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A curious absence: Rem 700 5R
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<blockquote data-quote="twoftagl" data-source="post: 675448" data-attributes="member: 46908"><p>I've never heard a single 5r owner complain about their rifle. Great out-of-the-box rifle with room to expand. </p><p></p><p>The 5r in .308 is really best suited for long-range target, sniper or plinking, and long range for deer-sized game on down. That rifle should shoot well for you out to 1000 yards with little to no modifications, using the right load. Most 5r owners with the .308 shooters report 1/2" groups AND LESS at 100 yards out of the box with factory loads.</p><p></p><p>If you're looking for Elk, the 308 can be adequate with the right bullet, but most folks prefer a little more power for elk...that extra power really is necessary when shooting at longer ranges. Maybe some .308 shooters can chime in on what they consider their max Elk range due to ballistics.</p><p></p><p>If all you really need is 300 yards, most hunting rifles will be more than adequate for that range, and easier to carry.</p><p></p><p>It's a great rifle for what it's meant for...just keep in mind what you want the rifle to do and buy one that fits those needs. If you don't mind the extra weight and don't plan on shooting elk at really long ranges, then that rifle will work very well for you. Again, I've never heard any 5r owner speak poorly their rifle.</p><p></p><p>Chris</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="twoftagl, post: 675448, member: 46908"] I've never heard a single 5r owner complain about their rifle. Great out-of-the-box rifle with room to expand. The 5r in .308 is really best suited for long-range target, sniper or plinking, and long range for deer-sized game on down. That rifle should shoot well for you out to 1000 yards with little to no modifications, using the right load. Most 5r owners with the .308 shooters report 1/2" groups AND LESS at 100 yards out of the box with factory loads. If you're looking for Elk, the 308 can be adequate with the right bullet, but most folks prefer a little more power for elk...that extra power really is necessary when shooting at longer ranges. Maybe some .308 shooters can chime in on what they consider their max Elk range due to ballistics. If all you really need is 300 yards, most hunting rifles will be more than adequate for that range, and easier to carry. It's a great rifle for what it's meant for...just keep in mind what you want the rifle to do and buy one that fits those needs. If you don't mind the extra weight and don't plan on shooting elk at really long ranges, then that rifle will work very well for you. Again, I've never heard any 5r owner speak poorly their rifle. Chris [/QUOTE]
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