First Bolt Gun!

[MisterMoad]

I ordered my first bolt rifle today. I've been wanting a long range rifle for a long time now and I finally saved up enough spare change to build a nice (relatively speaking) rifle. It's a Remington 700SS 5-R Milspec in .300wm with the threaded 24" barrel. I'm super pumped to pick it up tomorrow

. I'm probably going to order an AICS in the next few weeks. I also would like to have some work done by GAP. Any recommendations for a n00b? I have a couple parts in mind, but I'm completely new to this and am open to all suggestions.

 

[25MAN]

Re: First Bolt Gun!

My recommendation is to start saving becuase this game is addicting!

And ammo ain't cheap right now.

Good luck with it...300 win mag is a great round.

 

[Some Day]

Re: First Bolt Gun!

+1

 

[nicko]

Re: First Bolt Gun!

+2 shoot it have fun save your money and buy all the brass bullets and powder you can afford right now cause its gonna be tough for awhile

 

[WinXD]

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I have this rifle's baby brother, the .223, and it's great. You will enjoy it!

Definitely give the HS stock that comes with it a chance. I didn't think i would like it but after a few range sessions it grew on me and I didnt get the AICS.

I have been seeing .300win mag ammo pretty regularly so I hope it's not going away like everything else...

 

[WinXD]

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Oh meant to ask what scope you are planning to get?

Also, I think the trigger is the first piece to look at having work done. I do like the x-mark trigger, but having shot other rifles I can see there's much better out there.

 

[MisterMoad]

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I appreciate the feedback. I'll give the HS stock a chance. From what I've seen the 300wm is readily available, but i do plan on hand loading (also a first for me). I was planning on getting the Vortex Viper PST, but if I hold off on the AICS I'll try to get a NF or the USMC spec Leupold. I've searched though the forum, but I'd like first hand info on what other scopes I should check out for under $1500.

 

[MisterMoad]

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Also, I'm looking at getting the AAC TiTan Muzzle Brake because I can't seem to find the AAC MK13-SD brake anywhere. Is there a better option?

 

[WinXD]

Re: First Bolt Gun!

I have the Nightforce 3.5-15x50 F1 on mine and I love it.

I dont know much about the AAC brakes for .300 win mag... sorry. Someone else will certainly chime in!

 

[nicko]

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I have a remy 700 300 win mag with a hs under it they really are a high quality stock. I put a timney trigger in mine m16 style extractor bolt knob heavier recoil lug a sheilen barrel and a AAC break which works fantastic But your 5r will shoot great out of the box put a muzzle break, trigger and if you want a bolt knob and you will be happy the pst is a great scope but will only have adjustment for about 1300 yards with a 100 yard zero so if you ever want to start shooting those real long shots get the nf if not the pst is pretty awesome for the money.

 

[MisterMoad]

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Picked up the rifle today. It is wayyyy nicer than I thought it would be! A buddy of mine loaned me a Millet 6-25x56 scope until I can save up for good glass. I figure it'll work for the time being. I have a KRG Whiskey 3 chassis on the way and I couldn't be happier. Next its off to GAP for muzzle brake timing and Cerakote.
I can tell this is going to be an expensive habit.

 

[Pointblanktx]

Re: First Bolt Gun!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MisterMoad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I can tell this is going to be an expensive habit. </div></div>

You have no idea...welcome to the club though, and like the rest say, get as much ammo as you can and shoot it!!!