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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 531720" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>You're headed in the right direction. You can't really go wrong with a Rem700 in 308. Great rifle/cartridge combination to start with.</p><p> </p><p>Here are some additional comments for you....</p><p> </p><p>Barrel: why 20"? this will severely handicap you in trying to get a bullet to go 800 yards. Also, the SPS Tactical has a 1:12 twist barrel. You will not be able to shoot a bullet any heavier than 175grains with that twist. </p><p> </p><p>The better option in an inexpensive factory Remington rifle is the SPS Compact. It comes with a 24" 1:10 twist barrel. With the extra 4" of barrel you will get more velocity and with the 1:10 twist you will be able to shoot up to and including 210grain bullets. the heavier bullets have a better BC and consequently will be able to go farther and have less wind drift.</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-compact.aspx" target="_blank">Centerfire Rifle - Model 700 SPS Compact - Remington Centerfire Rifles</a></p><p> </p><p>Stock: B&C A2. Good choice. Is that the one with the adjustable cheekpiece? if not, add one. <a href="http://www.defensiveedge.net/products/products.htm" target="_blank">Products</a></p><p> </p><p>Tally 20moa base: Nice choice but if you're interested in saving some money, go with an EGW 20moa base <a href="http://www.opticsplanet.net/egw-remington-700-picatinny-rail-tactical-scope-mount.html" target="_blank">EGW Remington 700 Picatinny Rail Tactical Scope Mount FREE S&H 40000, 40001, 40002, 40100, 40101, 40102, 40010, 40011, 40012, 40111, 40112. Evolution Gun Works Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.</a></p><p> </p><p>Leupold rings: nice, but expensive. Save yourself a few more dollars and go with Burris Signature Rings... <a href="http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-zee-signature-30mm-rifle-scope-mount-rings-for-weaver-bases.html" target="_blank">Burris Zee Signature 30mm Rifle Scope Mount Rings for Weaver Bases FREE S&H 420587, 420585, 420588. Burris Zee Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases, Burris Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.</a></p><p> </p><p>Badger Bolt Knob - good choice. All my rifles have them.</p><p> </p><p>SPS Compact (Remington MSRP $639) = ~$580</p><p>B&C Stock: ~$200</p><p>EGW Base: $40</p><p>Burris Rings: $58</p><p>Badger Bolt Knob: $35 for knob, $50 to install = $85</p><p> </p><p>Total: $963</p><p> </p><p>Sounds like your $942 is a good deal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 531720, member: 19172"] You're headed in the right direction. You can't really go wrong with a Rem700 in 308. Great rifle/cartridge combination to start with. Here are some additional comments for you.... Barrel: why 20"? this will severely handicap you in trying to get a bullet to go 800 yards. Also, the SPS Tactical has a 1:12 twist barrel. You will not be able to shoot a bullet any heavier than 175grains with that twist. The better option in an inexpensive factory Remington rifle is the SPS Compact. It comes with a 24" 1:10 twist barrel. With the extra 4" of barrel you will get more velocity and with the 1:10 twist you will be able to shoot up to and including 210grain bullets. the heavier bullets have a better BC and consequently will be able to go farther and have less wind drift. [url=http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-compact.aspx]Centerfire Rifle - Model 700 SPS Compact - Remington Centerfire Rifles[/url] Stock: B&C A2. Good choice. Is that the one with the adjustable cheekpiece? if not, add one. [url=http://www.defensiveedge.net/products/products.htm]Products[/url] Tally 20moa base: Nice choice but if you're interested in saving some money, go with an EGW 20moa base [url=http://www.opticsplanet.net/egw-remington-700-picatinny-rail-tactical-scope-mount.html]EGW Remington 700 Picatinny Rail Tactical Scope Mount FREE S&H 40000, 40001, 40002, 40100, 40101, 40102, 40010, 40011, 40012, 40111, 40112. Evolution Gun Works Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.[/url] Leupold rings: nice, but expensive. Save yourself a few more dollars and go with Burris Signature Rings... [url=http://www.opticsplanet.net/burris-zee-signature-30mm-rifle-scope-mount-rings-for-weaver-bases.html]Burris Zee Signature 30mm Rifle Scope Mount Rings for Weaver Bases FREE S&H 420587, 420585, 420588. Burris Zee Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases, Burris Riflescope Mounts, Rings & Bases.[/url] Badger Bolt Knob - good choice. All my rifles have them. SPS Compact (Remington MSRP $639) = ~$580 B&C Stock: ~$200 EGW Base: $40 Burris Rings: $58 Badger Bolt Knob: $35 for knob, $50 to install = $85 Total: $963 Sounds like your $942 is a good deal. [/QUOTE]
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