I've been wanting that "ranch rifle" I've been talking about for a while and finally bit the bullet. Not very expensive considering you can easily drop upward of 3-5K for what I was wanting, but I decided on a Rem 700 tactical SPS (coyote tan cerekote) in 6.5 Creedmoor with 22 inch barrel. It came with the Hogue stock which feels great! However after doing some research I found a little info on a couple of sniper sites that said that the (tactical) heavy barrel, while normally floating can touch the stock at the fore-end as it isn't quite rigid enough if any pressure is applied downward, so accuracy can be affected (from sub moa to up to 1.5 groups reported). So while setting up the rig, I decided to go ahead and install an adjustable Magpul stock that is highly rated touted to help with accuracy. On top, I installed a Vortex HS-T (with VMR-1 Reticle moa) 4x16x44 glass with a 30mm tube, sitting in nightforce one piece 20moa rings with built in top level. I really like it so far. The trigger is adjustable and set at a crisp and smooth 2.25 lbs, which I like so I will keep it for now. I just need to figure out what round it likes to digest best so I can by a few cases of that lot. Once I get it broke in and shooting well, I'm going to try out some lessons locally with a guy who shoots up to 1000 yds. (I have little trouble with elevation, but figuring wind is a growth curve for me.) Range report coming when I get a chance to do it justice.
I haven't bought or installed a sling or bipod yet, but I want a quick release bipod I can take off and on easily.
So that brand new, never used, Hogue stock is for sale (very reasonably!) and it is very nice and I believe with a normal barrel it would perform great. It feels great and would be super for hunting (quiet!)
I haven't bought or installed a sling or bipod yet, but I want a quick release bipod I can take off and on easily.
So that brand new, never used, Hogue stock is for sale (very reasonably!) and it is very nice and I believe with a normal barrel it would perform great. It feels great and would be super for hunting (quiet!)
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