cat_IT_guy
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After shooting this gun today, I think it is a bargain that will be extremely hard to beat. I paid about $600 for the gun after tax, about $450 for the scope, and $60 for the rings/bases. All told, I have about $1150 in this gun.
As about everyone knows, the Remington 700 is outstanding. This version has a 26" heavy barrel and is chambered in .308winchester. The stock trigger on this gun is good, although not outstanding. I mounted a Leupold VX-II 4-12x50mm scope on the gun using Leupold bases and rings.
The target in the picture was my last one of the day shot at 100yards, and I was not disappointed. There are 7 shots on the target. The ragged hole directly above dead center is 4 shots and measures about 1/2" CTC. Add in the 2 holes to the left of center, and the 6 shot group grows to about 1-1/4" CTC. Finally, add the lone high shot, and the group measures about 1-3/4" CTC. Not bad for a gun in this price range.
All of my shooting was done with American Eagle 150gr FMJBT ammo. This is not premium ammo by any means, but obviously not bad given the price (about $14/box).
Now I think this gun is capable of more. For one, I am by no means an expert shooter, although the Stoney Point gun rest helps. Another factor is the ammo quality - remington or black hills match would probably further improve the group size. Finally, the only part of the gun that really showed the price tag was the stock. It feels, well, cheap. It works, but there is room for improvement. I read somewhere (snipercentral I think) that adding a good quality HS Precision or McMillan stock will contribute to smaller groups.
In the meantime, I am very happy with my purchase, and I will continue to shoot it in order to improve my skill. Down the road however, I think I will be investing in a HS Precision stock for this gun.
As about everyone knows, the Remington 700 is outstanding. This version has a 26" heavy barrel and is chambered in .308winchester. The stock trigger on this gun is good, although not outstanding. I mounted a Leupold VX-II 4-12x50mm scope on the gun using Leupold bases and rings.
The target in the picture was my last one of the day shot at 100yards, and I was not disappointed. There are 7 shots on the target. The ragged hole directly above dead center is 4 shots and measures about 1/2" CTC. Add in the 2 holes to the left of center, and the 6 shot group grows to about 1-1/4" CTC. Finally, add the lone high shot, and the group measures about 1-3/4" CTC. Not bad for a gun in this price range.
All of my shooting was done with American Eagle 150gr FMJBT ammo. This is not premium ammo by any means, but obviously not bad given the price (about $14/box).
Now I think this gun is capable of more. For one, I am by no means an expert shooter, although the Stoney Point gun rest helps. Another factor is the ammo quality - remington or black hills match would probably further improve the group size. Finally, the only part of the gun that really showed the price tag was the stock. It feels, well, cheap. It works, but there is room for improvement. I read somewhere (snipercentral I think) that adding a good quality HS Precision or McMillan stock will contribute to smaller groups.
In the meantime, I am very happy with my purchase, and I will continue to shoot it in order to improve my skill. Down the road however, I think I will be investing in a HS Precision stock for this gun.
