Re: 700P or a 5R milspec?
For those making the consideration, I too am a fan of the 5R. My last rifle was a 5R. I ended up selling it because the economy tanked and I had to free up some cash to get rid of credit before all of the companies started killing people on the rates.
A few notes:
- I think there is a little more hype than reality in this gun. I liked the 5R barrel. Was it THAT much better than [insert firearm here]? No. Better but not a complete game changer. Some people get so wrapped up in having this part or that part or having a rifle whose barrel was floated by a virgin in tibet and forget that 99% of the shot is the shooter's fundamentals.
- Notwithstanding the above, I completely agree that the fit on the action for the 5R exceeds any other model factory 700 I have ever been exposed to.
- Realize that the 5R is stainless from factory. If you, like me, dont like everyone and thier brother knowing where your barrel is (including the game!), you will need to factor in the expense of refinishing.
- I made the mistake of first building this thing with high quality base, rings, etc, and then mating it with a Burris Fullfield 2. Light transmission was great but clarity suffered. I was not happy with the scope. Also known as "expect what you pay for" or "get the best glass you can buy".
What you are looking at:
2008 Remington 700SS 5-R
IOR 20 MOA Base, 700 Short Action
Leupold Mark 4 Rings, Medium Height
Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40
Harris Swivel Bipod