HELP ON CHOOSING THE BEST 700 REM FOR ME

[doc_walker77]

i am new in long range and would like a suggestion for a rem 700 .308 cal for target and every once in a while hunting. i would like to reach up to 600 yards and need to know what grain would be best as well as twist and length for barrel. also good scope for the distance and a height for the picatinny mount.

thanks for the knowledge

 

[fdkay]

Re: HELP ON CHOOSING THE BEST 700 REM FOR ME

Remington 700 SPS tac AAC model.
Scope depends on budget, but if it is going to see double duty, you'll need a variable. Ring height depends on objective and tube diameter.
EGW Picatinny one piece aluminum rail.
Personally, I would budget for the rifle and a better stock. Most will tell you to keep the stock and spend the extra on glass, which is not wrong, but let me tell you, getting inconsistent groups because your stock flexes too much can't be fixed by a good scope.
The SPS tactical is a fine rifle, it has a 20" barrel so it is handier in the woods, it will reach all the way out to 1000 yards. The AAC model has a 1-10" twist so no worries about stabilizing heavy bullets if you need to.
I have a Choate tactical stock on mine, it is a very good stock. Not the varmint, not the sniper, but the tactical.
http://www.combatstocks.com/Choate_TACTICAL_Stock_for_Remington_Short_Action.cfm
A harris bipod, which will set you back about 100.

If you are looking to stay within 600 yards (I applaud you for that, many talk about 1000 yards right away).
The 168 grain match king will get you there.
I have found the American Eagle 168 grain match load to be very accurate and it can be found for 15 bucks a box.

A good variable beginners scope:
A WOTAC 4-14, Falcon Menace 4-14, Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14, Millet TRS-1 mil/mil, Konus M-30 tactical, Hawke Sidewinder Tactical and the Midway exclusive 3-10 mil/mil Weaver grand slam.

 

[OFIS]

Re: HELP ON CHOOSING THE BEST 700 REM FOR ME

+1 what he said

<span style="text-decoration: line-through">See if you cant search out the EGW LOW pic rail.</span>
This is the one you want. (4002)

Worth the extra $30.

 

[REL1203]

Re: HELP ON CHOOSING THE BEST 700 REM FOR ME

I just got a Rem 700 AAC and need a scope mount base for it. I have never mounted a scope base (only rings on piccatinny rails). I have a few questions. What does 20 moa mount mean? What is the advantage of a 1 piece mount over a 2 piece? Is there anything special I need to know to mount a base?

 

[JCH]

Re: HELP ON CHOOSING THE BEST 700 REM FOR ME

if you can't find the AAC version the regular SPS Tactical will be just as good.


But all the responses are pushing you in the right direction. For no more than 600 yards, I would look at the 168gr Amax or even the 155.

 

[dimar1492]

Re: HELP ON CHOOSING THE BEST 700 REM FOR ME

A 20 MOA base puts an offset in your scopes adjustment range so your scope will have more vertical adjustment available for longer ranges. For example lets say your scope has 100 minutes of total internal adjustment,if mounted level and sighted in lets say you used an even 50 minutes of your total adjustment range. Well with a 20 MOA angled base you should have 70 MOA of adjustment available to come up and 30 MOA to go down. It basically allows you to use more of your scopes otherwise wasted adjustment.