Remington 700 AAC-SD 6.5 CM feedback

gmvk30

gmvk30

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Hello, first time poster here, does anyone have any feedback on the R700 Tactical AAC-SD in 6.5? I’ve got two tactical’s in 308, both are sub 1/2 MOA guns. I’m not seeing much on these, as far as what to expect from grouping. Basically, I’d be using the barreled action, I already have a timney 512, a badger bolt knob, and an HS stock with aics bottom metal from a donor rifle. I can get the rifle for around 6 bills shipped to my FFL, or I can order a tikka ctr for another $300. Can’t make up my mind on what I want to do, buy the Remington for 6 bills, and hope that it shoots good, and be done accessory wise, or buy a tikka for $900, and drop another $400 on a bravo chassis and mags. (Which is way over my budget.) i already have a couple t3x hunters, so i know how they shoot. Thoughts on the Remmy? I’d be happy with 1/2 from handloads.
 
#2
I had one in .308 I just sold but I wanted the 6.5, so I bought an RPR. To be honest I didn’t even know Remington made one in a 6.5. I would definitely not hesitate to buy one and try it out.
 
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gmvk30 said:
Hello, first time poster here, does anyone have any feedback on the R700 Tactical AAC-SD in 6.5? I’ve got two tactical’s in 308, both are sub 1/2 MOA guns. I’m not seeing much on these, as far as what to expect from grouping. Basically, I’d be using the barreled action, I already have a timney 512, a badger bolt knob, and an HS stock with aics bottom metal from a donor rifle. I can get the rifle for around 6 bills shipped to my FFL, or I can order a tikka ctr for another $300. Can’t make up my mind on what I want to do, buy the Remington for 6 bills, and hope that it shoots good, and be done accessory wise, or buy a tikka for $900, and drop another $400 on a bravo chassis and mags. (Which is way over my budget.) i already have a couple t3x hunters, so i know how they shoot. Thoughts on the Remmy? I’d be happy with 1/2 from handloads.
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As with any modern Remington, I'm sure the quality is hit or miss. I'd almost HAVE TO shoot one before laying the money down for it. I had an xcr tactical in recent time that refused to do better than 1 moa, while I have an sps tactical that cuts holes and drops jaws anytime someone pulls the trigger. I had one aac in 308 and it was fine, I could get 1 inch pretty regular. Please let me know how it shoots if you "pull the trigger" on the 6.5.
 
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I just clicked purchase literally two minutes ago. lol. I guess we will see. Gonna ordered a bravo chassis for it as well. Yeah, both of my 700 in 308 are nail drivers. Best I’ve got out of my tactical 20” is a .187” with 168AMAX, and my 5R shoots 1/2”. I’ve talked to two people know who have these, and they are both sub Moa, the first guy said his shot about 3/4” with cheap American eagle, and had gotten better the more he’s shot it. Hopefully it shoots well. If not, I’ll sell a couple of my 700s and buy a Tikka with a chasis. I like to trade and tinker, either way, I’ll have a good shooting rifle, I hope! Lol
 
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gmvk30 said:
I just clicked purchase literally two minutes ago. lol. I guess we will see. Gonna ordered a bravo chassis for it as well. Yeah, both of my 700 in 308 are nail drivers. Best I’ve got out of my tactical 20” is a .187” with 168AMAX, and my 5R shoots 1/2”. I’ve talked to two people know who have these, and they are both sub Moa, the first guy said his shot about 3/4” with cheap American eagle, and had gotten better the more he’s shot it. Hopefully it shoots well. If not, I’ll sell a couple of my 700s and buy a Tikka with a chasis. I like to trade and tinker, either way, I’ll have a good shooting rifle, I hope! Lol
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Id def shoot it first, see if it's even remotely worthy of sinking money into, had a kid bring one in that had every bell and whistle you can imagine and shot like a 12 gauge.
 
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Well, I ordered it online, being shipped to my FFL. Can’t exactly shoot it first. lol. I’ve had probably a dozen 700’s, I’ve only had one that didn’t shoot well, and it was a 700P. Even after I trued the action, shortened and re crowned the barrel, it would barely shoot 3/4. I know their quality is hit an miss, but the last few I checked, were within .001 of Saami spec. My older 700s were way worse than that, and shoot good for a hunting rifle.
 
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Headspace (which is what I'm guessing you're referring to with SAAMI spec) is not likely to be a cause of inaccuracy. For liability reasons you'd expect it to pass head space-- it's a safety concern more than an accuracy concern.

The accuracy issues arise from the rifling and manufacturing processes. Pent up stress, uneven twist rates, smashed lands, off-center chambers, etc...
 
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It’s a great candidate. They did a limited run of these apparently. Found one from center point Guns, $614 shipped. If it dosent shoot good, guess I’ll splurge and buy a short chambered shilen or do a remage conversion. I sold my savage 10 FCP in 6.5 for $650, so I’m not out anything. I’ve got a .530” out of it one time, but for the most part is was 1-1.5” with factory ammo. Big disappointment from it, being every savage I had shot well. If this Remington shoots anything like my 308’s, I’ll be happy at its price point.
 
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gmvk30 said:
It’s a great candidate. They did a limited run of these apparently. Found one from center point Guns, $614 shipped. If it dosent shoot good, guess I’ll splurge and buy a short chambered shilen or do a remage conversion. I sold my savage 10 FCP in 6.5 for $650, so I’m not out anything. I’ve got a .530” out of it one time, but for the most part is was 1-1.5” with factory ammo. Big disappointment from it, being every savage I had shot well. If this Remington shoots anything like my 308’s, I’ll be happy at its price point.
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Had I known this existed I would have kept my aac-sd .308 and chassis and just bought this as a quick swap action, instead I bought the RPR.....
 
#15
Remington and not Tikka?? Throw the whole rifle in the trash, Remington’s QC sucks.. No seriously, my 20” SPS Tactical.308 shot good bone-stock.. I love a 700 and have seriously considered doing exactly what your doing. Keep us updated on the results..The KRG Bravo would make that a dandy rig- good luck!
 
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Lionsbreath said:
Remington and not Tikka?? Throw the whole rifle in the trash, Remington’s QC sucks.. No seriously, my 20” SPS Tactical.308 shot good bone-stock.. I love a 700 and have seriously considered doing exactly what your doing. Keep us updated on the results..The KRG Bravo would make that a dandy rig- good luck!
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Haha. Will do! I love 700’s. I know some have their issues, but all mine have been great. At least the support network is stellar if I need parts! lol
 
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