Is this a reasonable price on a Rem 5R?

[TORCHRIDER]

I am going tomorrow to look at a NIB Remington 5R from a local guy for $1100. It's the 24" stainless threaded version. For that price it includes a Leupold Mk4 scope base and a KRG bolt lift knob. No tax and no paperwork in Texas. Sounds like it may be a decent deal. Thoughts? Recommendations?

 

[Farmerbrown]

I would buy it for that price. I have the exact rifle and it shoots the 215 Berger unbelievable. It is worth every penny of $1100.

 

[TORCHRIDER]

I would buy it for that price. I have the exact rifle and it shoots the 215 Berger unbelievable. It is worth every penny of $1100.

Thanks for the feedback. I will be shooting the 208 AMAX to begin with as I have LOTS of them. Do you have any experience with them? I assume they will shoot decently, but every rifle is unique.

 

[tomt]

Farmerbrown, I have a Rem 5R with a Leupold Mark 4 scope. It shoots the 175 SMk and 178 Amax great. Always looking for bigger and better ways to win a lunch bet with my friends at the 300 yard range. Please tell me more about your load data for the 215 Bergers.

Tom

 

[waspocrew]

Not that it matters, but is this the 308 or 300WM? I saw a 300 WM 5R for about $1200 local. They seem like they are shooters.

 

[TORCHRIDER]

300 Win Mag

 

[Farmerbrown]

I have never shot the 208 amax out of this rifle, but I'm sure they will shoot just fine also. I am shooting 74 grains of retumbo with the 215. I just seat the bullet to mag length and shoot it. This load shoots one hole 3 shot groups at 100 and 1/4 moa at 1000.

 

[TORCHRIDER]

That is exciting to hear. I just picked up the rifle and it looks great. Thanks for the help.

I have never shot the 208 amax out of this rifle, but I'm sure they will shoot just fine also. I am shooting 74 grains of retumbo with the 215. I just seat the bullet to mag length and shoot it. This load shoots one hole 3 shot groups at 100 and 1/4 moa at 1000.

 

[MudRunner2005]

I have 5R's in both the 24" .308 Win and 26" .300 WM.

The 5R rifles are shooters.