16.5" R700 300 BLK

[mnagant762]

I went into my local shop yesterday and to my surprise they have 3 Rem. 700 300 BLK in the 16.5" variety. While I certainly don't need a new rifle I can't think of a single gun I own that I really needed. My question is for those that have one of the rifles, what are your impressions of it. I know it's not a long range round but how is accuracy out to say 200-300yds? What are your overall thoughts on the rifle? And is the $829 they want for it a reasonable price. Thanks for your time.

 

[jbuck88]

Re: 16.5" R700 300 BLK

It depends on if they are rem700's or the AAC micro7. If they are the rem700 converted then it depends on the donor action. If it was a fireball then they are good to go. If anything else the extraction CAN be a issue. It cost me more then $829 when I did mine. The donor was ~$600 then the barrel from AAC was ~$400. Plus whatever the smith charged me to screw it together.

 

[stmcelroy]

Re: 16.5" R700 300 BLK

Remington is selling factory 700's in .300blk, along with the Model 7.

 

[jbuck88]

Re: 16.5" R700 300 BLK

Didn't know that. What twist are the rem700's?

 

[wfjames22]

Re: 16.5" R700 300 BLK

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jbuck88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What twist are the rem700's? </div></div>

1-7

 

[mnagant762]

Re: 16.5" R700 300 BLK

Yeah they are factory Rem. 700 AAC-SD marked actions, 1:7 twist with 5-R rifling. He also has 2 cases of Remington 125gr. OTM ammo for them. He told me the ammo is $40 a box.