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Rem.700 .308Win. (twist 1:12) for shooting at a distance over 1000 yd.?
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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaMarine" data-source="post: 1455436" data-attributes="member: 268"><p>Some might say the best thing to do is rebarrel to 6.5 Creedmoor...….grin.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Most of my long range shooting is field shooting, so I wanted something reasonably portable.</p><p></p><p>Here are some of the things I believe rate some thought in making the factory rifle perform it's best at long range:</p><p></p><p>- Optics and mounts: I like to choose a scope with plenty of erector travel and repeatable turrets. Those two things are more important to me than premium glass.</p><p></p><p>My choice is the SWFA fixed power 10X and 12X, and 40 or 45 moa sloped base. This combo lets me dial a direct hold out to a mile+ with the 308, and my 208 Amax load.</p><p></p><p>- Ammunition choice: There are good factory loads like the 175gr SMK and similar. I reload, so I choose the 208 Amax to optimize wind drift, retained velocity, retained energy. The long Remington throat is actually useful in this loading as I can seat the bullets far enough out to still have good powder capacity in the case.</p><p></p><p>- Bubble level: I consider this worthwhile, but some don't. The 308 has a lot of trajectory compared to some faster chamberings, so it pays to level it up.</p><p></p><p>- Laser rangefinder: Not necessary on a KD range, but absolutely needed in the field. I've been using a Leica 1200 for many years now. Finally ordered a Nikon RangeX 4K. It hasn't arrived yet, but it should really extend the distances I can shoot.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I've done plenty of other mods, mostly nice touches, not critical, and open to a lot of personal choices.</p><p></p><p>- Timney flat-shoe trigger</p><p>- Badger Ord brake</p><p>- Badger Ord triggerguard/floorplate</p><p>- McMillan stock</p><p>- Wyatt's extended internal magazine boxes</p><p>- Eagle stock pack</p><p>- Harris 9-13 swivel/notched bipod</p><p>- Red Tac beanbag</p><p>- Krylon paint (adds velocity and precision...….grin)</p><p></p><p>I've cut the barrels on mine to 20.5" and 22", then added the brakes. Gives up a bit of velocity, but helps portability/balance a little.</p><p></p><p>Here's a couple pics.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/S9xIIde.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/lNlzQQM.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaMarine, post: 1455436, member: 268"] Some might say the best thing to do is rebarrel to 6.5 Creedmoor...….grin. Most of my long range shooting is field shooting, so I wanted something reasonably portable. Here are some of the things I believe rate some thought in making the factory rifle perform it's best at long range: - Optics and mounts: I like to choose a scope with plenty of erector travel and repeatable turrets. Those two things are more important to me than premium glass. My choice is the SWFA fixed power 10X and 12X, and 40 or 45 moa sloped base. This combo lets me dial a direct hold out to a mile+ with the 308, and my 208 Amax load. - Ammunition choice: There are good factory loads like the 175gr SMK and similar. I reload, so I choose the 208 Amax to optimize wind drift, retained velocity, retained energy. The long Remington throat is actually useful in this loading as I can seat the bullets far enough out to still have good powder capacity in the case. - Bubble level: I consider this worthwhile, but some don't. The 308 has a lot of trajectory compared to some faster chamberings, so it pays to level it up. - Laser rangefinder: Not necessary on a KD range, but absolutely needed in the field. I've been using a Leica 1200 for many years now. Finally ordered a Nikon RangeX 4K. It hasn't arrived yet, but it should really extend the distances I can shoot. I've done plenty of other mods, mostly nice touches, not critical, and open to a lot of personal choices. - Timney flat-shoe trigger - Badger Ord brake - Badger Ord triggerguard/floorplate - McMillan stock - Wyatt's extended internal magazine boxes - Eagle stock pack - Harris 9-13 swivel/notched bipod - Red Tac beanbag - Krylon paint (adds velocity and precision...….grin) I've cut the barrels on mine to 20.5" and 22", then added the brakes. Gives up a bit of velocity, but helps portability/balance a little. Here's a couple pics. [img]https://i.imgur.com/S9xIIde.jpg[/img] [IMG]https://i.imgur.com/lNlzQQM.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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