Considering a new action

[Poconolg]

Right now I am shooting a Rem 700 action that has been trued. I have a Bartlien barrel that has an outside diameter of 1 1/8". I shoot a 22-250 and each time I go to the range I shoot 8 groups at 100yds with each group being 5 shots. I average for the 8 groups between .35 and .45. In the past 2 years I have shot over 40 sub 1/4" groups. I anneal after each firing and shoot .002 off the lands with .0025 neck tension. Right now I am using VV N150 powder with Ammerman bullets. I use a Sinclair front rest and bags in the rear. I also use a Sightron scope. I never shoot a warm barrel, I always let it cool between groups. The bench that I shoot off is rock solid. It is a lot of money for a new action and I know there is no sure thing but I would like opinions if a new action will shrink my groups or just look pretty. Thanks

 

[Litetrigger]

Probably not

 

[JFrank]

A caliber change certainly would, REM 700 are good actions. 6 br will shoot incredibly small.

 

[Ks5shooter]

Keep that keeper and build a whole new gun in 6BR

 

[d2wing]

I know guys that shoot one-hole groups with trued Remington's in smallest group competitions. I don't know.

 

[hunt127588]

It depends on what you're trying to achieve. If you're after smallest agg. groups, you probably need to consider the rifle type and the caliber. Shooting a benchrest rig is very different than varmint rig. If you're looking at an action, go all the way with the right stock, scope, trigger and rest. Find a top benchrest 'smith to put it together. Watch some videos from Speedy Gonzalez.

 

[jmorris]

I think a 6mm ppc BR gun thats just not a top 10 rifle anymore, would really impress you and can be picked up cheap vs building new. If 2oz triggers are ok with you.

 

[film495]

I think I would do more testing before making any investment or decision. I'd want to shoot the reloads in another or couple more rifles. and maybe shoot some factory rounds out of the same rifle, or play with different jumps for the reloads. Closer is usually better, but not an exact science, each chamber is going to behave differently when looking at .002 -.004, or tiny tolerances. If I could shoot a 1/2" group at 100 yards I'd assume the gun could put the holes in the same spot and the variation is me, but I'm not a competition shooter. Scope mounts can have a tiny bit of play in them if not perfectly installed, bedding the action might not be a terrible idea. I don't own that rifle, but the same principle applies - solid contact where there is supposed to be contact and no contact where there's supposed to be space. I'd look at how the action is bedded in the rilfe before looking at any parts replacements.

 

[kmw1954]

. Shooting a benchrest rig is very different than varmint rig.

Same, big difference between an F Class and Open Class.

 

[Varminterror]

Accuracy is in the barrel. Drivability is in the action. It’s not hard to drive nicer than an R700, but many folks will never demand so much of their rifle to feel a difference.