Affordable Tack Driver - Page 2

Tubby45 · July 26th, 2009, 12:35 PM

For a factory trigger the Remington SPS trigger is very good out of the box.

cvhoss · July 26th, 2009, 01:16 PM

Congratulations on the new rifle. From your description, it sounds like you got yourself a shooter. I just bought a new MODEL 700 VS SF II and I spent quite a bit of time looking over various rifles thinking I would like to try something different but ultimately fell back to the Remington 700 lineup. They are darn fine rifles out of the box and there is no shortage of after-market parts to customize them with.

Assuming your rifle is strictly a bench/tactical rifle and won't see any humping through the brush for hunting, the one suggestion I would make is to install a Jewll trigger. I've already put one in my new rifle and these things are absolutely amazing. If you already have the barrel accuracy (and it sounds like you do), these can help shave that final few tenths of an inch off your group size.

Again, congratulations on the new rifle and continued good shooting.

Hoss

UnklFungus · July 27th, 2009, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilliland87

The only draw back on my rifle is I bought it for hunting and the first 2, 5 shot groups are generally nice and tight (under 1 inch at 100) If you shoot much past that at a decent rate of fire I start picking up flyers, even off of a lead sled ( had to see if it was me) I have attributed this to the light barrel contour that heats up rather quickly and I am tossing the idea around of a heavy barreled varmint type rig to play with.

Glad you are happy with your rifle.

My father was telling me of a company that milled the barrel down then wrapped it in carbon fiber and it was really resistant to heat afterwards.
I don't remember the company name but I could prolly find out. It was a few years ago.

Tubby45 · July 27th, 2009, 10:58 AM

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Get out your wallet.

Scot Van · August 1st, 2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvhoss

Congratulations on the new rifle. From your description, it sounds like you got yourself a shooter. I just bought a new MODEL 700 VS SF II and I spent quite a bit of time looking over various rifles thinking I would like to try something different but ultimately fell back to the Remington 700 lineup. They are darn fine rifles out of the box and there is no shortage of after-market parts to customize them with.

Assuming your rifle is strictly a bench/tactical rifle and won't see any humping through the brush for hunting, the one suggestion I would make is to install a Jewll trigger. I've already put one in my new rifle and these things are absolutely amazing. If you already have the barrel accuracy (and it sounds like you do), these can help shave that final few tenths of an inch off your group size.

Again, congratulations on the new rifle and continued good shooting.

Hoss

Thanks for the suggestion, Hoss. However, this is a 'user' rifle, and will remain as-is. I have been VERY tempted by the new FN .338 Lapua as my next step, and at about $1400 dressed out, it is a logical step. If I go that route, it will be restricted to the bench. However, this li'l bull-barrelled tactical rifle will be my companion through all training and the rigors of putting food on the table.

I welcome your suggestions on improving, though. Incidentally, the trigger out of the box is sweeeeet!

Shoot straight, stay safe!

S

ghost tracker · August 4th, 2009, 02:12 PM

We should regularly remind ourselves (and EACHOTHER) that we are sooooo lucky to have the countless options of quality, affordable, sub MOA rifles available to us! Remington, Winchester, Savage, FN, Browning, Thompson Center, Kimber, Ruger, with the list going on and on and on...
Not so many years ago (I'm old...so, I remember.) it took wide bucks & custom work to acheive the same level of accuracy that is easily & inexpensively available today right off the shelf. Congrats on your new addition!

atctimmy · August 4th, 2009, 05:59 PM

My basic 700 bld in .308 shoots .75 inch groups on a regular basis. I get the occasional sub half in group. Most 700s shoot very well out of the box. I'd like to try a "higher end" model.

JohnK87 · August 4th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Just like 9mm's for pistol, a .223 bolt action rifle is great to learn on. Effective out to 300+ yards, low recoil for long range sessions, and cheap ammo. I had a Remington 700 varmint with bipod that was a favorite.

If I was buying one now, it would be one of the Savage models with the nice trigger. In fact, I'd like to be buying one soon...

July 26th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#11
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July 26th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#12
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,790	Congratulations on the new rifle. From your description, it sounds like you got yourself a shooter. I just bought a new MODEL 700 VS SF II and I spent quite a bit of time looking over various rifles thinking I would like to try something different but ultimately fell back to the Remington 700 lineup. They are darn fine rifles out of the box and there is no shortage of after-market parts to customize them with. Assuming your rifle is strictly a bench/tactical rifle and won't see any humping through the brush for hunting, the one suggestion I would make is to install a Jewll trigger. I've already put one in my new rifle and these things are absolutely amazing. If you already have the barrel accuracy (and it sounds like you do), these can help shave that final few tenths of an inch off your group size. Again, congratulations on the new rifle and continued good shooting. Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

July 27th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#14
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August 4th, 2009, 02:12 PM	#16
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 1,154	We should regularly remind ourselves (and EACHOTHER) that we are sooooo lucky to have the countless options of quality, affordable, sub MOA rifles available to us! Remington, Winchester, Savage, FN, Browning, Thompson Center, Kimber, Ruger, with the list going on and on and on... Not so many years ago (I'm old...so, I remember.) it took wide bucks & custom work to acheive the same level of accuracy that is easily & inexpensively available today right off the shelf. Congrats on your new addition! __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

August 4th, 2009, 05:59 PM	#17
atctimmy Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 1,796	My basic 700 bld in .308 shoots .75 inch groups on a regular basis. I get the occasional sub half in group. Most 700s shoot very well out of the box. I'd like to try a "higher end" model. __________________ I have Post Tree Stand Mirage Disorder.

August 4th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#18
JohnK87 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hastings, MN Posts: 178	Just like 9mm's for pistol, a .223 bolt action rifle is great to learn on. Effective out to 300+ yards, low recoil for long range sessions, and cheap ammo. I had a Remington 700 varmint with bipod that was a favorite. If I was buying one now, it would be one of the Savage models with the nice trigger. In fact, I'd like to be buying one soon... __________________ If you are a warrior who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, but if you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself..."Baa."

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