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    Broke my rear ring base slap off the rifle...

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    Broke my rear ring base slap off the rifle...

    Re: Broke my rear ring base slap off the rifle... Hey all hadn't been on in a few days, will post the pics as soon as I get home, but the case looked great, no over pressure or cracks. This one kinda boggles my mind...
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    Broke my rear ring base slap off the rifle...

    Re: Broke my rear ring base slap off the rifle... Oh, will post pics when I get home
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    Broke my rear ring base slap off the rifle...

    Yesterday, I go to the range with my 700 vtr. it has a burris set of rings and base, 2 piece, with a leupold vx-III scope. I have never fired hot loads or anything else besides factory ammo. I fired two shots: the second of the two shots broke the rear ring right at the top of the base, and...
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    New 5r 700 vtr

    Re: New 5r 700 vtr I saw that but damn near 2000 dollars. I just wish I could find that barrel "26 inces" and swap mine out
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    New 5r 700 vtr

    Re: New 5r 700 vtr Thanx for your imoput, I really had a hard time finding anything out about the 5r
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    New 5r 700 vtr

    So I have a remington 700 VTR in a .308, and I hear that acusport is selling a modified version with 5r rifling. Does anyone know if it is possible to just buy the barrel, and where can I find it?
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    98Bravo Owners that shoot at SacValley or Oroville

    I am currently in the market to purchase a 98Bravo .338. I have held the weapon a hundred times but never fired one. My wife suggested I should go and shoot one before spending so much money on one, and I agree. From what I see I have 2 options: blow 1800 dollars going to Barrett's training day...
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    You guys have gotta see this.....

    http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/cheerleader.asp I think I'm in Love!!!
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: koobs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah this was my first rifle I ever bought. Hooked now so Im building my SPS-V and more will come!! I like the stock but I...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: koobs</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Oh and by the way.. Welcome to the Hide and have fun with your rifle.. Some say bad things about the VTR's but mine shoots...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sgtbutt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was reading about your ordeal. My wife has the VTR. The OD of the barrel is either .82 or .85. Sorry I can't remember off...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poke</div><div class="ubbcode-body">he is talking about the "pro" version. the one that adjust like the 40x trigger. The Rem manual gives directions how to adjust...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If he is talking about the X-Mark Pro "Adjustable" (I didn't realize they were putting them on the VTR now) then he...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! k, from now on I will not read any manuals and pay someone else to do work for me like turn an allan head 1/4 turn... but I do understand your concerns, and yes I did it by the book. I tested it unloaded for that reason, and I did not have...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! I would like to thank everyone for their help, it shed alot of light and ideas that I hadn't thought about. I guess the woman from mcmillan had me all confused, but now I see that it is round and the barrel won't touch it anyhow. I will add...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! Oh I forgot to ad... mcmillan said they could make me a a5 that is un-channeled for around 700 and a 4 month wait, I am still trying to understand their madness but I hear nothing but great things about their stocks, and I really like the look.
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: error4o4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rebarrel? </div></div> Guns are like women... some people love things about women that no one else can see... I like this...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Engine22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You do not need a flat barrel channel just because the barrel is triangular. The barrel should not be touching the stock and...
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    Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!!

    Re: Remmington 700 VTR .308 ...........NEEDS WORK!! Mcmillan told me that i needed the flat contour for the stock is why I am asking. The barrel is not full free floating in the stock stock, it has two tabs on the stock side. I ground these down with a dremel, after about 10 shots the damn...