I have a Remington 700 5R Gen 2 in 6.5 Creedmoor that I am approaching the point of getting the action trued and re-barreled.
A little backstory. I bought this rifle about 4 years ago on a whim thinking I would eventually get it trued and converted to a .308WIN and drop it in a McMillan A-4 stock and basically create an M40A3 inspired "Clone". I bought a Bartlein barrel blank a (11.25 twist, M24/M40 contour) shortly after I bought the rifle. A couple years ago I came across an M40A3 spec McMillan A-4 stock and dropped the barreled action in it and this is how it sits now.
I have been testing several factory loads with this rifle and have been frustrated with the lack of precision I have been experiencing. I have tried:
Federal Gold Medal 140 SMK
Federal Gold Medal 140 Berger Target Hybrid
Berger 140 Target Hybrid
Berger 144 LR Target Hybrid
Berger 153.5 LR Target Hybrid
My best grouping with this rifle has been in the 1.25MOA range. Typically, its closer to 1.5MOA. Yes, I do realize it is a factory Remington 700 shooting factory ammo, but I expected better results based on some reviews I read back when I bought the rifle.
What I need help with is trying to decide whether I should stick with 6.5CM when I re-barrel it or go ahead with changing it to 308win?
Also, any suggestions on a gunsmith to do the work?
Thanks in advance,
T
A little backstory. I bought this rifle about 4 years ago on a whim thinking I would eventually get it trued and converted to a .308WIN and drop it in a McMillan A-4 stock and basically create an M40A3 inspired "Clone". I bought a Bartlein barrel blank a (11.25 twist, M24/M40 contour) shortly after I bought the rifle. A couple years ago I came across an M40A3 spec McMillan A-4 stock and dropped the barreled action in it and this is how it sits now.
I have been testing several factory loads with this rifle and have been frustrated with the lack of precision I have been experiencing. I have tried:
Federal Gold Medal 140 SMK
Federal Gold Medal 140 Berger Target Hybrid
Berger 140 Target Hybrid
Berger 144 LR Target Hybrid
Berger 153.5 LR Target Hybrid
My best grouping with this rifle has been in the 1.25MOA range. Typically, its closer to 1.5MOA. Yes, I do realize it is a factory Remington 700 shooting factory ammo, but I expected better results based on some reviews I read back when I bought the rifle.
What I need help with is trying to decide whether I should stick with 6.5CM when I re-barrel it or go ahead with changing it to 308win?
Also, any suggestions on a gunsmith to do the work?
Thanks in advance,
T