Next Upgrade Advice Needed

[Cfshooter]

I would like to start upgrading my Remington 700 ADL in 30-06. Right now it is all factory minus threaded sporter barrel and LB muzzle brake. Current glass is Vortex Crossfire II 4x12x44. I have narrowed down to either new glass, new 2 stage trigger, or a new stock.

I can’t afford to do it all at once so I figured I would ask the hide to see which I should do first to get the most out of it at this point.

 

[Sniper260]

If it holds a zero well id go glass or trigger. If it walks id go stock and bedding

 

[W54/XM-388]

What do you use the rifle for currently?
What do you plan to use it for in the near future?

 

[Cfshooter]

Currently has just been used for hunting. Deer, hogs, coyote. I just recently have access to hunting hogs and coyotes with shots up to 600 yards, that is when I decided to try the long range shooting. It will be used primarily for the long range hunting and target shooting, but I would like to keep the weight down within reason in the case I take it on some deer hunts. I also need to think about budget as my next upgrade needs to be done for $300 or less.

 

[W54/XM-388]

. I also need to think about budget as my next upgrade needs to be done for $300 or less.

I'd say that narrows it down to just trigger.

A scope or stock that is worth replacing what you currently have is going to be a lot more than that.

 

[Cfshooter]

Thank you W54. I was eyeing up the Timney 2 stage. It seems to be right around $200.
The stocks I was looking at were the Boyd’s Varmint and the And-One. The glass was the Athlon Argos BTR 6x24x50 but concerned about the weight. Going to do some more searching for something in the 16-18 power range and hopefully a little lighter than the Argos.

My end goal is to have something that shoots MOA or better at 600 yards. Hopefully I can do it with this cheap rifle and factory Ammo.

 

[cattleman99]

If you are happy with your glass and it holds zero and tracks well, then I would opt for the trigger. New glass won't improve your accuracy itself, whereas a better trigger can work wonders for a rifle.

 

[Cfshooter]

Thanks Cattleman. I have always noticed in other rifles and handguns, triggers really help with. I have been confused with the glass as I read so much about how having a “premium” scope helps. I seem to have had good luck with all the “budget” $300 and less optics I have had, although just used for hunting and mostly all under 100 yards. I am going to step up to 200 yards next range trip and will have a better idea of if it held zero and how it tracks.

This is from yesterday 100 yard target. I am also in the process of seeing what Ammo it likes best. Very impressed with the Sst 165 as it was by far the best in yesterday’s testing.

 

[W54/XM-388]

My end goal is to have something that shoots MOA or better at 600 yards. Hopefully I can do it with this cheap rifle and factory Ammo.

You answered most of my questions right before I posted.
So I'd suggest that the Hornady .165gr group looks good for that rifle.

Might as well try walking it out further at the range using good supports & you may already be at your 1MOA at 600 yards goal.