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Need some advice toward my 270 upgrade
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<blockquote data-quote="Bearhyde" data-source="post: 296667" data-attributes="member: 18875"><p>Hello to all the long range <em>hunters</em> out there.</p><p>This is my first post but I am a long time observer.</p><p></p><p>I have a nice Rem 700 BDL Custom Deluxe in 270 Win that I will be upgrading.</p><p>This will <strong>not</strong> be a complete custom build from scratch.</p><p>(I have a different caliber in mind for that future project.)</p><p>My application is medium to long range whitetail hunting - maximum 500 yards.</p><p>On a good day under perfect conditions this rifle shoots 2" groups at 100 yards with factory 130 or 140 grain ammo.</p><p>I figure that is better than average accuracy for an off the shelf rifle. </p><p>I want to fine tune what I consider to be an exceptional factory rifle so that I can trust an ethical call when the longer shots present themselves.</p><p>This particular rifle seems to be a good platform to start out with.</p><p></p><p>I will be reloading my own ammo after I'm satisfied with the bullet delivery system...</p><p>I already have an excellent scope.</p><p>So far I've had a recoil pad installed on the factory walnut stock (which I prefer). </p><p>I also replaced the horrible factory trigger with a Jewell varminter top safety trigger.</p><p>I would like to hear from any of you out there that have also upgraded your model 700.</p><p>My stock barrel has seen maybe 100 rounds but I would like to know who makes a <em>really</em> decent barrel - I am prepared to invest in a good one.</p><p>Also would appreciate an informed opinion on optimal barrel length and contour. </p><p>I do not care for the factory ISS (integrated security system) that my bolt was wearing Xmas morning and the lock time seems kinda "slow". </p><p>Should I replace the entire bolt or maybe just get a new firing pin assembly? </p><p>Would it be wise to bed the action now or after I get a new barrel? </p><p>Please feel free to mention ANYTHING no matter how obvious that I should consider beyond the upgrades I have mentioned above.</p><p>Thanks in advance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bearhyde, post: 296667, member: 18875"] Hello to all the long range [I]hunters[/I] out there. This is my first post but I am a long time observer. I have a nice Rem 700 BDL Custom Deluxe in 270 Win that I will be upgrading. This will [B]not[/B] be a complete custom build from scratch. (I have a different caliber in mind for that future project.) My application is medium to long range whitetail hunting - maximum 500 yards. On a good day under perfect conditions this rifle shoots 2" groups at 100 yards with factory 130 or 140 grain ammo. I figure that is better than average accuracy for an off the shelf rifle. I want to fine tune what I consider to be an exceptional factory rifle so that I can trust an ethical call when the longer shots present themselves. This particular rifle seems to be a good platform to start out with. I will be reloading my own ammo after I'm satisfied with the bullet delivery system... I already have an excellent scope. So far I've had a recoil pad installed on the factory walnut stock (which I prefer). I also replaced the horrible factory trigger with a Jewell varminter top safety trigger. I would like to hear from any of you out there that have also upgraded your model 700. My stock barrel has seen maybe 100 rounds but I would like to know who makes a [I]really[/I] decent barrel - I am prepared to invest in a good one. Also would appreciate an informed opinion on optimal barrel length and contour. I do not care for the factory ISS (integrated security system) that my bolt was wearing Xmas morning and the lock time seems kinda "slow". Should I replace the entire bolt or maybe just get a new firing pin assembly? Would it be wise to bed the action now or after I get a new barrel? Please feel free to mention ANYTHING no matter how obvious that I should consider beyond the upgrades I have mentioned above. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE]
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