, 08:17 PM	#38
DMan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 322	I just got my Tikka, and love it, I would get another if I could right now! __________________ If guns cause crime, then forks made Rosie O'Donnell fat!! Rosie - Say bye bye: You aren't much of a View anymore! Your true colors have been shown, and they are not Red, White, and Blue!

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May 21st, 2008, 11:26 PM	#32
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 304	Ok, I was searching this because I was looking at a 700... wondered which model (there are a load o fthem on the website) was closest to the M24? Any reason to go with something a little different in the 700 line? Oh, and how much do they cost roughly?

May 22nd, 2008, 11:54 AM	#33
Senderofan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minne-snowta Posts: 64	Not sure which is closest to an M24...Guess your choices would be a PSS or 5R Milspec. Not sure what PSS's are going for these days...but the Milspec is @ $950-$1150 when you can find them. I sold off my PSS two years ago to get a Milspec....it was an improvement in accuracy....just my experience. Wayne

May 22nd, 2008, 04:34 PM	#34
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 304	I don't see either of those as an option on Remington's website lol. Could anyone come up with a model number?

May 22nd, 2008, 07:07 PM	#36
Senderofan Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minne-snowta Posts: 64	The 5R Milspec is an intermittent, low production rifle. They don't list it on their web-site. Here's a nice description and review for you: The Remington Model 700 Stainless Special 5R Milspec Good Luck, Wayne

May 22nd, 2008, 08:06 PM	#37
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 304	Thanks Wayne!!!!

May 22nd, 2008, 09:53 PM	#39
Paladin132 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 304	Tikka?

May 23rd, 2008, 12:27 AM	#40
Cocolo Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 40	I bought last week a Remington SPS Tactical in .308 caliber. I just finished the break-in of the barrel and at the end I shot a .75 group using cheap Federal 150 grn. bullets. The trigger was heavy and I also tinkered with it reducing the trigger pull. Tomorrow I am using 168 grn. match bullets and I'll post pics of the grouping. By the way I only paid $589.00 for the rifle and so far I think I am in love.