New to the forum, ready to learn and look upon all the things I cant afford lol. First off I dont have much experience in long range yet. Longest I've shot has been a little over 300 yds. On NYE I picked up a rem 700 adl tactical .308 from the local dicks. 20" bull barrel, threaded 5/8-24, and the plastic fde/black stock. I already have it in a magpul hunter 700 stock and threw on a diamondback tactical 4-12 SFP. Took it out and out 90 rds through it yesterday and absolutely loved the way it shot. Didnt get the best groups but I also didnt shoot anything better then some s&b ball ammo. I was consistently ringing steel out to 300 yds though so I had a blast really. I'm sure I'm gonna have plenty to ask as I get further into it. I have a 700 ish yard range available to me. I gonna be upgrading the scope to ffp at some point and possibly the trigger. First thing I noticed with the rifle was the gritty and dry feeling bolt. Is this normal with the 700's? It functioned fine just sounded and felt a little gritty. Any good way to fix this? I cleaned and lubed the rifle real well when I first got it home.
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It will wear in and smooth out. Keep it lubricated and it will feel better.
Upgrade the trigger as soon as possible.
Upgrade the trigger as soon as possible.
I put thin layer of grease on the bolt and ran it 1000 times before one round down the barrel.
Ditch that trigger as soon as you can afford to.
Ditch that trigger as soon as you can afford to.
"New" here as well. I don't get to shoot much anymore. Partly due to my location here in New Yorkistan. Trying to keep up with bills doesn't help either. Never had a bolt gun though I've wanted one for some time now. Don't get to shoot a lot of distance either. Plinked around at about 200yrds max when I was shooting regularly. Anyways.....at my LGS a couple days ago I ran across a Remmy in Magpul tactical stock and bipod. 20'' heavy barrel.... of course the bolt felt grittty. What I really want is an FN SPR with 20'' fluted. Not in stock at store but it's the one I've wanted for some time. Yep, the price tag keeps me from it. IF I could concentrate on one or two guns I'd be good to go. I have 2 semi's I'm collecting parts for now. Recently saw Sig's light weight tactical out for the Sig Fury online. Hell of a wait time I'm told at the GS. Then I spot the remmy on the opposite counter. " Ooohh, something shiny." Yep, I'm hooked, Remmy or not. It broght me back to this sight to do a little studying. I'll be heading back to make a DP after the weekend. Following along on this thread and reading throughout the forum to get some education.
Yeah, really good triggers are expensive.
But a normal timney 510 will be more than an adequate upgrade. A trigger tech primary is a great choice too.
The rough will smooth in with use.
Watch websites such as palmetto state armory for 168 or 175 federal gold medal match, it can be had for 17 bucks a box regularly enough the last time I was checking on it and is a solid upgrade over the s&b crap. So 85 cents per shot but those shots actually go where they should. You’ll appreciate good ammo once you start to really scratch the long distance itch.
Lots of good ammo though. Buying the Berger ammo and selling the lapua brass can off set a good amount of the cost.
But a normal timney 510 will be more than an adequate upgrade. A trigger tech primary is a great choice too.
The rough will smooth in with use.
Watch websites such as palmetto state armory for 168 or 175 federal gold medal match, it can be had for 17 bucks a box regularly enough the last time I was checking on it and is a solid upgrade over the s&b crap. So 85 cents per shot but those shots actually go where they should. You’ll appreciate good ammo once you start to really scratch the long distance itch.
Lots of good ammo though. Buying the Berger ammo and selling the lapua brass can off set a good amount of the cost.
I put small amount of superlube on the back of the lugs and end of bolt handle where it cams over... Then Run it while you watch t.v. it should break in
Its how I started in the precision game.
Took 300 to maybe 500 rounds to smooth out.
I also use Superlube.
First upgrade was a trigger, I went with Rifle Basix and used the coin saved for ammo. I still like the trigger.
good luck and have fun
Took 300 to maybe 500 rounds to smooth out.
I also use Superlube.
First upgrade was a trigger, I went with Rifle Basix and used the coin saved for ammo. I still like the trigger.
good luck and have fun
Pretty sure those Dicks ADL's are parkerized.
Parkerizing is the finest metal finish known to humanity (in my opinion) and is what real men use to hold lubricant on their rifles.
When new its surface is very crystalline.
When used and properly lubricated it patinas to pure glory and smoothness.
Liberally wipe oil (CLP) on the 'dry" looking areas of your rifle than use the dog shit out of it until the edges run toward bright and the bolt flops around like a jelly fish.
If the Gods favor you and you do your part in keeping it properly lubricated with oil, some small amount of blood and the tears of liberals, perhaps bring it to a war, in 60-70 years it will turn an olive drab green color that is absolutely to die for.
Parkerizing is the finest metal finish known to humanity (in my opinion) and is what real men use to hold lubricant on their rifles.
When new its surface is very crystalline.
When used and properly lubricated it patinas to pure glory and smoothness.
Liberally wipe oil (CLP) on the 'dry" looking areas of your rifle than use the dog shit out of it until the edges run toward bright and the bolt flops around like a jelly fish.
If the Gods favor you and you do your part in keeping it properly lubricated with oil, some small amount of blood and the tears of liberals, perhaps bring it to a war, in 60-70 years it will turn an olive drab green color that is absolutely to die for.
It's a half mile from my house and had a great sale going on. I walked out of there paying under 400 for the rifle. Obviously they aren't the best gun shop but I'll take itThat you shop at Dick's....
In time I will. But which one i haven't looked into it to much. Gotta save up for it to. That alone would be worth more then the rifle
700s are like ARs.
You will be able to grow it and modify it as you come along in the sport.
Plenty will convince you doing so is throwing good money after bad but few would be able to actually outshoot the potential of that receiver and bolt.
I had one X Mark Pro trigger that was really pretty nice.
I found that you should not adjust them below 3 pounds, as they become very inconsistent.
Honestly, the trigger, providing it is crisp and consistent will work just fine for quite a while.
I have also had good luck with the Rifle basix triggers.
They aren't quite as nice as the more expensive triggers, but they are definitely an improvement over the stock ones and the cost isn't nearly as high. Make sure you buy the all the parts though, since they went to the x mark, you can't take the safety off and install it on your new trigger.
I found that you should not adjust them below 3 pounds, as they become very inconsistent.
Honestly, the trigger, providing it is crisp and consistent will work just fine for quite a while.
I have also had good luck with the Rifle basix triggers.
They aren't quite as nice as the more expensive triggers, but they are definitely an improvement over the stock ones and the cost isn't nearly as high. Make sure you buy the all the parts though, since they went to the x mark, you can't take the safety off and install it on your new trigger.
Must be nice. I sure do miss the land between the lakes area. And many other things in the fort Campbell area.
Got my arken SH4 mounted and zeroed. Loved the scope. Much better then the diamondback tactical I had on it first time I shot it. However getting used to mils is gonna be.... different. These are some groups I put down range using different ammo. GMM and the ELDX shot pretty well. But for the price paid I cant be mad at the s&b tactical ammo group. I'll be shooting that mainly when I'm just plinking at shorter ranges.
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Mils are easy.
Whatever adjustment you "measure" on the reticle is what you dial on the turret.
If your group is right and halfway between the point of aim and the first mil dot/hash.....come left .5 mils.
Your groups will tighten as your barrel seasons in.
Get to know how to get a good steady bipod or bagged front rest and learn how to use a rear bag.
That 168 FGMM will become one hole with time.
Whatever adjustment you "measure" on the reticle is what you dial on the turret.
If your group is right and halfway between the point of aim and the first mil dot/hash.....come left .5 mils.
Your groups will tighten as your barrel seasons in.
Get to know how to get a good steady bipod or bagged front rest and learn how to use a rear bag.
That 168 FGMM will become one hole with time.
Everytime I go out I can feel myself becoming a better shooter. A few trips ago i realized how much a sand sock/ rear bag helps out. I think a new trigger will be next to add to the rifle. While the factory isn't absolutely horrible, it is quite a heavy pull. I'll have to read the manual again and try to adjust it down low as it will go while keeping it safe.
Hadn't thought about adjusting and measuring off the reticle. I guess I'm so used to hunting style bdc reticle and sfp that didnt even cross my mind to adjust off the reticle like that. Thanks
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