thinking about buying a remington 700 target tactical...any thoughts on them?..i thought i had read somewhere that .308 didnt really favor a 26 inch barrel..is this true?
looking for some opinions...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Staghead</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i thought i had read somewhere that .308 didnt really favor a 26 inch barrel..is this true? </div></div>
I dont think I have ever heard that. I have owned many factory Rems with 26" tubes, I currently have a PSS 308 that shoots great with a factory 26" barrel. The 308 isnt a velocity monster, you wont see a huge rediction in velocity going from 26" down to 24", maybee thats were the statement came from.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Staghead</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i thought i had read somewhere that .308 didnt really favor a 26 inch barrel..is this true? </div></div>
I dont think I have ever heard that. I have owned many factory Rems with 26" tubes, I currently have a PSS 308 that shoots great with a factory 26" barrel. The 308 isnt a velocity monster, you wont see a huge rediction in velocity going from 26" down to 24", maybee thats were the statement came from.
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My brother shoots a 700 sps tactical in 308 with a 20" tube and it usually shoot about 0.6" 100 yard 5 shot groups. one as small 0.375"
My brother shoots a 700 sps tactical in 308 with a 20" tube and it usually shoot about 0.6" 100 yard 5 shot groups. one as small 0.375"
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Cannot say that I think the 308 favors the shorter barrel. I run a 26" barrel on my 308 and it shoots great. Easily a half MOA gun, but granted it has been put in a new stock and the trigger swapped out. I have a buddy that shoots a 20" 700 chambered in 308 and it groups very well with hand loads. As far as not favoring the 26" barrel I cannot say that I have seen that. It is more that you don't benefit with the longer barrels in terms of speed as you might with some calibers.
Cannot say that I think the 308 favors the shorter barrel. I run a 26" barrel on my 308 and it shoots great. Easily a half MOA gun, but granted it has been put in a new stock and the trigger swapped out. I have a buddy that shoots a 20" 700 chambered in 308 and it groups very well with hand loads. As far as not favoring the 26" barrel I cannot say that I have seen that. It is more that you don't benefit with the longer barrels in terms of speed as you might with some calibers.
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The problem with the target/tactical is you are paying a premium for that stupid, completely useless triangular barrel.
You would be far better off buying a milspec 5R. You can always upgrade to the B&C adjustable stock later, you can sell the H&S take off for a couple of hundred, especially an unused one, and buy the B&C for 450 minus the 200 and your talking a substantial savings over the target tactical.
The problem with the target/tactical is you are paying a premium for that stupid, completely useless triangular barrel.
You would be far better off buying a milspec 5R. You can always upgrade to the B&C adjustable stock later, you can sell the H&S take off for a couple of hundred, especially an unused one, and buy the B&C for 450 minus the 200 and your talking a substantial savings over the target tactical.
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A) don't worry about barrel length for the 308
B) if you buy one of those target tacticals kick yourself in the nuts for wasting money on a gimmick and a cheap stock.
Many better rifles can be had for that price range or less.
A) don't worry about barrel length for the 308
B) if you buy one of those target tacticals kick yourself in the nuts for wasting money on a gimmick and a cheap stock.
Many better rifles can be had for that price range or less.
