Finishing up new 700 build *New Paint and Range Report*

[blackrifle242]

So I finally got to take her out today. Headed up to Edwards AFB to sight in. The winds were ranging from 5-15mph from the north. The best grouping on sight in was 1/2" @ 100 yards (3 shot group) and 3/4" (5 shot group) with Federal Match 168gr SMK. Also went out to 260 and 630 yards with only a few fliers. The day ended at 160 rounds, a soar elbow and a big smile. Also the new paint is on and I am somewhat happy with the camo but I was in a hurry and just couldn't get creative enough.

Remington 700 SPS Tactical
Caliber: .308
Barrel Length: 20" Factory
Trigger: Jewell (Set at 2 1/2 pounds)
Stock: Mcmillan A4 with 2 flush cups and spacer system
Bottom Metal: Badger M5 (Inletting by Randall @ AR15barrels)
Bolt Knob: Randall @ AR15barrels
Bipod: Harris 6-9 and 9-13 Notched Leg w/ Phoenix Tactical Claw and Ski Feet
Scope Base: Leupold Mark 4
Scope Rings: US Optics (Low)
Scope: US Optics ST-10 Mil Dot, M40 Knobs, Illuminatated.

Thanks to Randall @ AR15barrels for getting the bolt knob, Pillar bedding and inletting done. I know people are tired of hearing it but Randall is awesome (especially for putting up with my crap). I still have a Surefire brake on order and some painting to do but she is done for know. I just hope I can shoot better than I can take pictures.

[-R-]

Very nice.. Now its time for a range report, WITH PICS!

[phish]

let's see some of those 100 yard, 3-shot groups!

[ar15barrels]

I can guarantee you are going to want to change that bipod out to a 6-9" model.

[a1fabweld]

Nice! I just sold a similar setup to fund a 5R. It was nice though.

[ar15barrels]

let's see some of those 100 yard, 3-shot groups!

[blackrifle242]

I don't shoot these things. They are just for decoration. I'm planning on stretching her legs next weekend. Hopefully I can post pics of a target with actual holes in it.

[X-NewYawker]

That rocks! I don't shoot mine either!

[blackrifle242]

I can guarantee you are going to want to change that bipod out to a 6-9" model.

I have a 6-9 waiting for a podloc. I am prepared.

[ar15barrels]

That rocks! I don't shoot mine either!

You should start a club of california people that have cool guns and don't shoot them.
You could call it "Calguns" or something cool like that.
errr, wait a minute, nevermind...

[blackrifle242]

Calguns = Never fired only dropped once.

[ar15barrels]

Calguns = Never fired only dropped once.

That's the french.

Internet shooters fire 60 rounds through a gun and then talk about the 1000's of rounds they have fired.
Then 6 weeks later they are selling the gun and suddenly it has "only 200 rounds fired"...

[GillaFunk]

So, whats a safe estimate on range for this wpn?700, 1,000

How long will this barrel last anyways?

[Jonathan Doe]

Nice gun, but 1 lb trigger on tactical guns? Wow, never heard about it, I think.

[blackrifle242]

Nice gun, but 1 lb trigger on tactical guns? Wow, never heard about it, I think.

It came set at 1lb but I will end up setting it around 2 - 2 1/2lbs.