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 Remington 700 .308 is ready to run
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04/20/24 10:59 PM
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angus1956
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Bought this from a member earlier this year, but it's not the same gun. Taken off stock deep cleaned and barrel cleaned. Chronograph numbers average speed from 4 shots is 2642 fps with IS-D of 17.2 using Federal factory ammo 168 gr SMK HPBT's Gold Metal Match. I have 4 boxes of this to shoot before load development. Stock torqued to 65 in. Lbs, ring bases torqued to 25 in. Lbs and rings torqued to 20 in, lbs. Gun & Scope leveled. I have it bore sighted and plan to get zeroed at 100' tomorrow then run out to 500 yards for validation. Range results to follow. Upgrades: Trigger tech trigger set to 1.6 lbs. Defensive Edge mini slab break Leupold Mark 4 4.5 X 14 50mm Talley 35mm rings Scope level I'll add Cheek piece if needed. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/04/full-63244-418694-img_4191.jpg)
Last edited by angus1956; 04/21/24 12:21 AM.
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/20/24 11:40 PM
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Insurance specialist, 20+ years experience
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 12:21 AM
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scottfromdallas
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Love 308. I went through a phase of oddball cartridges to be “different” but came back to the 308 about 6 years ago and realized it pretty much does everything I need.
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 12:32 AM
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Biscuit
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 12:47 AM
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Marc K
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Nice indeed! I also appreciate the .308 so that is a rifle that could become my go-to gun.
A Democracy is when two wolves and a lamb vote on the dinner menu. That is why this country was specifically not designed as a Democracy. We are a Constitutional Republic.
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 01:15 AM
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 11:21 PM
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angus1956
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Got it on paper and went to 500 yards with it using the factory ammo. Gonna be happy with this one. Both are 4 shot groups. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/04/full-63244-418750-img_4193.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/04/full-63244-418751-img_4194.jpg)
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 11:46 PM
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What’s that bottom plate , about 4” ?
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/21/24 11:55 PM
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angus1956
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 05:08 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 05:29 PM
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angus1956
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It's a 26" heavy barrel 1:8 twist. Comes standard with SH Precision stock. I think the model number is 700P.
It's not a 5R barrel.
Original owner shot it maybe 80-100 rounds.
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 07:36 PM
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 07:57 PM
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HTDUCK
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It's a 26" heavy barrel 1:8 twist. Comes standard with SH Precision stock. I think the model number is 700P.
It's not a 5R barrel.
Original owner shot it maybe 80-100 rounds. You sure about that twist rate D ? Every PSS I have seen is 1 in 12. My 86 model VSSF is a 1 in 11
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 10:36 PM
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angus1956
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Let me check I might be wrong.
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 10:41 PM
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angus1956
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Oops my bad all Remington .308 26" barrels come with a 1:12 twist.
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/22/24 11:05 PM
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Love it. Just scream American classic... Remington 700 in 308.
I'm a dude who likes long barrels!
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Re: .308 is ready to run
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04/23/24 10:08 AM
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