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.
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Posts: 776 | Location: Alaska | Registered: December 29, 2005
The 5R's are excellent rifles for a factory shooter.
RMD
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Has 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.
A 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.
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Posts: 776 | Location: Alaska | Registered: December 29, 2005