just building a remington 700 sps

[joseph-98]

still new to all this long range rifle stuff...so if anyone has any ideas for stuff i should get or do feel free to chime in

Remington 700sps
Aics stock
yankee hill rings
Millet scope planing on changing it not sure to what yet
Aftermarket muzzle break going on monday
Atlas monopod and bipod with spigot on its way just waiting on fed ex lol...

 

[JGorski]

Re: just building a remington 700 sps

Long action, eh? Whats the caliber?

 

[mwilkins]

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Nice build and first post. Welcome to the Hide!

 

[joseph-98]

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338 lapua magnum....

Thank you for the welcome!!

 

[HOGTOOTH5R]

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Nice Rifle, but any reason why the Rings are so High? Looks like you could go at least 1 size lower. Any how, Good Looking Build!

 

[joseph-98]

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Ya i have no idea why they were so high. I needed a set so i picked these up... Ill prob get a new set as soon as i get my new optics

 

[cav.scout]

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Nice build.

 

[dannyryan007]

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where in nevada are you? i grew up in pahrump. and, the scenery in the pics looks very southern nevada.

 

[joseph-98]

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I live in summerlin.

 

[Muttt]

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I think you'll be impressed with the monopod. I put one on my rifle and I am so glad I did. Can't remember how I could possibly have shot without it .... LOL.

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

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Nice setup, you could shoot under your car and aim over it.

 

[MtnCreek]

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Looks good. Save those rings for any future AR builds

Was this a factory .338L?

 

[joseph-98]

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Lol yes its a factory 338

 

[Copyleader]

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I would get an oversized bolt knob, easier to manipulate, faster to cycle, the factory 700 knob stinks. Also, if you like the high rings, keep'em. I personally like the higher rings because I like to keep my head more upright, it's more comfortable to me. The more comfortable you are, the better you'll shoot. If you need more elevation adjustment on the scope, then go lower. Other than that, maybe a paint job, good looking rifle though.

 

[joseph-98]

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As of right now im prob going to keep the taller rings till i get my new optics... Any idea what kind of knob i should get

 

[Mr Joshua]

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Check out phoenixcustomrifles.com. They do good work.

 

[jd138]

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Karl Kampfeld at Kampfeld Customs will do a good job for your knob.

I found that a 50mm objective on a SPS in an AICS worked perfect (for me) with Seekins low rings (granted that was a 35mm scope tube).

I miss my days in Summerlin; there is no place like it. I bought/sold/lived in 5 different Summerlin houses before I had to head east.

 

[Copyleader]

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There's too many good ones to list, there's really not much difference between them, it's just your personal taste. If you want to add weight to your rig, go with a steel knob. If you don't care, there's probably more to choose from in aluminum. Also, make sure your smith knows how to properly install so you get the added length you'll need, it's secure, and it looks good. Also, a lot of smiths will turn their own bolt knobs to your specs and the good ones will make sure to finish them to match the rest of your bolt/rig (paint/parkerize/blue/etc).

 

[hsss]

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honestly the only thing I see that that gun needs is more range time. Bolt knobs and such are nice but not needed.

 

[Copyleader]

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What fun is that? Hell, I don't need a custom .358 Norma to hunt whitetail at 50yds, but I do. You're missing the whole point brother, it aint about need, it's about fun, toys, the build, the stories...dang, you're supposed to enjoy this stuff, come on...

 

[Smithcollector]

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That's a great looking setup. How do you like the AICS stock? Did it require any fitting?

 

[ranger1183]

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your accuracy will improve when you lower your scope. By having the scope so high you increase the error with the slightest tilt of the rifle. And nobody is perfect so the rifle will be tilted to some degree or another with every shot. By lowering the scope, you lower the margin of error. My advice is to drop 2 heights in rings. Your groups, especially at long range, will shrink dramatically.

 

[joseph-98]

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Awesome advide you guys im deffinetly going to get all that stuff worked out!!!! Just need a little time to figure out what brands i wantand that stuff....
I love my aics... It didnt need any kind of fitting... It all went together very nice... I have only put prob 55 rounds threw it sense i put the aics on...