Looking to get some advice on a long range setup. I have a Remington 700 Sendero SF ii in 300 win mag. I bought the gun new in 2014 and it hasn’t had one round put through it yet. She’s been a safe queen, but just by handling it, I can tell I do not like the feel of the HS precision stock on it, which is why I think it has stayed a safe queen. So here’s my dilemma: put it on another chassis that I will love, or sell it and build one? If I put it on another chassis, the mixed reviews I’ve read on this particular rifle make me think there’s still a chance I’d want to do more to it (barrel issues from this era of Remington, and a trigger upgrade). Other reviews make me think i will fall in love with it. So the only way to tell, is take it to the range before upgrading the chassis, correct? If I do that, now it is not an “unfired” rifle, which is a good selling point in my book, in case I do want to sell it and build a new one. I’m leaning towards just running what I have, and finding a chassis that I will enjoy, especially since that is the cheaper route, and since I already own the gun. I just don’t want to regret investing in this current setup, if for some reason this rifle doesn’t like to group like I’m hoping it will. Curious what opinions you all may have on this. Thank you in advance!
Remington Sendero Opinions
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This is pretty much my line of thinking. If you just want a rifle in 300 Win Mag to shoot a few rounds with here and there, another chassis/stock could make sense. For anything else, as jabonra pointed out, I'd sell it and start fresh.
Not a bad idea. I should have pointed out this is definitely not a hunting gun. Strictly a fun plinking gun to get out to 800-1000. Has anyone had any personal experience with an SF ii on here?
FWIW, I have a Gen 1 sendero in 7mm Mag.
I get along just fine with the HS Precision stock, but I use a stock pack.
I have a Tac-ops cheek pad/stock pack that I but some foam under for a good cheek weld.
I don't know if they sell them anymore, @MikeRTacOps could answer that.
The Triad tactical ones are good as well.
I get along just fine with the HS Precision stock, but I use a stock pack.
I have a Tac-ops cheek pad/stock pack that I but some foam under for a good cheek weld.
I don't know if they sell them anymore, @MikeRTacOps could answer that.
The Triad tactical ones are good as well.
I have a Remington 700 300 Win with a synthetic stock I purchased NIB about 2 years ago.
I put a Badger pick rail, Badger rings and a Leica PRS scope on it, I took off another rifle.
Sig 300 Mag Match I got at a good price.
SIG says SOCOM uses it. But it was the cheapest 300 Win Match I could find.
Two consecutive first group after sighting in at 100yds shown.
Completely happy with the set up.
Rifle was New Old Stock sold at a reasonable price NIB.
Scope is pricy but good.
I'd shoot your rifle before making any decisions that would cost you any money.
Don’t let dreaming of a custom set up take you down the rabbit hole.
If after shooting you don’t like it, you can always sell it.
-Richard
I put a Badger pick rail, Badger rings and a Leica PRS scope on it, I took off another rifle.
Sig 300 Mag Match I got at a good price.
SIG says SOCOM uses it. But it was the cheapest 300 Win Match I could find.
Two consecutive first group after sighting in at 100yds shown.
Completely happy with the set up.
Rifle was New Old Stock sold at a reasonable price NIB.
Scope is pricy but good.
I'd shoot your rifle before making any decisions that would cost you any money.
Don’t let dreaming of a custom set up take you down the rabbit hole.
If after shooting you don’t like it, you can always sell it.
-Richard
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Great advice. Definitely not dreaming of anything custom. I’d rather use what I got, I’m just afraid of that Remington era now. I wasn’t aware of those issues when I purchased it. I think I’m going to see how this one groups first. For what I paid for it then, I can’t complain about it too much. It’s shocking what newer parts cost these days!
Go to the range like Budrichard said and see how it shoots with different ammo and make a decision from there. I have a Sendero in 300 WinMag I bought in the early 90s that shot one moa with factory ammo and the regular HS Precision stock.
Changed the suck ass factory trigger and groups improved. Started reloading and groups improved. Decided to change to HS Precision PST026 stock and slapped a SWFA 5-20x50 HD scope ( which is a tank of a scope). Shoots consistent half moa or better and haven’t looked back. Taken many game animals and rang steel at a mile and do my fair share of shooting steel from 600-1000 yards. I did add a muzzle brake a few years back because I’m getting too old to for the recoil of 200 grain hot loads that it seems to like.
Good luck.
Changed the suck ass factory trigger and groups improved. Started reloading and groups improved. Decided to change to HS Precision PST026 stock and slapped a SWFA 5-20x50 HD scope ( which is a tank of a scope). Shoots consistent half moa or better and haven’t looked back. Taken many game animals and rang steel at a mile and do my fair share of shooting steel from 600-1000 yards. I did add a muzzle brake a few years back because I’m getting too old to for the recoil of 200 grain hot loads that it seems to like.
Good luck.
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What length barrel is yours? This stainless 26” seems pretty hefty on mine. I’m hoping it helps with recoil. If it groups well, I’m thinking a muzzle brake will be in my future.
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