new to the forum sign up a few months ago but havent been on here much seem pretty busy well i have a remington 700 sps tactical 20in 1/12 308.win i just started reloading not to long ago for it. im only 19 so i dont have that much money to spend for a awesome rifle like most of you have but mine does just good for me for now lol hope to read and post more
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Hello Freeport, first I would recommend a full alum bedding Bell & Carlson Stock thru Stocky's Cost about 250. You will be amazed!! Also I have found the Sierra BTHP 168 gr. and 43.5 gr of N150. You won't regret trying this, I am getting 1/4 MOA with this load. Good Luck kiddo!!
Hello Freeport, first I would recommend a full alum bedding Bell & Carlson Stock thru Stocky's Cost about 250. You will be amazed!! Also I have found the Sierra BTHP 168 gr. and 43.5 gr of N150. You won't regret trying this, I am getting 1/4 MOA with this load. Good Luck kiddo!!
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i running 175gr smk hpbt 42gr imr 4064 federal brass and federal 210m primers and i plan on getting a B&C stock next and heres some pics of my rifle also heres a video of me shooting it at 200 yards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9BrRvM3f6A
i running 175gr smk hpbt 42gr imr 4064 federal brass and federal 210m primers and i plan on getting a B&C stock next and heres some pics of my rifle also heres a video of me shooting it at 200 yards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9BrRvM3f6A
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Welcome to the Hide. Nice looking gun, much nicer than a lot of us started off with so no need to worry about it being a good starter gun.
Spending money on quality range time and working up loads your rifle likes will pay big dividends over buying lots of expensive goobers to make it look tacticooool.
Find some matches or others near you that are into the long range shooting and that will also shorten the learning curve.
Hardest part when first starting out is not getting impatient, it takes time to become proficient at this game.
Good luck
Topstrap
Welcome to the Hide. Nice looking gun, much nicer than a lot of us started off with so no need to worry about it being a good starter gun.
Spending money on quality range time and working up loads your rifle likes will pay big dividends over buying lots of expensive goobers to make it look tacticooool.
Find some matches or others near you that are into the long range shooting and that will also shorten the learning curve.
Hardest part when first starting out is not getting impatient, it takes time to become proficient at this game.
Good luck
Topstrap
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thanks ya i love my 700 it may not be the best one out there or even close but its mine and im proud of it lol
thanks ya i love my 700 it may not be the best one out there or even close but its mine and im proud of it lol
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first off, welcome
there's a ton of information here. if you think it, there's a thread about it most likely. that search engine is your friend.
second, like Topstrap said, find a match. best thing i did was join a F-class league and my shooting has improved considerably the last few months. ymmv
third and final, have fun and enjoy. nothing better than a place full of like minded people... for the most part
first off, welcome
there's a ton of information here. if you think it, there's a thread about it most likely. that search engine is your friend.
second, like Topstrap said, find a match. best thing i did was join a F-class league and my shooting has improved considerably the last few months. ymmv
third and final, have fun and enjoy. nothing better than a place full of like minded people... for the most part
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: REM700FSTF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i running 175gr smk hpbt 42gr imr 4064 federal brass and federal 210m primers and i plan on getting a B&C stock next and heres some pics of my rifle also heres a video of me shooting it at 200 yards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9BrRvM3f6A
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Very nice!!
Welcome to the Hide!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: REM700FSTF</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i running 175gr smk hpbt 42gr imr 4064 federal brass and federal 210m primers and i plan on getting a B&C stock next and heres some pics of my rifle also heres a video of me shooting it at 200 yards http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9BrRvM3f6A
Very nice!!
Welcome to the Hide!!
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175 grain sierra is a beast out of that gun brother! I run it too, i've worked up to 45.4 grains of varget with little pressure signs. who wouldve thought!
175 grain sierra is a beast out of that gun brother! I run it too, i've worked up to 45.4 grains of varget with little pressure signs. who wouldve thought!
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Thanks
Thanks
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nice looking rig! welcome
nice looking rig! welcome
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Great rifle for your first. Great platform to build on as you progress. Good luck and have fun.
Regards, Paul
Great rifle for your first. Great platform to build on as you progress. Good luck and have fun.
Regards, Paul
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Ya the 700 is the ar 15 of bolt guns i think because of how much stuff you can buy for it and mod it
Ya the 700 is the ar 15 of bolt guns i think because of how much stuff you can buy for it and mod it
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Great rig ! Now practice, practice and practice. Good luck and enjoy. You have many years of fun and time for upgrades in your future as you progress.
Great rig ! Now practice, practice and practice. Good luck and enjoy. You have many years of fun and time for upgrades in your future as you progress.
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Nice looking gun! Now the fun part begins, coming out from the comfort zone and becoming better shot by shot
I wish you the best
Nice looking gun! Now the fun part begins, coming out from the comfort zone and becoming better shot by shot
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Stick with what you've got. Your load sounds just right or very close to ideal for your rifle.
Before you replace anything (i.e., stock, etc.) make sure you actually have a problem that needs to be fixed.
Most stocks, etc. work fine for the majority of shooters, and small mods (like cheek rest pads, or slip-on buttpads to add LOP length)) can resolve most ergonomics issues for those who need tweaks.
Generally, newer shooters do best with very generic gear. It usually takes some time before they can acquire the skills to fully utilize what they have, and to figure out what will actually help them progress; it's not a cut and dried process.
I think that most shooters would benefit from a good, basic .22LR trainer. Something simple and foolproof, that will provide basic reliability and acceptably consistent accuracy. Start simple and cheap, upgrade only when it's clear the present setup is holding you back. The .22LR takes the workload, wear and tear off the .308, is cheaper to keep fed, and reduces shooter fatigue from repetitive recoil. The .308 is not a basher, but all recoil adds up, bigger or smaller.
Welcome and best fortune; and remember, it's your score that's important, not the next guy's. If you're making progress, there isn't any problem.
Greg
Stick with what you've got. Your load sounds just right or very close to ideal for your rifle.
Before you replace anything (i.e., stock, etc.) make sure you actually have a problem that needs to be fixed.
Most stocks, etc. work fine for the majority of shooters, and small mods (like cheek rest pads, or slip-on buttpads to add LOP length)) can resolve most ergonomics issues for those who need tweaks.
Generally, newer shooters do best with very generic gear. It usually takes some time before they can acquire the skills to fully utilize what they have, and to figure out what will actually help them progress; it's not a cut and dried process.
I think that most shooters would benefit from a good, basic .22LR trainer. Something simple and foolproof, that will provide basic reliability and acceptably consistent accuracy. Start simple and cheap, upgrade only when it's clear the present setup is holding you back. The .22LR takes the workload, wear and tear off the .308, is cheaper to keep fed, and reduces shooter fatigue from repetitive recoil. The .308 is not a basher, but all recoil adds up, bigger or smaller.
Welcome and best fortune; and remember, it's your score that's important, not the next guy's. If you're making progress, there isn't any problem.
Greg
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I want to change the stock because its cheap and isnt free floated
I want to change the stock because its cheap and isnt free floated
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Bell and Carlson medalist light tactical
Bell and Carlson medalist light tactical
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100 yard group 3 rounds in the 1in box
200 yard group 2 rounds half inch group
some full cans i shot at 200 yards
some turkeys i seen walking didnt see the till they walked in to my scope view at 200 yards
closer pic
100 yard group 3 rounds in the 1in box
200 yard group 2 rounds half inch group
some full cans i shot at 200 yards
some turkeys i seen walking didnt see the till they walked in to my scope view at 200 yards
closer pic
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Welcome; nice starter rifle practice is everything. If you are reloading you might want to switch to Winchester or lapua brass later on. I've found that the federal brass will wear out quicker. I've had problems with the primers blowing out in the magazine after 3 or 4 reloads.
Welcome; nice starter rifle practice is everything. If you are reloading you might want to switch to Winchester or lapua brass later on. I've found that the federal brass will wear out quicker. I've had problems with the primers blowing out in the magazine after 3 or 4 reloads.
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ya it is brass the i got form just shooting i have some winchester brass to
ya it is brass the i got form just shooting i have some winchester brass to
