So, I picked up a Rem 700 STS TAC AAC in 308 as the base for a suppressed precision rifle.
I have been able to horse trade some 5.56 for 168 and 175 grn ammo.
I have purchased an SWFA 3-15x42 scope, a seekins 20 MOA base, and American Defense rings. Still need a good data book. Prefer a USMC style book if anyone has a line on them....
I also purchased a Harris bi-pod for it, and have heard that the stock is not conducive to bi-pod shooting due to the flex in he barrel channel.
My question is as follows:
If a shooter is in a prone position, and assuming the barrel lug is seated properly, how will using a bi-pod on the stock negatively affect shooting?
If the barrel is floated over the stock forearm, and he bi-pod is supporting the stock, what would cause enough flex to make the stock interfere with the barrel?
Seems to my that if the rifle barrel is floated prior to the shot, it would, even if incidental contact is made during recoil, return to a floated position.after recoil. And during the recoil phase, your sights will be off target in any stock used.
Seems to me that since this is a TAC rifle, Rem would have used a stock capable of being employed as a Tac rifle..
So really, is the stock THAT bad? And if so, are here cheap methods to make it more accurate than buying a now stock?
Thanks for the input. I'd rather get the parts I need before I shoot, as I'm not familiar with bolt guns, and am already looking to take a class at KMP, as they are not terribly far from here and have a class in Dec...
I have been able to horse trade some 5.56 for 168 and 175 grn ammo.
I have purchased an SWFA 3-15x42 scope, a seekins 20 MOA base, and American Defense rings. Still need a good data book. Prefer a USMC style book if anyone has a line on them....
I also purchased a Harris bi-pod for it, and have heard that the stock is not conducive to bi-pod shooting due to the flex in he barrel channel.
My question is as follows:
If a shooter is in a prone position, and assuming the barrel lug is seated properly, how will using a bi-pod on the stock negatively affect shooting?
If the barrel is floated over the stock forearm, and he bi-pod is supporting the stock, what would cause enough flex to make the stock interfere with the barrel?
Seems to my that if the rifle barrel is floated prior to the shot, it would, even if incidental contact is made during recoil, return to a floated position.after recoil. And during the recoil phase, your sights will be off target in any stock used.
Seems to me that since this is a TAC rifle, Rem would have used a stock capable of being employed as a Tac rifle..
So really, is the stock THAT bad? And if so, are here cheap methods to make it more accurate than buying a now stock?
Thanks for the input. I'd rather get the parts I need before I shoot, as I'm not familiar with bolt guns, and am already looking to take a class at KMP, as they are not terribly far from here and have a class in Dec...
