my 700 entry-level set-up

[turret]

this is the rifle i just finished setting up to get me started in long range precision shooting. i've been reading everything i can get my eyes on and am taking her out for her first range trip tomorrow to see what we can do together.

remington 700p .308
hs precision stock
badger ord 20 moa base
seekins precision 4 screw medium rings
vortex viper pst 4-16 FFP mil/mil
butler creek flip-ups
harris 6-9 swivel with pod-loc
mrt/dated sling (not yet installed)
triad tactical stock pack with internal loops
triad rear wedgie
...
borka mg5
dewey one piece coated rod
possum hollow bore guide and solvent port
midway drag bag
mildot master
200rds fgmm 168

my hopes are that this set-up will allow me to learn tactical long range shooting and be able to assess what mods/improvements need to be made from here. already in the works is a timney 510 trigger and a barrel cut/recrown.

any suggestions/comments/feedback are appreciated.

 

[M24_SWS]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

Very nice set up.

Once you get the timney trigger and you will love the rifle even more.

 

[pistolpacknpete]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

nice i have the 6-24 FFP youll like it

 

[fdkay]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

Very nice.
Is that the newer 700P with the 40X trigger

 

[turret]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

yes, it's a new model. i believe it's the x-mark pro trigger. i haven't read too many good things about them. i haven't tried adjusting it yet, but it feels a bit heavy as is.

 

[Doctawho]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

I think you should try adjusting it before you spend money on a new trigger. Might as well work with what you got. You might end up liking it.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turret</div><div class="ubbcode-body">yes, it's a new model. i believe it's the x-mark pro trigger. i haven't read too many good things about them. i haven't tried adjusting it yet, but it feels a bit heavy as is. </div></div>

 

[razor88]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

nice rig. You can try adjusting it. I tried on my spas cause I thought it was a little heavy. Now its lighter but very inconsistent. Have a timney 510 on the way.

 

[JGorski]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

Here's 2 of my entry level rigs, top is my SPSS in 308 bottom is my 6mm REM, lower pic is how it looks in my Bald Eagle Slingshot rest.

1. 700 SPSS 308 Win.
H-S Precision PSV096 stock
TPS 20MOA base(if you bought a Badger you paid too much)haha
TPS steel rings
Jewell trigger set @9oz
6-24 Burris Signature/fine plex
Bald Eagle Slingshot rest
Protektor rabbit ear bag with donut bag
178 Hornady HPBT

2. 6mm REM
H-S Precision M24 type stock
Leupold bases with Redfield rings
Jewell trigger set @9oz
6-24 Burris Signature/Bal Mil-Dot reticle
105HPBT Hornady

 

[jswhitesell619]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

Very nice guns guys! I too am getting started in the long range shooting, hopefully ill be posting my rifle soon!

 

[turret]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

jgorski- i probably paid less for the badger base and bipod than you did for your tps and that bald eagle contraption. how do you tote that thing in the field?

i'm going to shoot with the trigger it has for a bit and see what shakes out. i just wasn't initially impressed is all.

 

[JGorski]

Re: my 700 entry-level set-up

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turret</div><div class="ubbcode-body">jgorski- i probably paid less for the badger base and bipod than you did for your tps and that bald eagle contraption. how do you tote that thing in the field?

i'm going to shoot with the trigger it has for a bit and see what shakes out. i just wasn't initially impressed is all. </div></div>
Ive got 2 Harris Bi-pods, also. Both of these rigs are set up for 600yd BR, I only carry them from my case to the bench and back. LOL
If Id have to tote them in the field Ive got a few slings, too.
fwiw, TPS rings and base went about $150 for both. The rest I got for 350.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/562717/...00-short-action