Need advise on which stick to order

[adam8076]

new to the long range bolt action shooting , but been shooting all kinds of others... an have exp.

lookin at the 700s either
aac-sd or
police or
should i spring for the
milspec 5r

i like the aac most due to great low price n have taken much advice already on the twist (1/10)
that being said goal is to work up to 1000 yds one day
cash moneys are not the biggest factor but did want to put more towards a nf or leupold er/t or lr/t
any advice would be grateful on any of these products ive just listed apologize ahead if any rediculous mistakes or leftouts thx guys

 

[slothlacrosse]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

i'd go with the 700P or the 5R (with a bias towards the 5R)

the stock is a major reason why. the 700P and 5R come with HS Precision stocks.

hogue stocks aren't known for being rigid. i know the AAC comes pillar bedded, but pillars won't make the stock any better.

my bias towards the 5R is because it's made from stainless steel. just have it coated or krylon it yourself and you'll have yourself a very capable rifle.

 

[PRDRIVER]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

Out of your above options, I would go with the 5r.

 

[adam8076]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

thanks fellows appreciate it... can anyone give me they re 2 cents on the barrel length n twist

is it a huge factor on selecting the correct setup

 

[AustinN4]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

I'd buy the SPS Tactical AAC-SD, throw away the flimsy Hogue stock, put a Bell & Carlson Tactical Medalist on it and call it good. I'd have the same action plus the 1:10 twist, but be in it for less $ than the 700P.

 

[Graham]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

Take the money you were going to spend on a rifle and sign up for a basic course at a good school. Rent a rifle for the course. By the end of the course you will have a better idea about what you want and why you want it.

 

[YN*Dotte]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Take the money you were going to spend on a rifle and sign up for a basic course at a good school. Rent a rifle for the course. By the end of the course you will have a better idea about what you want and why you want it. </div></div>

Big +1 to the above, you can rent a gun and put a few hundred rounds down range and get a good grip on what you need from your rifle, plus the training will be a good step in the right direction when you finally do want to start shooting longer ranges.

 

[littlerascal56]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

I have to agree with the guys recommending the 5R or Police (stainless is better in my book). I prefer longer barrels in the 11.25:1 or 12:1 twist.

I shoot 168-178 grain bullets and those twists seem to work the best for me. I shoot a 700 Stainless fluted 26" .308 bbl in my AICS and it likes 168's out to 600 yards.

 

[punkpigpen]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

Rem 700 because its great and there are ALOT of stock options and bolt upgrades for it.

 

[RollinCoal11]

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The SPS Tac is a great little rifle and easy to upgrade later.

 

[rezmedic54]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

Get a Savage 110 BAS. Nice rifles very accurate out of the box, all they need pretty much is good glass and ammo and your good to go. Even a Savage 10fp is a accurate rifle out the box. It is kind of funny to me that most folks always go Remington I understand why but there are other great rifles out there for less money.

 

[adam8076]

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wow glad u guys r chiming in ... thx a ton ,
yeah ive been told to go learn some first cant really busy schedule ... but have shot savage fcp 308 a cz 308 and a 700 varmint have to say rem. takes my money or soon at least .

i would love to get schooled in a course maybe in the summer when im out of the corps but for now just weekend shooting when i have time thanks for that recommendation tho really

prolly go w the police n then cut it down to 24" i do like the stock also

 

[bmt]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YN*Dotte</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Take the money you were going to spend on a rifle and sign up for a basic course at a good school. Rent a rifle for the course. By the end of the course you will have a better idea about what you want and why you want it. </div></div>

Big +1 to the above, you can rent a gun and put a few hundred rounds down range and get a good grip on what you need from your rifle, plus the training will be a good step in the right direction when you finally do want to start shooting longer ranges. </div></div>

Yep. Thanks for your service, BTW.

 

[adam8076]

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i appreciate that BMT i think we should all do our part

 

[samnev]

Re: Need advise on which stick to order

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RMW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Out of your above options, I would go with the 5r. </div></div>
+1 5R is a solid choice.