Bolt action noob help

[acaixguard]

I am looking to get into bolt action precision shooting soon. Been shooting handguns and carbines for a few years, but unfortunately, I am almost clueless when it comes to bolt action precision rifles.

Can someone point me in the right direction to get started? I'd love to obviously get good enough and have the funds to acquire one of those nice custom rifles with high end glass one day, but I'd like to start it slow. Any suggestions as to how to get started (Remington 700 variant of some type?) and what pitfalls to avoid?

I apologize if this has been discussed before. I couldn't find too many general noob posts in my quick search of the forum. Thanks in advance!

[orkan]

Buy rem700 AAC edition
Throw the stock away or sell it
Buy a good fiberglass stock or chassis system
buy a seekins 20moa rail
buy badger rings
buy vortex PST 4-16 mil/mil/ffp from Liberty Optics

Clamp it all together.

Then buy the best ammo you can afford, or buy reloading gear.

Shoot it until the barrel is worn out.

[acaixguard]

Thanks for the tips. Do you mean this one?

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...al-aac-sd.aspx

Any reason why the AAC version? And also, is it not worth it to get the 700P edition?

Thanks again!

[SeriousStudent]

Buy rem700 AAC edition
Throw the stock away or sell it
Buy a good fiberglass stock or chassis system
buy a seekins 20moa rail
buy badger rings
buy vortex PST 4-16 mil/mil/ffp from Liberty Optics

Clamp it all together.

Then buy the best ammo you can afford, or buy reloading gear.

Shoot it until the barrel is worn out.

Do you have a suggested replacement for the factory X-Mark trigger? I have read your posts regarding it's lack of suitability.

Thanks.

[drck1000]

Buy rem700 AAC edition
Throw the stock away or sell it
Buy a good fiberglass stock or chassis system
buy a seekins 20moa rail
buy badger rings
buy vortex PST 4-16 mil/mil/ffp from Liberty Optics

Clamp it all together.

Then buy the best ammo you can afford, or buy reloading gear.

Shoot it until the barrel is worn out.

I'll definitely be following this thread closely. I ordered my first bolt gun recently with the desire to get into precision shooting. I ordered the Remington 700 AAC-SD (as mentioned above and in a few other threads) and should be here any day now. Next will be a scope and bases/rings and then shoot it while I evaluate (actually save for) what I need to change out after that.

I almost went with a 700 SPS Tactical, which was a little less than the 700 AAC. But I like that the barrel is a 1:10 and comes threaded. I also looked into a Savage 10 FCP, but they weren't readily available locally.

For scopes, I'll looking anywhere from Leupold VX-II to Mark 4, Nikon Monarch and Nightforce. I think Nightforce is out of my price range for the time being, but one can always hope.

[elnino31]

If I were you I wouldn't rule out buying "used". You can usually find a 700 of some variety that is ready to rock & roll w/ a good base, stock, sometimes even a bipod. They generally go for less than the seller has into it. Check the equip exchange here, other sites, or even an auction site. People are dumping things pretty cheap lately. Just a thought.

[orkan]

Thanks for the tips. Do you mean this one?

http://www.remington.com/products/fi...al-aac-sd.aspx

Any reason why the AAC version? And also, is it not worth it to get the 700P edition?

Thanks again!

That's the one. The AAC has a 1:10 twist and barrel is threaded for suppressor or muzzle brake.

The 700P is a nice rifle, but you'd be better served to build what you want, using the 700 AAC as a starting point.

For replacement trigger: Timney 510. Accept no substitutes.

[orkan]

For scopes, I'll looking anywhere from Leupold VX-II to Mark 4, Nikon Monarch and Nightforce. I think Nightforce is out of my price range for the time being, but one can always hope.

Why isn't vortex in the list? You can get a vortex 4-16 PST mil/mil/ffp from liberty optics for under $800. It has a great illuminated reticle, exposed turrets with great clicks, zero stop, excellent glass, great warranty, and tracks good. What more could you want for an entry level scope?

[markm]

I have to agree with orkan. I just jumped in and bought a 700 sps tactical. Not too bad. I had one precision classs under my belt but didn't have my own rifle. replaced the stock and trigger.

We've worked ourselves out to 1000 yards over the last few months.

The sky is the limit on how much you can spend on precision gun stuff. But the Rem 700 is a solid starting point.

[thetyr]

What would you suggest as a lightweight replacement stock for around $400-600?