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Since this is uncharted territory for me, would like to ask for some input.
Looking at getting a Rem. 700 sps .308, here's a link for the set up.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/97359-1.html
Going to be an all-around rifle, where the M4 leaves off in range. Some hogs and deer as well.
Anything I should know or look for or should be aware of?
Thanks.
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As a general purpose hunting rifle that should work fine. For long range target shooting I would look at the SPS Tactical that sells for about the same price. Comes with a 20 inch heavy barrel and a Hogue stock. That is the "bang for your buck" for precision rifles right now.
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3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
2002-2006
OIF 1 and 3
IraqGunz:
No dude is going to get shot in the chest at 300 yards and look down and say "What is that, a 3 MOA group?"
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For what you said you are going to use the rifle for, it will work just fine. Good luck with it!
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Good advice.
Having the impression the 700 is pretty much the standard by which others are judged (within that price range obviously), would there be a good reason to consider any other options - objectively so not based on personal preference - or just go with the SPS tactical and KISS?
Thanks.
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The 700 is basically the gold standard. Lots of aftermarket for it and it is a well known design. The Winchest/FN rifles are also very nice but a bit more money. For target use the 700 SPS Tactical is a great rifle for the money. But as a hunting rifle it might be a bit heavy if you are stalking.
C co 1/30th Infantry Regiment
3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division
2002-2006
OIF 1 and 3
IraqGunz:
No dude is going to get shot in the chest at 300 yards and look down and say "What is that, a 3 MOA group?"
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The 700 is the 10/22 of useful calibers. The sps tactical is really a solid improvement over the normal 700. I like the youth model 700 as a pack gun- granted a non traditional choice, but the sheer yardage makes up for the weight. May look at 30.06 if you reload, kind of a jack of all trades as far as bullet weights, but the .308 is popular because it is that good too, and a short action at that. Yes the fnar is a nice bolt gun, but at nearly twice the price it can't provide twice the gun. Get a 700.
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How? Its a rem700 with a beefier barrel. Otherwise it is identical to an sps or any other rem700.Originally Posted by TriviaMonster
Greg Dykstra
Primal Rights, Inc.
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If you are not dead set on Remington, give Tikka rifles a look. They are very accurate, with a smooth action and great trigger. Handle one at a dealer near you if you can. I own 5 of them and they all shoot great.
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It says "TACTICAL" on the friggin barrel, Bro.
Really though... you're buying the barrel and the action. Once you shoot it a while, you'll want a stock and a decent trigger.
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After doing some more homework i'm getting that. Apparently changing the stock from plastic hogue to any good reinforced free-float yields improvements anywhere from .5 moa and up.
Also not hearing many terrific things about the Xmark trigger-what seems to be the main issue?
Considering the above makes me wonder what would be the ideal barrel/action combination, from which to build, given a fairly limited budget. Looking for .308, 20-24" barrel.
Any suggestions?
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