Remington 700 5-R .223

[cac0007]

I am looking for a new 223 and have been learning about the 5-R rifle from Remington. Is this worth the up cost over the other factory varmint rifles(rem 700 vlss or savage 12 btcss)? Is 5-R rifleing that much better? I will be shooting this out to 600yds.

 

[223ai]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

You get a better twist barrel, and a much better stock.

I still don't understand why in the world they would choose a 9 twist. One would be in my hands right now if it were 8 twist.

 

[oneshot onekill]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

+1

 

[81sfo]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

+1 on wishing the 5r 223 came in 1-8 twist!

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 81sfo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on wishing the 5r 223 came in 1-8 twist! </div></div>

+100

 

[sl78928]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

go with a savage model 12 LRPV .223 so you can get a better rate of twist barrel

 

[cac0007]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

Ok, I went and looked at the model 12 LRPV. Two twist rates available: 1:7 or 1:9. 1:7 only in single shot. 1:9 in all multishot model 12s except the 12 VLP. The 12 VLP I could get 1:7 but doesn't have the good stock on it. I will be getting a multishot gun so..... 1:9 LRPV or 1:7 VLP?????

 

[idahoshooter]

Re: Remington 700 5-R .223

Two options here.

First, call savages custom shop and have them put a 1:7 vlp barrel on a LRPV action. Im about 99% sure theyl do it without any problems or outrageous prices.

Second, buy a stocked LRPV action from northlander on savage shooters for 755 plus shipping, and then buy a match 223 barrel in the twist you desire for about 290. Have it installed or do it yourself and youl have a gun that will shoot as good as you will most likely.

One other thing, unless you dont want wood the VLP stock is very nice.