I am planning on buying a 700 sps and restocking it in a Mcree chassis. Optics are still in the decison phase but will probably go with a Vortex FFP scope. The sps I belive comes with a 1-12 barrel. Will this twist be a problem with the 175's or should I stick with 168's and 155's. Also planning on sending the rifle to APA to have some work done on it. Nothing major just a new bolt knob and a brake. Am I making the right choice?
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Re: New 308
1/12 will work with the 175s just fine. 155s would be a good choice as well
1/12 will work with the 175s just fine. 155s would be a good choice as well
Re: New 308
Great starter rifle and will shoot well.
Great starter rifle and will shoot well.
Re: New 308
Like .257 said, no problem with 175's.
You are making a good choice in my opinion.
Buy it and let us know how it works for you.
Like .257 said, no problem with 175's.
You are making a good choice in my opinion.
Buy it and let us know how it works for you.
Re: New 308
Don't skim on the bedding also. Your SPS twist will be just fine for all those bullets. Now, if I may entertain your thought on a more accurate barrel, since you are going to send it for some custom. You can only get so far with accuracy on the stock Remmy barrel. Just a thought.
Don't skim on the bedding also. Your SPS twist will be just fine for all those bullets. Now, if I may entertain your thought on a more accurate barrel, since you are going to send it for some custom. You can only get so far with accuracy on the stock Remmy barrel. Just a thought.
Re: New 308
No, you do not bed Mcree stocks.
No, you do not bed Mcree stocks.
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I disagree with not getting a brake. Shooting with something like this tames a 308 down to just about nothing. This allows for more correct shooting as to pull and flinch. This is coming from a guy who is pretty small and something as small as the 308 puts a pretty good hurt on the shoulder. Not a bad deal for the cost. I'd do it.
Chad
I disagree with not getting a brake. Shooting with something like this tames a 308 down to just about nothing. This allows for more correct shooting as to pull and flinch. This is coming from a guy who is pretty small and something as small as the 308 puts a pretty good hurt on the shoulder. Not a bad deal for the cost. I'd do it.
Chad
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If you have any intentions of shooting some F-Class shoots, you cannot use a brake. If you ever want to sell the rifle, a brake is a disadvantage. If the recoil is too much for you, handload some lighter rounds or shoot a gas gun.
If you have any intentions of shooting some F-Class shoots, you cannot use a brake. If you ever want to sell the rifle, a brake is a disadvantage. If the recoil is too much for you, handload some lighter rounds or shoot a gas gun.
Re: New 308
The 1 in 12" twist isnt really built for heavier framed projectiles unless you are goin to use at least a 24" barrel. Can you use it? Yes. Will a 155 or 168 work better? Most defenitely. The shorter the barrel the faster the twist should be. On the sps 20" tac the rifle actually would be better served with a 10 twist which would stabilize the heavier grained projectiles. That really is the only complaint I had when buying my SPS tac. I only use the 168amax in mine with excellent results and on occasion a 155gr.
The 1 in 12" twist isnt really built for heavier framed projectiles unless you are goin to use at least a 24" barrel. Can you use it? Yes. Will a 155 or 168 work better? Most defenitely. The shorter the barrel the faster the twist should be. On the sps 20" tac the rifle actually would be better served with a 10 twist which would stabilize the heavier grained projectiles. That really is the only complaint I had when buying my SPS tac. I only use the 168amax in mine with excellent results and on occasion a 155gr.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bdh308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 1 in 12" twist isnt really built for heavier framed projectiles unless you are goin to use at least a 24" barrel. Can you use it? Yes. Will a 155 or 168 work better? Most defenitely. </div></div>
I would tend to disagree with that statement. Seen a few LTRs that would send the 175s with accuracy to spare.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bdh308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 1 in 12" twist isnt really built for heavier framed projectiles unless you are goin to use at least a 24" barrel. Can you use it? Yes. Will a 155 or 168 work better? Most defenitely. </div></div>
I would tend to disagree with that statement. Seen a few LTRs that would send the 175s with accuracy to spare.
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I just happen to have one of those not so "exeptional" LTR's
I just happen to have one of those not so "exeptional" LTR's
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get the break. I do not think it will decrease the value. I have a S.S. 30 cal can. it requires a threaded barrel. so from a buyer's perspective, have a barrel already thread would be an appeal. I know some think there should not be anything on the end of a bolt gun...........it is a ford vs chev thing.
get the break. I do not think it will decrease the value. I have a S.S. 30 cal can. it requires a threaded barrel. so from a buyer's perspective, have a barrel already thread would be an appeal. I know some think there should not be anything on the end of a bolt gun...........it is a ford vs chev thing.
