For anyone that has been in a Military Rifle match. Can a Remington 700 count as a military rifle or do I need to go shopping? I was thinking it can because it is a M24 type but does it fit the bill in the .308?
Angel,
Most "military rifle" matches are geared to general issue turnbolt rifles such as the Mausers (military configuration only), K-31, Enfield, '03 Spfld, etc..... that date from 1950 and before.
The Remmy 700 does not fit the bill here. It never was a general issue weapon in any military organization. Note that even specailly modified versions of the '03, Enfield, Mauser sniper rifles are not allowed in "Military Rifle" matches.... General issue versions only.
In NRA Highpower there are two divisions. Match Rifle and Service Rifle. Service Rifle consists of M16 (AR15), M14 (M1-A), and M1 rifle only. Match Rifle consists of any other rifle that has a magazine of at least 5 rounds and a caliber no larger than .32 (IIRC here, could be off a bit on the top end caliber allowed.)
The Remmy 700 would be considered a Match Rifle, but in order to participate in Highpower it would have to be modified to feed from a stripper clip and have iron match sights installed.
If you want to shoot a Remmy 700 more in an M24 configuration with scope, you will be limited to F-Class competition (Prone from a rest) or sniper-tactical matches.
Bottom line... the Remmy 700 does not qualify for any type of "Military Rifle" type of competition that I'm aware of..... The exception to this would be some local group that is "doing it's own thing" and not following any form of nationally established form of rules... and might be allowing the 700.
Best regards,
Swampy
Garands forever