Hello all, I currently own a 700 LTR with a Swfa SS fixed 10x scope, mainly used for target/competition shooting. I just bought a 700 5-R milspec with 20 inch threaded barrel also. No scope for it yet ( haven't decided), but now I'm looking to retire my 300 magnum and pick which 308 would be better off taking out in the woods and using for bear, deer, etc.. Any inputs on which is better to set up for a completion gun and the other for hunting?
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Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
I have both in 308 and have taken deer with both. I like the LTR better for hunting as it is lighter and handier. While the 5R can work for hunting from a stand, not my 1st choice, much better for matches. If the fixed 10X suits you for target work put it on the 5R and a lower powered scope for hunting.
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I have both in 308 and have taken deer with both. I like the LTR better for hunting as it is lighter and handier. While the 5R can work for hunting from a stand, not my 1st choice, much better for matches. If the fixed 10X suits you for target work put it on the 5R and a lower powered scope for hunting.
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Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
My 4.5-14x40 SF buckmaster is fine most of the time but is WORTHLESS in low light which makes it unfit for hunting rifle duty, IMO. Holds a zero, tracks accurately, and is clear during the day, but is useless as a brick about 30 mins from astronomical twilight. I'm now a believer in the 30mm main tube and a 44mm+ objective. Oh, and AO or fixed parallax on hunting rifles unless you are spending real money.
My 4.5-14x40 SF buckmaster is fine most of the time but is WORTHLESS in low light which makes it unfit for hunting rifle duty, IMO. Holds a zero, tracks accurately, and is clear during the day, but is useless as a brick about 30 mins from astronomical twilight. I'm now a believer in the 30mm main tube and a 44mm+ objective. Oh, and AO or fixed parallax on hunting rifles unless you are spending real money.
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
I've had a 5R 20inch Threaded Barrel and Loved It! It was very balanced and shot extremely well. Actually I have not seen/heard a 5R that didn't shoot well.
I would suggest to setup the 5R as a Hunting/All Around Rifle with a good Mid Range Scope.
Since the 5R is All Stainless it'll be better suited for all kinds of Hunting Environments.
As for the LTR use it as a Donner and rebarrel in a .260 or a 6.5 Creed and turn it into a full out comp rig.
I've had a 5R 20inch Threaded Barrel and Loved It! It was very balanced and shot extremely well. Actually I have not seen/heard a 5R that didn't shoot well.
I would suggest to setup the 5R as a Hunting/All Around Rifle with a good Mid Range Scope.
Since the 5R is All Stainless it'll be better suited for all kinds of Hunting Environments.
As for the LTR use it as a Donner and rebarrel in a .260 or a 6.5 Creed and turn it into a full out comp rig.
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
I have both rifles too, however my 5R is a 24". I have a trijicon 2-10 which is on my hunting rifle. I would just stay with the LTR 308. It is a great shooting rifle. I would just change to a variable scope.
I have both rifles too, however my 5R is a 24". I have a trijicon 2-10 which is on my hunting rifle. I would just stay with the LTR 308. It is a great shooting rifle. I would just change to a variable scope.
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iyaoyas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the twist the same in both?</div></div>
no,
ltr is 1-12"
5r is 1-11.25"
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iyaoyas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the twist the same in both?</div></div>
no,
ltr is 1-12"
5r is 1-11.25"
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oughtsix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm now a believer in the 30mm main tube </div></div>
Just so you know, the 30mm main has nothing to do with twilight performance. Lots of people think it will make their scope "brighter", but the real application is so that it can be thicker (thus stronger) and/or to increase erector travel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: oughtsix</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm now a believer in the 30mm main tube </div></div>
Just so you know, the 30mm main has nothing to do with twilight performance. Lots of people think it will make their scope "brighter", but the real application is so that it can be thicker (thus stronger) and/or to increase erector travel.
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tylerw02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the real application is so that it can be thicker (thus stronger) and/or to increase erector travel. </div></div>I see those ads in the back of magazines... So it really works, huh?!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tylerw02</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the real application is so that it can be thicker (thus stronger) and/or to increase erector travel. </div></div>I see those ads in the back of magazines... So it really works, huh?!
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
My erector travels twice as far as before! Now, if I could get the old lady to double-turn the knob!
My erector travels twice as far as before! Now, if I could get the old lady to double-turn the knob!
Re: 700 LTR vs 700 5-R?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scissorhands</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iyaoyas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the twist the same in both?</div></div>
no,
ltr is 1-12"
5r is 1-11.25" </div></div>
My LTR shot great with Fed 168's & 175's, why do people turn to the 1-10 twist?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scissorhands</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: iyaoyas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is the twist the same in both?</div></div>
no,
ltr is 1-12"
5r is 1-11.25" </div></div>
My LTR shot great with Fed 168's & 175's, why do people turn to the 1-10 twist?
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