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How do you know its a 5R?

Jason280

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I have a chance to pick up a Remington 700 that is supposed to have a 5R barrel. The gun is not marked in any way, so how am I to be sure? Its a stainless action/heavy barrel in .308, with an HS Precision stock. Thanks!
 
Re: How do you know its a 5R?

I'll check it in the morning. I don't remember seeing "11.25" any where, but I honestly didn't look it over that closely. I do know the SN, if that helps any...

What would be a fair price for a stainless 5r in excellent condition?
 
Re: How do you know its a 5R?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1shot2kill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the barrel should say 11.25 twist on it
maybe the barrel has been set back and the remmy stamp is on the underside</div></div>
Not sure about the 11.25 twist being stamped on the tube.

As stated, look at the lands. Barrel should be 24", sendero countour, stainless and the model has come in at least three different stocks. Majority have an HS stock similar to the 700P with webbing of some color.
 
Re: How do you know its a 5R?

some specs on 5R, 24" barrel, 5 lands and grooves, should have a 11 degree crown, bead blasted stainless finish on barreled action and the HS stock should be black with green webbing.
 
Re: How do you know its a 5R?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USMCj</div><div class="ubbcode-body">some specs on 5R, 24" barrel, 5 lands and grooves, should have a 11 degree crown, bead blasted stainless finish on barreled action and the HS stock should be black with green webbing. </div></div>
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They can also be found with grey "web" on the stock as well. Mine was one of the early models also has the stoopid J lock on the bolt.
 
Re: How do you know its a 5R?

The flap on the end of the box and the owner's manual will have the following information:

Model 700 Stainless
Bolt Action Centerfire Rifle
24: barrel .308 (.223 or .300WM)
700 Stainles Special 5-R Milspec Barrel

as well as a SN matching the one on the Rifle
 
Re: How do you know its a 5R?

actually ONLY the .308 is marked Milspec. The .223 and 300 Win 5R's utilize the same build & 5R barrels but are not marked Milspec as they are not Military spec'd cartridges to begin with.
I'm not being tryin to be pissy pointing this out....its been a cause of a great number of questions at our store. We are the largest supplier of 5R's in the US...If I can answer a question your welcome to call or e-mail
August in Austin
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Re: How do you know its a 5R?

So a .308 is now a "military spec'd" cartridge? Seems to me that there are rounds in service that derived from the .308, .223, and .300 Win Mag.