Can't locate a 700-5R 308, other 700 options?

[Serbu50]

Does the 5R make that much difference over their 24" heavy barrel 24" .308 brothers?

 

[30Hart]

Does the 5R make that much difference over their 24" heavy barrel 24" .308 brothers?

Just in the twist rate...the 5R is 11.25 and most of the rest are 12. I'd rather have the 11.25 over the 12 in a 308 unless you are shooting the lighter bullets or are shooting at higher elevations.

 

[JB02]

Check out what Russel at Scout Supply Company (SSC) has. Perhaps you may be interested in this here: http://scoutsupplycompany.com/shop/700p-final-stage/
If I could go back in time and get myself my first 308 rifle, this would be it. There are less expensive options too.

 

[WVshooter]

Call Eagle Guns in Concord NC. I was there last week and they had one on the shelf. They almost always have at least one on the shelf and I got a good deal on mine so it's worth a try. (704) 788-9013

I love mine. A couple friends have SPS tactical's, and one has a 700P. Everything about the 5r looks and feels nicer than those rifles but it is a more expensive rifle so it should be nicer. The action is smoother and the fit and finish seems much nicer. I haven't sat down behind all of them to compare but I've made some nice dime size groups with mine with factory match ammo.

 

[Serbu50]

What MOA will the 5R 24" shoot at say 600-800 yards with good hand loads?

 

[Pappasniper]

Sub should be no problem for the gun.

 

[Badger300wm]

did you check Mile High Shooting?, I swear that they had one a few days ago, but I have slept since then so I might be lying to you. They have awesome customer service also by the way.

 

[Mike0341]

The AAC-SD is a pretty nice gun. The stock on it sucks though.

 

[gspooner]

A used 5R 308 should not be that hard to find. See them in the for sale area often enough.

 

[okiefired]

LTR. 12 twist but mine actually prefers 175/178's that are pushed just a bit. Shoots to 1K just fine.

okie

 

[Serbu50]

I've seriously looking at a Savage fcp10-k that my lgs has for $800 out the door.

 

[Serbu50]

Are you dumb or stupid?

I know..BOTH.

Wow +P+.

Me?? .........

 

[Serbu50]

You ARE dumber than most.

Congratulations?!!?.....

Who are you replying to btdt?

 

[creids98292]

Savage 110 with the mcmillan A3

 

[Cwoods]

If you don't mind paying shipping Clyde's Armory just north of Atlanta Ga. has at least 20 in stock in a number of different configurations.

 

[300ATT]

Call Mile High Shooting. I was just there and they have 3-4 700 5R's on the shelf. 1-877-871-9990. I bought 3 5R's in .308 for my sons and everyone of them shoots 1/2"-3/8" with Federal Match ammo.

 

[Mile High Shooting]

We have the .223 and .300 WM versions. We also have some 700P and LTRs in .308 along with a lead on a different 5R rifle (fluted, blackened and different stock).

But unfortunately we don't have any .308 5Rs and Acusport isn't being too open on when they plan to get some more.

Sean

 

[Maroonfeather]

We have the .223 and .300 WM versions. We also have some 700P and LTRs in .308 along with a lead on a different 5R rifle (fluted, blackened and different stock).

But unfortunately we don't have any .308 5Rs and Acusport isn't being too open on when they plan to get some more.

Sean

That's all I'm seeing lately for sale everywhere, the .223 and .300 WM. Please post details on the new .308 5R when you know something, I'm looking for one myself and that sounds like a nice option.