New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

[bdubz432]

I recently decided to get into the sport of long range shooting and started building a gun this is what I have so far;

Remington 700 aac-sd .308
Weaver 20mil scope base
Burris xtr rings, aligned and lapped
krg tactical bolt lift
Swfa ss 5-20x50 ffp (on backorder)
Scope level
Caldwell 6-9 canting bipod

My goal for this build would be to have a tactical long range rifle. I am completely new to this any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated. Also is there anything else that anyone would recommend that I purchase? Also I want to get a different stock as I heard that can be a weak point in the rifle any opinions on a certain stock/chassis? I have been looking and I like the idea of a pistol grip for familiarity. I am also looking to upgrade to detachable mags in the near future.

 

[Delta24]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bdubz432</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I recently decided to get into the sport of long range shooting and started building a gun this is what I have so far;

Remington 700 aac-sd .308
Weaver 20mil scope base
Burris xtr rings, aligned and lapped
krg tactical bolt lift
Swfa ss 5-20x50 ffp (on backorder)
Scope level
Caldwell 6-9 canting bipod

My goal for this build would be to have a tactical long range rifle. I am completely new to this any advice or recommendations would be much appreciated. Also is there anything else that anyone would recommend that I purchase? Also I want to get a different stock as I heard that can be a weak point in the rifle any opinions on a certain stock/chassis? I have been looking and I like the idea of a pistol grip for familiarity. I am also looking to upgrade to detachable mags in the near future. </div></div>

Good starter rifle, terrible stock. the Hogue Over Molded stock IS pillar bedded, but has way too much forend flex when shooting prone from a bipod or bags. I went with the AICS 2.0, but I shoot just as well with my HS Precision-stocked 700P. You can find HSP's for sale around here often.
That is a $1500 scope, right? I have Zero personal experience with that scope (I do have a SS10x42M SF- $399- a great starter scope). You can find numerous Leupold Mark 4's for that amount or less. You can also find used Nightforce scopes on the Hide for that price. Just decide if you want to go mil/mil, moa/moa, or mil/moa and choose wisely. The glass is going to be your biggest investment, so read as many reviews you can find and check the Optics For Sale forum and you'll find a scope quickly.
Delta24

 

[The Surgeons Ghost]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

Great start, loose the bi-pod. Go with Harris, Atlas, etc. Get you a good rear bag or make one. Maybe an angle indicator in degrees or cosine. A really good sling, I recommend T.A.B. Gear QA Elite Sling and their BA belt, both with COBRA buckles. You will be surprised what you can do with those two items. Invest in a good shooters mat.

You did not mention ammunition. Go with good match grade ammo. The 168's are fine out to around 600 - 700 yards. The 175's are better past the 6 & 7 hundred yard mark. They will also handle the wind a lot better. The bullet I recommend is Berger's 175 Tactical OTM. It will maintain its stability through the transonic speeds, increasing your groups at further ranges. A good trigger or trigger job @ about 2 lbs.

Stocks; McMillan, Manners, Bell & Carlson, Accuracy International. The Manners and AI have a system that does not require bedding the action. I recommend a stock with Flush Cups on both sides of the rifle x's 2/ea side. I would go with an adjustable Comb.

Last but not least, a good hand held weather station. Kestrel comes to mind. Oh, and take up hand loading.

 

[The Surgeons Ghost]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

One other thing. Every good tactical rifle has a stock pack from either Eagle Industries or Triad Tactical. Just kidding.

Really, they are some awesome packs so give them a look. Never know, you may like them. At least every one I know does.

 

[Mike0341]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

I will second the statement regarding the stock. it seems to be the first thing people swamp out on the AAC. i for one went with B&C on my AAC. i shoot 168gr Federal SMKs out to 600 (my local range only goes to 600). the 175s hold a tighter group from what I've noticed even at 600 but not by much. at 300 i can get away with shooting cheap 150 gr american eagle ammo if its a calm day and i just want to plink and not worry about my groups.

if your going for groups though just get the 175s to start off with. they are only $1 more a box (shop around online for the best prices) and you'll be able to reach out there when ever you want.

reloading is where its at and one of these days ill be coming up with my own loads.

on a side note due you plan to run a suppressor or a muzzle break? if you plan on running either might as well get an AAC 51T muzzle break. they make suppressors that mount over them

 

[Nisils14]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

Got myself a AAC-SD. A decent stock and a bedding job does these rifles wonders. I had mine in a AICS and it shoots well for me. Just recently switched to a Manners T5 for lighter weight. Look at different brands of factory ammo if you don't plan on reloading any time soon. Each rifle tends to have it's own "favorite" brand.

 

[bdubz432]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

I have been searching for a stock/chassis for a while but have failed to come up with anything that I like in a price point I like. What I want is a pistol grip (similar feel to my ar10) adjustable stock and cheek rest preferably under ~350.00. I saw the Knoxx Blackhawk axiom stock but I'm just not sure of the accuracy.

 

[huntinherrington]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

I have the Blackhawks axiom recoil reducing stock that I bought for my wife. I only bought it to reduce the recoil for her. I would not buy one for long range shooting. Not a solid platform. It will twist, turn, and bend while trying to load the bi-pod. I would go with a used hs precision at the very least. Can find them fairly easy as people upgraded their factory equipted hs precision and just looking to get rid of it. A stock is not a place to go cheap for long range shooting.

 

[bdubz432]

Re: New to LR shooting, building a Remington advice

Yes, that were my exact thoughts, It looks extremely flimsy. But what other stocks are out there with the pistol grip? I was thinking maybe an xlr, tac21, or aics, but all of those are big money.