Just picked-up a 700 AAC in 308. Wanna build it into a medium to long range shooter. Has the Green overmold crappy stock. Gonna add a Magpul Pro 700 and some new glass. Already has a Comp for the AAC 762SDN6 and a Timney trigger, not sure yet which one, but VERY crisp and light. Would like some tips on glass and bases and rings. Looking at a Trijicon Tenmile 4.5-30x 56mm. MOA reticle. What are the impressions? Also what is everybody shooting out of the 1:10 twist barrel? both factory and home made loads? TIA
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Can't comment on the glass that you are asking about, but mine is has the Vortex Pro series 1'' rings and a clearance priced Nikon P-Tactical scope inside of an ebay HS Precision takeoff stock. This was a super low budget set up and it shoots a variety of ammo well; my favorite target load is a 168 SMK over 42 gr of IMR 4064. But those are substituted for Hornaday HPBT projectiles and A-Maxes which it also shoots well. My Hunting load is a 165 gr Speer BTSP over the same charge.
I like 175 grain Sierra hpbt match with 38.5 grains of Benchmark. I also happen to like the crappy stock, a lot, and inletted it for a cheap detachable box magazine which works pretty good.
I think it did a bit better with the muzzle thread guard in place rather than a brake, but even with that mild load it bucked and a brake helped me see the splash.
I have two 700s & use Athlon Argos BTR 6-24 in both mil & moa.
I probably could get better groups, but nobody cares how well or poor I shoot. I don't compete, and since I use range brass, cheap primers, and 2nds (my bullets were pulled ex-mil that I got for cheap) if I can hit a std clay pigeon at 725 yards most of the time, I'm pretty happy with it all.
I think it did a bit better with the muzzle thread guard in place rather than a brake, but even with that mild load it bucked and a brake helped me see the splash.
I have two 700s & use Athlon Argos BTR 6-24 in both mil & moa.
I probably could get better groups, but nobody cares how well or poor I shoot. I don't compete, and since I use range brass, cheap primers, and 2nds (my bullets were pulled ex-mil that I got for cheap) if I can hit a std clay pigeon at 725 yards most of the time, I'm pretty happy with it all.
All great info. Thanks for the tips. Big issue is finding the projectiles. Yeah that Hogue stock has GOT TO GO! had a bipod on it an the flex into the barrel sucks. Hate the bottom metal too. Maybe I just want to tinker, but it has GOT to get better.
Nope. Central KY here. Feel like swinging by and grabbing me some? LOL
I know this isn't a trading topic, but the stock and bottom metal is on the block if anybody is interested.
.......if you know, why would you post it??
Because I had offers from posters in this topic. I don't have access to be able to post in the trading area. I am sorry if I offended you.
So, do you think not having access means you’re supposed to circumvent the rules?
Like I said, Sorry I offended you. Jeez. I just said it was available. NEVER said a price or anything, Christ it could be free, but not to you.
It isn't about being offended or not
It's about having the integrity to follow the rules that the owner of the house, where you are a GUEST, lays down for all.
Where in the rules does it say I can't say it is available? Never said a price. Don't be so picky. I was asked and I said it was available. PEROID. Get over it, please.
There is a section for sales. This isn't it. Period. Nothing to do with being picky. You were told that by a Moderator from the site and you argue. You screwed up and tried to get around the rules. You got caught. End it and move along or you will not be here long.
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