Hey, Guys,
I am located in the Austin, Texas area. Finally getting back into rifles after a long time away. I bought a T/C Compass in 7mm Rem Mag (24 inch batrel and I believe a 10 twiat) with a Vortex (4-16 x 44 FFP)for a hunt last year and It has been an ok gun. yeah, I bagged a mulie at about 175 yards.
I have been given a cheaper 7mm Rm Mag in Remington 700 with a 26 inch, 9.25 twist, sporter profile barrel. Not a 783. It seems ok so far. I did put a nice Vortex Viper Gen II on it (3-15 x 44 FFP, MOA). Nice scope. The rifle shoots ok at 100 yrds. I am just at a tick under 1 MOA / 5 shot groups.
I am considering re-stocking both rifles. Also, a new barrel on the 700? My question is is the 700 worth the money for taking it out to 500+ yards? is there a better action to start with? I had a Winchester 70 many years ago in 270. That was a solid rifle! Now that the model 70 is back, is it worth the effort to maximize it?
That's it for now. I am looking forward to learning a ton from you all.
Dale
I am located in the Austin, Texas area. Finally getting back into rifles after a long time away. I bought a T/C Compass in 7mm Rem Mag (24 inch batrel and I believe a 10 twiat) with a Vortex (4-16 x 44 FFP)for a hunt last year and It has been an ok gun. yeah, I bagged a mulie at about 175 yards.
I have been given a cheaper 7mm Rm Mag in Remington 700 with a 26 inch, 9.25 twist, sporter profile barrel. Not a 783. It seems ok so far. I did put a nice Vortex Viper Gen II on it (3-15 x 44 FFP, MOA). Nice scope. The rifle shoots ok at 100 yrds. I am just at a tick under 1 MOA / 5 shot groups.
I am considering re-stocking both rifles. Also, a new barrel on the 700? My question is is the 700 worth the money for taking it out to 500+ yards? is there a better action to start with? I had a Winchester 70 many years ago in 270. That was a solid rifle! Now that the model 70 is back, is it worth the effort to maximize it?
That's it for now. I am looking forward to learning a ton from you all.
Dale
