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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="benchracer" data-source="post: 1455505" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>My 700 VS is box stock. It came from the factory with an HS Precision stock. It has an EGW rail (0 MOA)and an SWFA fixed 10X scope on it. The first ammo I shot through it was Black Hills Match Moly in 168 grain and 175 grain. I was surprised when the rifle showed a distinct preference for the 175's. I later tried FGMM in 168 and 175 grain flavors. Again, the 175's were the winner, despite the 12 twist.</p><p></p><p>I have shot some F-T/R matches with it and have decided upon some upgrades (haven't done any of them yet). I plan to install a Trigger Tech aftermarket trigger, upgrade to a Sinclair bipod, upgrade my optics to an SWFA 3-15x42, and bed the action into a laminated stock with a more F-Class friendly design.</p><p></p><p>If I ever manage to shoot the barrel out, I intend to go with a 5r, 10 twist. I had considered going to a 30" barrel, but I don't think there is much advantage to that with the heavier bullets. I like the factory 26" barrel length and will probably go with the same when it is time to rebarrel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 1455505, member: 22069"] My 700 VS is box stock. It came from the factory with an HS Precision stock. It has an EGW rail (0 MOA)and an SWFA fixed 10X scope on it. The first ammo I shot through it was Black Hills Match Moly in 168 grain and 175 grain. I was surprised when the rifle showed a distinct preference for the 175's. I later tried FGMM in 168 and 175 grain flavors. Again, the 175's were the winner, despite the 12 twist. I have shot some F-T/R matches with it and have decided upon some upgrades (haven't done any of them yet). I plan to install a Trigger Tech aftermarket trigger, upgrade to a Sinclair bipod, upgrade my optics to an SWFA 3-15x42, and bed the action into a laminated stock with a more F-Class friendly design. If I ever manage to shoot the barrel out, I intend to go with a 5r, 10 twist. I had considered going to a 30" barrel, but I don't think there is much advantage to that with the heavier bullets. I like the factory 26" barrel length and will probably go with the same when it is time to rebarrel. [/QUOTE]
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