hey everyone, i had orginally planned on buying a remmy 700 5r .308 and replacing a few things and some minor gunsmith stuff.. nothing major.. but i wanna try to keep it on a budget. i can get the sps tac for $550 new and thats half the price of a 5r. That would allow 500 for new stock/bedding/trigger..i would still do more work but it would be built exactly how i want. i know the 5r is a pretty good rifle, but can i expect similiar results with the sps? i handload, and wouldnt be shooting out past 800 yards, realistically 600 max. is the 5r worth the extra $? thanks
need advice on 308 build
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Re: need advice on 308 build
The 5r IS worth every bit the extra money. Put a good moa base on it. A good scope and make some ammo with 44.5 grains of varget, a 175 smk and fed 210m primers in almost anybody's case and you're good to go
The 5r IS worth every bit the extra money. Put a good moa base on it. A good scope and make some ammo with 44.5 grains of varget, a 175 smk and fed 210m primers in almost anybody's case and you're good to go
Re: need advice on 308 build
You could always sell the HS precision stock off of the 5R if you wanted a different stock. They seem to sell for $200 or so in the classifieds.
You could always sell the HS precision stock off of the 5R if you wanted a different stock. They seem to sell for $200 or so in the classifieds.
Re: need advice on 308 build
Yes the 5R is worth the extra cash over the SPS. You can beat you will have one heck of a shooter in the 5r and they really hold their value.
Yes the 5R is worth the extra cash over the SPS. You can beat you will have one heck of a shooter in the 5r and they really hold their value.
Re: need advice on 308 build
If you have the cash for the 5r and are not going to be in a bind for glass, base, rings, get the 5r. If you need the spare cash from savings on SPS for better glass, get the better glass now.
If you have the cash for the 5r and are not going to be in a bind for glass, base, rings, get the 5r. If you need the spare cash from savings on SPS for better glass, get the better glass now.
