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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Another option is to buy a chassis, save the original stock.
If you still don't like it, sell the rifle with the original stock.
Now you have a nice chassis that you are familiar with to begin your 700 footprint build (since the majority of custom actions are 700 footprints)
If you still don't like it, sell the rifle with the original stock.
Now you have a nice chassis that you are familiar with to begin your 700 footprint build (since the majority of custom actions are 700 footprints)
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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Shoot that gun. I’ve killed gobs of deer, prairie dogs, and a couple elk with mine.
It’s also a 300 win mag.
I shoot 175 Barnes LRX with 80.5 grains of H1000.
It’s also a 300 win mag.
What issues are those?
Trigger issue is probably non-existent and depends on many other issues rather than the trigger design.
I’ve read people saying the bore/chamber not being concentric with the barrel, and the chamber itself being out of round causing poor grouping. Just overall poor quality after Freedom Group purchased them. Can’t say mine feels of poor quality.
Even a blind raccoon finds an egg now and then. 
just shoot it. Well call tac-ops also, the guys is a literal legend in the industry. I thought about calling and pretending to be you just to talk to the guy.
just shoot it. Well call tac-ops also, the guys is a literal legend in the industry. I thought about calling and pretending to be you just to talk to the guy. 
Shoot it.
If it doesn't group well you can have a gunsmith cut a half-inch off the rear end and re-chamber with a new neck and throat.
If it's too heavy for you he can chop a few inches off the front end, re-crown, and thread for a muzzle brake.
My brother has a Winchester 7mm Magnum Laredo (their version of the Sendero). Its recoil caused him to flinch. He had a simple twin-baffle muzzle brake I sent him installed and he's much happier, stating it now shoots like a 308.
I have not seen those issues and I have a number of rifles from Illion New Old Stock purchased after the Rem was broken up and sold to the present owners.
Purchased all at somewhat fire sale prices as a lot of Remington guns and parts hit the market and are still being sold.
Han't had single accuracy issue!
One 49X still in the box waiting for Badger Pic rail, Badger 35mm ring set and Leupold Mark5 7-35 FDE with Tremor3 reticle to be mounted.
More to come!
-Richard
Purchased all at somewhat fire sale prices as a lot of Remington guns and parts hit the market and are still being sold.
Han't had single accuracy issue!
One 49X still in the box waiting for Badger Pic rail, Badger 35mm ring set and Leupold Mark5 7-35 FDE with Tremor3 reticle to be mounted.
More to come!
-Richard
Based on my experience with a couple Senderos, 2 in 25-06 and a 22-250 Rem, and various VSSF's in 22-250 (2), 308 W, and 7mm RM, I would place a small wager that this rifle will likely shoot very well once you find a load it likes. Handloads and load development will help to hedge that bet, factory ammo... it's a crap shoot but I would probably try some Federal Match or Berger Factory ammo.
No need to put it in a chassis at the moment. Snug up the action screws, put a quality scope and bases on it, Clean it well, and report back with pictures of your .5 to .75" groups.
I assume the stock has an aluminum bedding block, and while not perfect, it will work fine for now IMHO.
No need to put it in a chassis at the moment. Snug up the action screws, put a quality scope and bases on it, Clean it well, and report back with pictures of your .5 to .75" groups.
I assume the stock has an aluminum bedding block, and while not perfect, it will work fine for now IMHO.
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