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    Need advice: CDI bottom and mags

    I have had it with my crappy Remington 700 SPS Varmint internal ammo compartment. It's simply not reliable in its feeding and even loading new ammo into it. I contacted Remi and they strongly discouraged me to mod the rifle to use detachable mags. Reason: loss of rigidity and frame integrity...
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    Ammo dealers

    Re: Ammo dealers Specifically, where can I get the best pricing for .308 M118LR ammo? So far, I have seen prices somewhere around $1.10-$1.25 per round.
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    Ammo dealers

    Re: Ammo dealers Site Admin, BTW, the link to the USAAmmo website is broken from the SiteSupporters column on the left.
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    Ammo dealers

    Where do you get your ammo?
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    Thou shalt NOT break-in your new rifle

    Thou shalt NOT break-in your new rifle ... saith Mr. McMillan, himself. http://www.6mmbr.com/gailmcmbreakin.html What are your thots on this?
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    Rifle Scopes How does bedding help?

    Correct me if I am wrong, my understanding is that the full length AL bedding in the 700P and 5R and other higher end stocks sold by B&C, McMillan and HS Precision helps to stabilize the shot when it is discharged. Question: since the barrel is free-floating and does not touch anything except...
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    Rifle Scopes Fav'd online stores for scopes

    I did not see any online stores recommendations in the FAQ. Can you share some of your fav'd online stores for scopes? Thanks!
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    Accurizer (SmartStock)

    Re: Accurizer (SmartStock) ttt
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    Accurizer (SmartStock)

    Re: Accurizer (SmartStock) Sorry about that ... here you go ... http://www.rifle-accuracy.com/smartstock.htm
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    Accurizer (SmartStock)

    Anyone have this (Accurizer/SmartStock) installed in their stocks and found them to make good difference in their accuracy? Questions: <ul style="list-style-type: disc">Consistent with hot and cold temperature?Does it add noticeable weight?Is this a gimmick/amateur stuff?[/list]
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    700P or 5R

    Re: 700P or 5R <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: a1shooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">All of the 5-Rs are going thru gunbroker ($999 & up) without getting a bid. But then again so are all the 700Ps and everything else on my watch list...
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    20" Barrel ??

    Re: 20" Barrel ?? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Rangers, SEALs, Marines, it's called a Mk11 and is a 20" 308, And the M110 is 20". Not to mention the guys without a name using the 16" KAC, the USMC also...
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    700P or 5R

    Re: 700P or 5R Also interesting to note is that the <ul style="list-style-type: disc">700 SPS Tactical: <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #000099">twist rate 1-12"</span></span> with 20" barrel...
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    20" Barrel ??

    Re: 20" Barrel ?? <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HillbillyfromAL</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> By yhe way how would extra velocity help spot a sniper? </div></div> I never said that. Do you care tell us if you know of any US military snipers...
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    20" Barrel ??

    Re: 20" Barrel ?? Based on my reading and talking with "tactical" users, LEO tend to want to use 20" because they do not need the distance in urban situations. For military snipers, they would trade distance for anything else because it is that much harder to spot a sniper who is 600 yds...
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    700P trigger

    I thot some people reported that Rem has moved back to the 40X trigger for this particular model. My dealer just confirmed that theirs has the X-Mark Pro trigger. Any idea what's going on?
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    700P or 5R

    Re: 700P or 5R TTT
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    700P or 5R

    Re: 700P or 5R Good catch. Thanks.
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    700P or 5R

    Re: 700P or 5R http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps-stainless.aspx I happened to notice that the SPS SS has quite interesting specs: <ul style="list-style-type: disc">twist rate of the SPS SS for the 308 Win is 10" --- that's faster twist rate than...
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    700P or 5R

    Re: 700P or 5R Also, does the 5R hold better value in the resale market than the 700P?