September 29, 2017, 12:00 PM
tenmmRemington 700 5-R
I've been experimenting with shooting longer ranges this summer with my Armalite National Match AR-10. While it shoots very well, under an inch at 100yds, I thought maybe a bolt gun would do a little better.
I got a Rem 700 5-R in 300 Win Mag, HS Precision stock. Very nice rifle! I put a Burris XTR II on it, loaded some 220gr MatchKings and put 3 rounds inside a half inch with my first group. The fourth shot made it a 1" group, but I wasnt complaining! The X-Mark Pro trigger is junk, Timeny is going to replace it. Cleaning the barrel is easier than any I've ever done. A buddy bought the same rifle in 308, it loves FGMM ammo.
All in all, fantastic rifle that isnt priced out of reach.
September 29, 2017, 02:47 PM
rduckworThe 5R's are excellent rifles for a factory shooter.
RMD
September 29, 2017, 04:18 PM
IndianaMikequote:
Originally posted by rduckwor:
The 5R's are excellent rifles for a factory shooter.
RMD
Glad to Hear this I have been looking at these myself.
September 30, 2017, 12:47 AM
kilyungLove my 308 R700. First thing I did was put a Timney trigger in mine. Shoots better than me.
October 08, 2017, 08:48 PM
Killer InstinctsYup, got one in .300 WM as well. Shoots 0.25 MOA with handloads. Stretched it out to 1400m this summer, was boringly accurate. Great rifle!
October 13, 2017, 04:47 PM
MikeVHas anyone seen the Gen 2's in the wild? On their website, it says "Unavailable". I emailed their customer service on Sept 1st, and they said , "We are hoping to be shipping those very soon as they are in production now.". Just curious where they are at on these. I was looking at picking one up in 6.5 Creedmoor.
https://www.remington.com/rifl...nless-threaded-gen-2October 13, 2017, 11:55 PM
tenmmA buddy picked up a Gen 2 in 308 at the same time as my 300. It loves Federal GMM, shot 1/2" groups that first day.
I just got a Timney installed in mine, should be able to try it out tomorrow.