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New Rem 700 AAC-SD .308 . . . now what?

JustCallMePapa

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<span style="text-decoration: line-through">I just picked up my Rem 700 AAC-SD .308. Before I go forth to make a bunch of mistakes, I would like to get opinions on how to dress this girl. I plan to hunt deer and coyotes, but plan to shoot steel and paper year-round. I am limited to 850-900yrds typically. I handload Berger VLDs in 168gr and 175gr. I'm in no hurry to get her running, so if I need to save $ for a while that's OK. What would you do? I want lots of options and then take the best advice.</span> Thanks, in advance!
I guess I was looking for mystical advice from the Masters of the Shooting Universe. You know: "replace the factory stock with this new <span style="font-style: italic">magical</span> stock" or "replace the cheap plastic floorplate with this <span style="font-style: italic">magical</span> metal".
I value the advice and opinions on this site. Hope I didn't waste anyone's time. Think I'll just go shoot it.
 
Re: New Rem 700 AAC-SD .308 . . . now what?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WOMBAT2879</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mount a scope and shoot </div></div>
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Re: New Rem 700 AAC-SD .308 . . . now what?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: usmcdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I guess I was looking for mystical advice from the Masters of the Shooting Universe. You know: "replace the factory stock with this new <span style="font-style: italic">magical</span> stock" or "replace the cheap plastic floorplate with this <span style="font-style: italic">magical</span> metal".
I value the advice and opinions on this site. Hope I didn't waste anyone's time. Think I'll just go shoot it. </div></div>

Sorry brother, you just need to shoot it and decide what issues you have. Then solve the issues. That is how you get better with a rifle and fit the rifle to you.

I could tell you all kinds of stuff to throw on the rifle. It won't necessarily make you a better shooter.
 
Re: New Rem 700 AAC-SD .308 . . . now what?

Bell and Carlson or a HS precision stock, then get out and shoot it. The factory hogue stock is crappy and will need to be replaced for best accuracy.
 
Re: New Rem 700 AAC-SD .308 . . . now what?

Found the <span style="font-style: italic">magic</span>! Just read the blog piece titled <span style="text-decoration: underline">I want to get into long range shooting.......................</span>! I'm the kid(in an old guy's body)! Thanks!