Is the Rem 700 SPS tactical a good starting point?

[adluginb]

Wanting to get into long range target shooting. I have a Rem 700 SPS Tactical in .308. Only thing I have done to it was add an H-S Precision stock and a badger bolt handle. I have only shot it at 100 yards and I get a little under .75moa with factory ammo.

My question is should I just buy a higher quality gun , say the Rem 5R and work up from there? or keep what I have and get the action blue-printed and eventually a longer and higher quality barrel. I would also like it to sit in an AICS stock too.

Thanks for advice.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Is the Rem 700 SPS tactical a good starting point?

You're off to a great start, you can do a lot with that rifle how you've got it now.

What base/rings/scope are you currently using?

Jason

 

[E3C3H3O3]

Re: Is the Rem 700 SPS tactical a good starting point?

What you have is a great starter, just spend money on ammo and shoot the hell out of it, practice practice practice. Shoot a lot at 100 yards then slowly move your target out. I would hold off on the AICS stock for now and maybe think about spending the money on a good scope first, what are you using for optics now?

 

[adluginb]

Re: Is the Rem 700 SPS tactical a good starting point?

Currently have a Leupold MK IV 8.5-25x50 on it with Burris extreme bases and rings.

 

[sniper7.62x51]

Re: Is the Rem 700 SPS tactical a good starting point?

You have a great rig. Yes anyone can say that you can spend a lot more money and get a better gun but you already have a great gun. Try to get into hand loading and with some practice at that you can easily get to .5 or smaller at 100 yards. I agree with E3C3H303 you need to bring the target out and practice further distance before you spend alot of money on something at kills the same at 100 yards.