1st Build Complete!

[arjuna70]

I owe much of this build from reading on the Hide. The Rifle was purchased from a Hide member some time ago. Its finally finished and here it is.

I decided on the Remington 700 platform due to its versatility. I went with the 700 LTR since I like the shorter 20" barrel and the accuracy remains excellent. I was fortunate to find one built in the Remington Custom Shop with the 40X trigger. I also decided to stick with the 308Win.

I went with the Falcon Optics since I didn't have an extra $1500 for higher end optics and for $400 I got a First Focal Plane scope with Mil dot reticle and Mil turrets. I'm very happy with optic and the glass is excellent. I had my gunsmith install a VBull DMS, bought from JW Precision, which uses the AICS detachable mags like the Badger system. I used a 20 MOA Badger base and Seekin Precision rings. I had the bolt knob redone by AZ Precision which came out really nice. I got the Harris bipod notched 6-9" model and and extra AICS mag from TRIAD tactical.

I'd like to thank everyone on the forum for their help and I'll post a range report shortly.

700 LTR .308 40X
Falcon Menace 4x14x42mm FFP Mil/Mil
Seekins 30mm rings
Badger Base 20MOA
Harris Bipod
AZ Precision Bolt Knob
VBull DMS

 

[armada]

Re: 1st Build Complete!

Very, very nice! Please share your results when you get to take her out on a date.

 

[sone]

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Very nice

 

[JSTARSZ]

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I really like that set-up. I did not know what a VBull DMS was so I had to look it up so I learned something new today. I like it and may have to get one for my Remington 700.

 

[desertHK]

Re: 1st Build Complete!

Looks good. Please update us on the range report. More importantly, please give us YOUR impression and performance of the glass. I am very curious to see. I know that there was a recent review of that. But it doesn't hurt to have another opinion on the glass.

 

[GardDog]

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I'm a fan of the black rifles.... Any plans to paint or leave it as is?

 

[arjuna70]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GardDog223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm a fan of the black rifles.... Any plans to paint or leave it as is? </div></div>

This one stays black.....

The next one may be different.

 

[divejay]

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nice!

 

[GardDog]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: arjuna70</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GardDog223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm a fan of the black rifles.... Any plans to paint or leave it as is? </div></div>

This one stays black..... </div></div>

Outstanding... It looks great as is.

 

[knockemdown]

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Very nice! How are you liking the Falcon?

 

[arjuna70]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: knockemdown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Very nice! How are you liking the Falcon? </div></div>

Admittedly I don't have the vast experience of the forum members. I'm a recreational shooter with the hope of competition some day with the rife. I shoot primarily Bullseye pistol right now.

All that being said, I think the Falcon is comparable to the lower power Leupold's that I own for the price. I'm sure the $1500 scopes have better glass but Falcon is excellent for the cost. I also wanted a Mil/Mil FFP since I am starting "fresh" so to speak and am not used to any other system. I would buy one again.