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<blockquote data-quote="jdk81" data-source="post: 1055436" data-attributes="member: 70764"><p>Hello all! I have been gradually getting into long range shooting the last couple years, and nearly have my first build complete! I have been doing countless hours of research and I think I definitely have a good base to my understanding of everything. I just have a few questions and I'd like to make sure I am doing everything as well as I can. I'll start off by telling you my build, my knowledge, and my questions. If you can help that'd be awesome!!</p><p></p><p><strong><u>The Setup:</u></strong></p><p></p><p>1. Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308</p><p>2. Weaver V-16</p><p>3. Leupold PWR mediums</p><p>5. EGW 20moa base</p><p>6. Harris 9-13" swivel</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Questions:</u></strong></p><p></p><p>1. The break in procedure... I plan on doing copper equilibrium style maintenance. I do not have harsh conditions to deal with, and I am not worried about corrosion issues. I plan on doing the following: clean barrel, shoot 1, clean well with a powder solvent, dry bore. Repeat this for 5 rounds, then repeat every 5 shots for 25 rounds. What say you? Any other advice?</p><p></p><p>-Also on the cleaning... I currently use an Otis kit for all of my guns and clean breech to muzzle. Is there another method I should use for my first precision rifle, or is the otis method OK?</p><p></p><p>2. I know the Houge Overmould stock probably sucks, but it seemed OK in my hands, so I am going to keep it for a while. If I and the rifle work real well together, I will eventually upgrade to a real nice stock. Currently the build has me right about $900, which I am happy with for my first "budget" build. What do you have to say here? I am under the understanding Houge has changed the stocks a bit recently, could be mistaken here, can't find much new info on it.</p><p></p><p>3. Approximately how long can you expect a .308 barrel to last?</p><p></p><p>4. I think I will have clearance, and it should be about as low as I can get it. Can anyone verify this? Or (hopefully not) disprove it?</p><p></p><p>5. Is there any other advice you can give a newbie?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>THANKS EVERYONE!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jdk81, post: 1055436, member: 70764"] Hello all! I have been gradually getting into long range shooting the last couple years, and nearly have my first build complete! I have been doing countless hours of research and I think I definitely have a good base to my understanding of everything. I just have a few questions and I'd like to make sure I am doing everything as well as I can. I'll start off by telling you my build, my knowledge, and my questions. If you can help that'd be awesome!! [B][U]The Setup:[/U][/B] 1. Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 2. Weaver V-16 3. Leupold PWR mediums 5. EGW 20moa base 6. Harris 9-13" swivel [B][U]Questions:[/U][/B] 1. The break in procedure... I plan on doing copper equilibrium style maintenance. I do not have harsh conditions to deal with, and I am not worried about corrosion issues. I plan on doing the following: clean barrel, shoot 1, clean well with a powder solvent, dry bore. Repeat this for 5 rounds, then repeat every 5 shots for 25 rounds. What say you? Any other advice? -Also on the cleaning... I currently use an Otis kit for all of my guns and clean breech to muzzle. Is there another method I should use for my first precision rifle, or is the otis method OK? 2. I know the Houge Overmould stock probably sucks, but it seemed OK in my hands, so I am going to keep it for a while. If I and the rifle work real well together, I will eventually upgrade to a real nice stock. Currently the build has me right about $900, which I am happy with for my first "budget" build. What do you have to say here? I am under the understanding Houge has changed the stocks a bit recently, could be mistaken here, can't find much new info on it. 3. Approximately how long can you expect a .308 barrel to last? 4. I think I will have clearance, and it should be about as low as I can get it. Can anyone verify this? Or (hopefully not) disprove it? 5. Is there any other advice you can give a newbie? THANKS EVERYONE!! [/QUOTE]
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