700 5R 10th Anniversary

[edubya]

Been thinking about getting a .308 for a couple months now. Stopped in the local fun store to check out my options. Big mistake. Looked at a 700P and a couple 5R's of the 20" and 24" variety. That 5R is a nice gun. The 10th aniversary edition has a green stock instead of black and it has 10th anniversary engraved on the barrel. Its the same price as the two other 5R's they had in stock. Now the question is do I want to sell my .25-06 Sendero to help pay for it, or just buy it outright. This shooting hobby is starting to add up quick! Bought my first AR last year. Now I need a new bolt gun to keep it company.

Why do people complain about Remington's new trigger? The one I messed with felt great for a factory trigger. Much better than my other 700 was from the factory.

 

[clos9009]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

if you can swing it buy the 5R outright. don't sell the .25

here is my 10th ANV 5R

 

[ArmaHeavy]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

In the end you can piece the ENTIRE rifle out for LESS. Maybe even enough to add a nice extra touch, or maybe more, to your set up.

Heed my words grasshopper.

 

[edubya]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

I have thought about putting my own together but I am not sure I would come out cheaper. If I go the custom action route thats at least 800 plus a barrel plus labor to install said barrel. Would it be worthless to put a custom barrel on a non-blueprinted action? The only way I can see maybe coming out ahead is by finding a cheap short action rifle at a pawn shop like 250 - 300 cheap. Then have that trued up and install a nice barrel. That should be around 800 or so. Then i have to buy a stock which is another 400 plus.

I am not seeing the savings. Teach me sensei.

 

[ArmaHeavy]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

The price is really just influenced by the 5R barrel.

And you already got it. Take a normal 700, used if you want to save more money, get a 5R barrel, send to a decent gunsmith to put the fresh one on and there you go.

I didn't mean to offend you with the grasshooper comment. I was looking into a 5R and ALMOST came close to one and well, after adding it up and looking at all the other alternatives this came to a better solution in saving money. At least IMHO.

If you want/need it quicker then I'll agree with you that a gunstore purchase is the way to go.

 

[Alderleet]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

*oh boy* a 10th anniversary 5R.!!!!!

Good thing the 700 action, HS precision stock, and radial landed 1:11.25 twist barrels are older than 10 years. That would make far too much sense...


Build your own. Paying extra for a bunch of happy horse shit doesnt make sense. A fool and his money are soon parted.

 

[head2h2o]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

If you are going to get the gun, just by it out right. Spending money is just a part of this hobby. Sorry we forgot to mention that at the door.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edubya</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Why do people complain about Remington's new trigger? The one I messed with felt great for a factory trigger. Much better than my other 700 was from the factory. </div></div>

I think you answered your own question. It feels good for a FACTORY trigger. The aftermarket triggers feel much better. I have played around with several of the x mark triggers and I was never impressed with any of them, even after they had been worked on by a few good smiths. They just never felt as crisp as an aftermarket.

 

[edubya]

Re: 700 5R 10th Anniversary

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ArmaHeavy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I didn't mean to offend you with the grasshooper comment. I was looking into a 5R and ALMOST came close to one and well, after adding it up and looking at all the other alternatives this came to a better solution in saving money. At least IMHO.

If you want/need it quicker then I'll agree with you that a gunstore purchase is the way to go. </div></div>

No offense taken. Just being a smart ass.

I am in no hurry. I really do want a custom rifle but I just can't drop 3,000 plus on one. I am going to do some checking around. I may just try to get a barreled action first then buy a nice stock. Thanks for the suggestion.

I have too many expensive hobbies...