Remington Long Range?

[Richard Teague]

Casting about for a short action Remington 700 to start a build I noticed that there is a rebate of $75. on these rifles. You can pick one up for less than $700. final cost after FFL fee. The only short actions I can find are the stainless steel version in 6.5 Creed, a small snivel but I can easily pull the barrel and sell it. I notice the M40 style stocks are pretty common in the classifieds here and am wondering if there is something just not right about them? My end run "scheme" is a Antelope/prairie dog rifle in 6MM Creed using a Criterion Remage barrel and a Trigger Tech trigger.

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

I've got 3 of the R700 LRs: .300WM, .30-06, .25-06. While there is nothing wrong with the M40 stocks, they don't really excite me. Most of my hunting is within 200 yards, so I can tolerate a stock that isn't the most comfortable to use. When using a NF ATCAR, the line of sight is a bit high, so I don't get the cheek weld I would like. If I'm looking at adding an aftermarket cheek riser, I'd rather look at replacing the stock for something more comfortable.

 

[Rem81]

Remington had $125 rebate a few years ago and I am still waiting for the money!!!! I called them and they wanted me to resend the original reseat!!! I got a copy of the original reseat because they had the original reseat but that was not good enough!!!

 

[Tiny Tim]

I have a long action 700 LR in a Bell and Carlson stock. It suits my needs just fine. Haven't used it alot. Good rifle but just can't seem to get excited about it. Can't complain about it, but I need an adjustable cheek riser to get a good weld.

 

[Richard Teague]

How well does the 30-06 version shoot? I could live with a long action but need a .473 bolt face.

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

3 shots touching at 100 yards with my .30-06.

 

[74honker]

Have one in 7mmRM and shoots sub .5 moa with reloads. Had the same issue with cheek weld due to bigger glass. $20 for a Beartooth neoprene slip on adjustable riser and problem solved.

 

[Richard Teague]

Well I came upon a good deal, a short action 700 with a Timney trigger and Talley 30 MM mounts. This will be where I start since the M40 stock seems to be a non starter. It will come with a stainless 308 mountain rifle contour barrel and an SPS stock.

 

[gnbruce]

we use the 700lr as a build platform 7 mm rem mag , 300 win mag rechambered 7.21 lazz , 30-378 bee accurate and a powerful long range shooter with the 195 eol for lazz and the 245 eol for the bee

 

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