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A toast to the venerable Remington 700 5R mil-spec

OK, a conundrum for me. Have had some shoulder problems & wanting to put a brake on my 5-R as I'd love to shoot & enjoy it more.

But while not a benchrest class rifle it will shoot in the 3's, & probably less, I'm hesitant to start screwing with the muzzle. I do have a smith that goes slow & is very meticulous so that's a comfort. But I'd feel & actually be so stupid if I screwed up a gun that's been this good to me. OTOH, it's just a damn gun.
Thoughts?
 
Mines changed a little over the years but it’s my favorite rifle. This thing has always been a hammer. Super easy to find loads it likes. It’s been in the same config for years now. Sits in a manners t4a with mini chassis, Timney flat trigger, gap bolt knob, vortex razor gen 1, and threaded barrel.
 

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Mines changed a little over the years but it’s my favorite rifle. This thing has always been a hammer. Super easy to find loads it likes. It’s been in the same config for years now. Sits in a manners t4a with mini chassis, Timney flat trigger, gap bolt knob, vortex razor gen 1, and threaded barrel.


You guys are making me impatient and envious. I dropped off my beloved 5r with Nine Run Gun early December. I finally decided to make it what it should be like you two gentlemen. Those are very nice!
 
They’re great rifles. I bought mine in 2012 and had SAC cut any thread the barrel at 20” and put it in a Manners T2 stock. It’s fantastic for an otherwise factory barreled action.
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