I've been dodging the tactical rifle scene for years. I've always WANTED one just never quite knew what I'd do with it. Then it came to me....SHOOT IT!
I bought a slightly used excellent condition Remington 700P in .308 Win. Really it's a no nonsense looking rifle. Matte finish with a varmint contour barrel. Stock is really what I consider excellent for a factory job. The stock is really a Kevlar reinforced HS Precision stock with an aluminum bedding block that runs the entire length of the receiver.
I picked out the scope with the help of some of my buds, namely Jimmy, Nug, and JJ!
I figured a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50 should do the trick so that's what I settled on. I bought bases from Seekins Precison and they look GREAT!
I knew I was getting the rifle for quite a while so I loaded up some rounds even before getting it. I had several suitable powders on hand so I decided to give those a try first. I loaded all the ammo simply to reloading manual OAL.
I got everything all mounted up locktite and everything and headed off to the range.. I bore sighted the old fashioned way and was on paper at 100yds with my first shot. After a few click I was close enough to start shooting some groups.. A word of caution needs to be given here...those of you that have spent BIG BUCKS on a tactical rifle probably don't need to read on. This 700P is so good you are going to be beating your head against the wall!
My best groups were shot with AA4064. What a great powder. It has always proved to be a worldbeater. I admit to being a little worried after not having the prescribed Varget or RL-15 but it was for nothing..
First group..167gr Lapua, WLR primer, slightly prepped Laupa brass, 42gr AA4064, 5-shots 100yds..
0.41 inches!
Next group, same except 168gr Nosler CC
.56 inches!
Next group Western Powders Big Game 47gr, 167gr Lapua, WLR, etc...
.47 inches!
Maybe this rifle doesn't belong in a ghetto after all!
I bought a slightly used excellent condition Remington 700P in .308 Win. Really it's a no nonsense looking rifle. Matte finish with a varmint contour barrel. Stock is really what I consider excellent for a factory job. The stock is really a Kevlar reinforced HS Precision stock with an aluminum bedding block that runs the entire length of the receiver.
I picked out the scope with the help of some of my buds, namely Jimmy, Nug, and JJ!
I figured a Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X50 should do the trick so that's what I settled on. I bought bases from Seekins Precison and they look GREAT! I knew I was getting the rifle for quite a while so I loaded up some rounds even before getting it. I had several suitable powders on hand so I decided to give those a try first. I loaded all the ammo simply to reloading manual OAL.
I got everything all mounted up locktite and everything and headed off to the range.. I bore sighted the old fashioned way and was on paper at 100yds with my first shot. After a few click I was close enough to start shooting some groups.. A word of caution needs to be given here...those of you that have spent BIG BUCKS on a tactical rifle probably don't need to read on. This 700P is so good you are going to be beating your head against the wall!
My best groups were shot with AA4064. What a great powder. It has always proved to be a worldbeater. I admit to being a little worried after not having the prescribed Varget or RL-15 but it was for nothing..
First group..167gr Lapua, WLR primer, slightly prepped Laupa brass, 42gr AA4064, 5-shots 100yds..
0.41 inches!
Next group, same except 168gr Nosler CC
.56 inches!
Next group Western Powders Big Game 47gr, 167gr Lapua, WLR, etc...
.47 inches!
Maybe this rifle doesn't belong in a ghetto after all!
