Upgrades for the Rem 700

[Ironman8]

Ok so I've been reading some threads that have answered some questions, but I didn't want to thread jack and decided to make my own.

I have a Rem 700 .270 BDL that I have used for hunting and shooting at the range. I put less than 2 boxes of ammo down range with it a year, but I want to change that. Up to now, I couldn't justify upgrading my very cheap parts (see below) because I just never used it.

As for what I want to upgrade, well I need to upgrade my $100 Simmons scope with its $50 rings and base as well as that terrible stock trigger. This rifle and glass was a Christmas present, so that's why it is so cheap...plus I didn't shoot it enough to justify upgrading it or moving to a .308 platform like I thought I wanted to....despite all this, I can still get the rifle to shoot about MOA, but I know with a better trigger and glass, it will do better.

Starting with glass:
I have pretty much decided on the Vortex Viper PST line, but I don't know which one between the 2.5-10X and the 4-16X. The majority of my shooting will be 3-400 and in, but I would like to stretch it out to 800 yds (for fun, not hunting). Would the 2.5-10X be adequate for 800ish yard shots or would I want more magnification?

Rings and Base:
Pretty much don't know what's out there that is quality. It doesn't have to be the very top of the line, but I want to know that if I drop my rifle, the scope will not be knocked off its zero. Any suggestions? Is Larue any good for stuff that isn't an AR?

Trigger:
Per other threads that I have read, it seems like the Timney 510 is the heat. Is it a durable trigger? Is this the route I should go?

Any other mods/upgrades I should know about?

[ForTehNguyen]

Burris XTR scope rings and EGW 20 MOA scope bases

[Ironman8]

Burris XTR scope rings and EGW 20 MOA scope bases

Are these the rings you're talking about? http://swfa.com/Burris-Xtreme-Tactic...ngs-P3674.aspx

And what's the difference between the EGL HD bases and the "regular" EGL bases?

Will I need 20 moa to get out to 800 with a .270?

[ForTehNguyen]

not sure but 20MOA supposedly gives you the best range of adjustment. If you have 40mm objective on the scope, probably want low height scope rings. I would prefer 4-16x over 2.5-10x since you want to shoot longer ranges

Only difference I see with the EGW HD base and the regular is the HD has the full rail across. The regular has the center part of the rail milled out

HD:


Regular:

[blkexp98]

How old is your rem 700 trigger? I don't have any experience with the x-mark ones but mine was the version before that. With a few adjustments i love it. So what i'm getting at is adjust your trigger and see of you like it. Mine is at about 2.5-2.75 lbs but i've had it a little less without any issues.

One thing ive found is when you are setting your trigger pull use a snap cap. The feel is completely different for me. If you need directions i can try to find the one I used since it explained things pretty well.

[Ironman8]

Ok so here's some info...

Manufacture date: 2004
Model: Remington 700 BDL Stainless/Synthetic
Barrel Length: 24"
Trigger is breaking at 5.5 lbs according to a fishing scale...it does have almost no pre/over travel, so I guess that's nice.

Attachment 9775

Attachment 9776

Attachment 9777

Where do I adjust the trigger?

Also, if I were to want to cut/thread/re-crown a barrel for use with a suppressor, what would be the optimum length (or the shortest length acceptable)?

Thanks for the help guys...I know ARs pretty well, but I don't know what I don't know about precision bolt/semi guns.

[Ironman8]

How old is your rem 700 trigger? I don't have any experience with the x-mark ones but mine was the version before that. With a few adjustments i love it. So what i'm getting at is adjust your trigger and see of you like it. Mine is at about 2.5-2.75 lbs but i've had it a little less without any issues.

One thing ive found is when you are setting your trigger pull use a snap cap. The feel is completely different for me. If you need directions i can try to find the one I used since it explained things pretty well.

blkexp,

See the info above and advise please...also if you could find the info for adjusting the trigger, that would be great.

[Ironman8]

ForTehNguyen,

Thanks for the info, I will probably go for the HD...20 moa sounds like alot, but then again I don't know much lol.

[Polymerhead]

Starting with glass:
I have pretty much decided on the Vortex Viper PST line, but I don't know which one between the 2.5-10X and the 4-16X. The majority of my shooting will be 3-400 and in, but I would like to stretch it out to 800 yds (for fun, not hunting). Would the 2.5-10X be adequate for 800ish yard shots or would I want more magnification?

I would go 4-16. I have a 2.5-10x on order but that's for a 300 BLK, which I won't be shooting over 200 yds. You could do 800 yds with a 10x scope, especially with an elevated base and 30mm tube, but you will probably enjoy it more if you can crank up the magnification a bit.

[ForTehNguyen]

on my 700 theres an allen screw on the trigger face near the bolt release, that lets you adjust weight - screw out to lighten I believe, its a real small allen.