It came with the stainless 5R rifled barrel and HS Precision stock. I added camo, an el cheapo BSA scope until I can afford a better one, DNZ mount/rings, and Harris bipod. Also just picked up a stock pack from Triad Tactical. I'm breaking in the barrel tomorrow and then working on a variety of hand loads. Should I save up for a Night Force/Leupold/SS/US Optics scope or start the process of getting a suppressor? I'd love both but as you guys know this ain't a cheap pursuit!
Re: Remington 700 5R - My First .308 Bolt Rifle!
I just got my 5R with a 20" threaded barrel today, so now the fun starts.
I just got my 5R with a 20" threaded barrel today, so now the fun starts.
Re: Remington 700 5R - My First .308 Bolt Rifle!
Yeah I can't wait to head to the range! Post some pics of yours when you get a chance.
Yeah I can't wait to head to the range! Post some pics of yours when you get a chance.
Re: Remington 700 5R - My First .308 Bolt Rifle!
i think nightforce..
i think nightforce..
Re: Remington 700 5R - My First .308 Bolt Rifle!
it's a good looking setup, I like the krylon camo.
Save your cash and get a good optic. The 5r are nice rifles, especially for an "off-the-shelf" item, but I don't think they are really worth putting a USO on top of. I'd go for something like a leupold vxr patrol, a vortex PST, SS 3-9 HD, or even the new vortex HS tactical that midway is selling.
Since it's your first .308 bolt gun, i'd say get a good optic and get in some serious trigger time behind it so you learn how to drive it well. If you've still got the factory recoil pad you might want to put on a limbsaver (try #10001, it's almost a perfect fit for a HS 5r/police stock). That will add comfort and allow you to spend more time behind the rifle without feeling the recoil as much.
You don't need a can at this juncture, IMHO. You'd be better off spending the $$ on an optic, and then ammo to hone your ability as a trigger man.
it's a good looking setup, I like the krylon camo.
Save your cash and get a good optic. The 5r are nice rifles, especially for an "off-the-shelf" item, but I don't think they are really worth putting a USO on top of. I'd go for something like a leupold vxr patrol, a vortex PST, SS 3-9 HD, or even the new vortex HS tactical that midway is selling.
Since it's your first .308 bolt gun, i'd say get a good optic and get in some serious trigger time behind it so you learn how to drive it well. If you've still got the factory recoil pad you might want to put on a limbsaver (try #10001, it's almost a perfect fit for a HS 5r/police stock). That will add comfort and allow you to spend more time behind the rifle without feeling the recoil as much.
You don't need a can at this juncture, IMHO. You'd be better off spending the $$ on an optic, and then ammo to hone your ability as a trigger man.
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What is this "barrel break in" you speak of?
As far as optics, just what rifle is worth putting a USO on?
Of course the 5R is worth the USO, Lonewolf has one a SPS Varmint (or used to).
What is this "barrel break in" you speak of?
As far as optics, just what rifle is worth putting a USO on?
Of course the 5R is worth the USO, Lonewolf has one a SPS Varmint (or used to).
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YOU misunderstand what i'm saying. He can buy whatever he wants, what I was saying is that he doesn't NEED to spend that much money to have an excellent long range rifle package.
The 5r is plenty nice, I own basically the same thing. At the end of the day, it's still not a multi-thousand dollar GAP rifle or similar, so odds are that after a certain point he won't see much advantage in all the little extra features of truly high-end glass like a schmidt or USO. A leupold or vortex would be more than sufficient, especially for someone at an entry level. Hell i've been shooting for a long time and still don't feel like I "need" that.
Even though the 5r is a nice rifle, it is still limited by the fact that it's not built on a blueprinted receiver and is made on a production line rather than handcrafted by a master-level gunsmith. It's sitting in a stock that while nice, isn't glass bedded to that specific action. Has it had the trigger precision tuned (and I mean by a precision outfit, not just some dude with a tiny screwdriver)? Has the crown been checked/cleaned up (a known remmy issue is tooling marks about 1" down inside the crown end). Is he content with the BDL floorplate, or would he like to go to a DBM system?
See where i'm going here? Point is there are other things that should take precedence over spending an exorbitant amount on glass or a can, when all the basics are not covered yet. A rifle is a total system, and while the triggerman is the most important part, other things do matter and there is a difference between even a high-end production model and a true precision build.
YOU misunderstand what i'm saying. He can buy whatever he wants, what I was saying is that he doesn't NEED to spend that much money to have an excellent long range rifle package.
The 5r is plenty nice, I own basically the same thing. At the end of the day, it's still not a multi-thousand dollar GAP rifle or similar, so odds are that after a certain point he won't see much advantage in all the little extra features of truly high-end glass like a schmidt or USO. A leupold or vortex would be more than sufficient, especially for someone at an entry level. Hell i've been shooting for a long time and still don't feel like I "need" that.
Even though the 5r is a nice rifle, it is still limited by the fact that it's not built on a blueprinted receiver and is made on a production line rather than handcrafted by a master-level gunsmith. It's sitting in a stock that while nice, isn't glass bedded to that specific action. Has it had the trigger precision tuned (and I mean by a precision outfit, not just some dude with a tiny screwdriver)? Has the crown been checked/cleaned up (a known remmy issue is tooling marks about 1" down inside the crown end). Is he content with the BDL floorplate, or would he like to go to a DBM system?
See where i'm going here? Point is there are other things that should take precedence over spending an exorbitant amount on glass or a can, when all the basics are not covered yet. A rifle is a total system, and while the triggerman is the most important part, other things do matter and there is a difference between even a high-end production model and a true precision build.
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Good luck with the new rifle ! I agree on spending the coin on optics instead of a can.
I got a bushnell tactical 6-24x50 for my first bolt. It was on sale at midway and was a steal. I think they are in the $700's now but shop around. Some may agree or not but I wanted something with a lot of magnification to start and after some time shooting I was able to back way down on the zoom. It helped me a lot in learning how to use a scope and making marksmanship the key component. Its just what I did and it worked for me. Good luck on your new venture.
Good luck with the new rifle ! I agree on spending the coin on optics instead of a can.
I got a bushnell tactical 6-24x50 for my first bolt. It was on sale at midway and was a steal. I think they are in the $700's now but shop around. Some may agree or not but I wanted something with a lot of magnification to start and after some time shooting I was able to back way down on the zoom. It helped me a lot in learning how to use a scope and making marksmanship the key component. Its just what I did and it worked for me. Good luck on your new venture.
Re: Remington 700 5R - My First .308 Bolt Rifle!
nice rig
nice rig
Re: Remington 700 5R - My First .308 Bolt Rifle!
I agree with bcw1284 good optics and a good trigger with trigger time will teach you a ton. I spend a long time behind a factory rem 700 sporter in 223 and kept working my way up in optics as my funds would let me before I stepped up to a custom built rifle. But what I learned driving the factory rifle long range went a long way once I got behind my custom rifle, I see to many times at my local groundhog shoots new guys get hooked after one or two matchs then they drop 3000 on a custom rifle with great optics and still dont place and end up quitting for that reason. Just because you have a high dollar rifle and optics dont mean you can drive it for spit. Id recommend you start with good optics at a comfortable price put a good trigger in the rifle and get tons of trigger time. I almost forgot its a nice looking rig for your first one!
I agree with bcw1284 good optics and a good trigger with trigger time will teach you a ton. I spend a long time behind a factory rem 700 sporter in 223 and kept working my way up in optics as my funds would let me before I stepped up to a custom built rifle. But what I learned driving the factory rifle long range went a long way once I got behind my custom rifle, I see to many times at my local groundhog shoots new guys get hooked after one or two matchs then they drop 3000 on a custom rifle with great optics and still dont place and end up quitting for that reason. Just because you have a high dollar rifle and optics dont mean you can drive it for spit. Id recommend you start with good optics at a comfortable price put a good trigger in the rifle and get tons of trigger time. I almost forgot its a nice looking rig for your first one!
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Buy the best scope u can possibly save money for, it's not like ur welding it that rifle. It can always go with u to your next rifle. Besides any gun that is worth buying is worth the best glass u can buy. Also I would look down a few USO scopes befor jumping up and down about them, they might not make ur panties wet.
Buy the best scope u can possibly save money for, it's not like ur welding it that rifle. It can always go with u to your next rifle. Besides any gun that is worth buying is worth the best glass u can buy. Also I would look down a few USO scopes befor jumping up and down about them, they might not make ur panties wet.
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good looking rig put what you can afford to put with out having buyers regret what ever works for you and your happy with is all that matters change the trigger and a decent scope that holds zero will work just fine
good looking rig put what you can afford to put with out having buyers regret what ever works for you and your happy with is all that matters change the trigger and a decent scope that holds zero will work just fine
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Thanks for the input, guys! I'm taking your advice. Decided on the Trijicon AccuPoint after looking through a bunch of them (outside) at different dealers. That was about $1,350 with a Leupold Mark 4 one-piece mount and Mark 4 rings.
FDKAY, I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic about break-in, but I've read a lot of articles and tend to subscribe to the "you should break in a barrel" perspective. Some say it's not necessary.
Thanks for the input, guys! I'm taking your advice. Decided on the Trijicon AccuPoint after looking through a bunch of them (outside) at different dealers. That was about $1,350 with a Leupold Mark 4 one-piece mount and Mark 4 rings.
FDKAY, I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic about break-in, but I've read a lot of articles and tend to subscribe to the "you should break in a barrel" perspective. Some say it's not necessary.
