Got my new Friend Kitted out

[remingtonfan]

Hi there everyone.

I actually registered back in 2011 but honestly haven't been posting, just lurking.
At the time I was figuring out stuff and learning as much as I can (still am!).

Now finally after what seems like a long time, I went ahead and bit the bullet on my rifle last month.

I got a good deal on a 26 inch Remington 700 Police in .223

Here is what I bought and kitted it out with:
(1) Harris Bipod HBRMS (6-9") with a pivot lock
(2) American Defense (AD-RECON-SL-30-TAC)
(3) Leupold Backcountry Cross-Slot Scope Base (I mounted this 0 MOA rail myself)
(4) Shooterpads Gel Filled Recoil Pad (I got this to change the LOP not for recoil)
(5) Cheek-rest with ammo holder
(6) Primary Arms 1-6X24mm First Focal Plane Riflescope w/ACSS Raptor 5.56 Reticle
(7) Pro Ears Tac Gold

I am still waiting for my scope from Primary Arms, supposedly its going to be shipped in May or June. So I gotta wait for that.

Since this is my first rifle does anyone have recommendations for a bore guide for cleaning, and that stick thing you push into the barrel to clean it?

Im still making up my mind with regards to tools for sighting in.

If all goes well I will head to the range and try it out.

Thanks to all for your help over the years, i have learned a lot and will continue to do so.

Pictures:

 

[Legionnaire]

Seriously, sounds like you're off to a good start.

Tipton and ProShot both make inexpensive bore guides.
Dewey makes great cleaning rods, though there are many good ones out there.

You shouldn't need any special tools to sight in if your scope is mounted properly and you have a good rest. Pull the bolt and sight through the bore at a distant target. Get it centered in the bore. Then, without moving the gun, adjust the reticle in the scope to the same point. Take your first couple of shots at 25 yards; if you bore sighted correctly, you should be on paper. Adjust, and then move out to 100.

 

[remingtonfan]

Thank you very much. I will research Tipton and Proshot. I actually do have a Tipton BUT it is just the one to hold the rifle while i clean it, not the "Lead Sled" one. So again thanks for that.
I promise I will get pictures tomorrow (I cant take the rifle down to take pics right now due to visitors).

 

[Legionnaire]

Hmmm. You and I seem to be using the term "bore guide" differently. A bore guide is a hollow tube that replaces the bolt, designed to keep your cleaning rod aligned with the center of the bore when you push your cleaning patch through the bore. Like this one.

A lead sled is a "rifle rest" (and not one I would use). You can use a "gun vise" like this one to hold a rifle while you bore sight it, but you should not shoot from it. If you have a good cleaning vise (like the Tipton), you have all you need to sight in.

 

[WestKentucky]

Bore guide??? I would agree with a muzzle cover of sorts to protect the crown. It can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. For a long time I used a 4” long piece of 3/4” PVC with a cap on it. PVC was slotted to slip over the iron front sight and the cap was drilled to about 30 caliber with a step drill and gave just a bit of wiggle room to get into the .270 barrel. My “bore guide” literally cost me about $0.20 I should make more of those for my other guns.

 

[BigBL87]

For a bore guide, I recommend Possum Hollow. That's what I use for everything except my AR (I have a Wheeler one for that). Have one for my 308, 223 and 22lr.

 

[BigBL87]

To answer the other two questions (sorry, was replying quick before)...

Dewey has a very good reputation as far as cleaning rods go. I personally use Tipton's carbon fiber rods for my rifles and have not had any issues. Just make sure you get a one piece rod as long as you aren't putting together a kit to take to the range with you. I personally have a range cleaning kit in addition to the stuff I have at home and that has a screw together 3 or 4 piece (can't remember which) rod, but I'd only use that if I absolutely had to. Whatever you get, make sure to take the additional length of your bore guide into consideration when picking out the length of the rod.

Sounds like you already have a vise? In case that's not the case, I'd recommend the Tipton Ultra Gun Vise. It has made working on my rifles SO much easier.

As far as a shooting rest, I use a Caldwell Matrix. It's relatively inexpensive and multipurpose, as you can also use it as a pistol rest. For basic zeroing and such, it's hard to beat. That being said, not alot of ability to make fine adjustments. If I were to spend a little more, I'd look at a Caldwell Lead Sled Solo. Not a whole lot more than the Matrix and is probably a little easier to make smaller adjustments. I feel like it will meet the needs of most shooters, and conveniently it can be used with ARs pretty easily which can't be said for all rests. If I weren't thinking frugally and didn't mind hauling a heavier rest, the Caldwell Lead Sled DFT 2 would probably be my choice. Provides the best adjustability out of the 3 I've mentioned and still isn't insanely expensive.

 

[BigBL87]

DELETED, meant to edit the previous post.

 

[Chuck R.]

For a bore guide, I recommend Possum Hollow. That's what I use for everything except my AR (I have a Wheeler one for that). Have one for my 308, 223 and 22lr.

+100

Order direct and he'll throw in some extra "O" rings for about $20 ea, great guy to deal with! I've got about 10 of them and zero complaints, all work as advertised.

OP a friend of mine has that rifle in .223 and another in .308, both shoot every well.

 

[Varminterror]

What’s the intended use - or intended uses -for your new rifle?

 

[CapnMac]

I use a plastic coated kleenbore one-piece without chamber or muzzle guides, just paying attention to how I use the rod. Over time, I've managed to get either three or four of the things, so I'll fit one with a brush and another with a jag tip.

If your intention is to go to the range, fire one shot, then swab the bore clean before repeating, then, I'd look into the Tipton or Dewey carbon-fiber rods.

Get a rod at least 3" longer than the barrel (and 6" is better).

I'd get a slotted tip, a jag tip, and a "torpedo" brush to start. You will decide which combo suits your method best. (I no longer much use slotted tips, and use jag tips instead.)

I have a selection of "shotgun" bore mops and torpedo brushes for cleaning chambers.

 

[remingtonfan]

I promised Legionaire that I would get pictures today. Have a look at the OP.
Please excuse the room its being worked on...baseboards etc