Is this set-up good for 1,000 yards?

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Hi, i'm considering building a bolt-action rifle for precision shooting from 100 to 1,000 yards. If I were to customize a Remington 700 (specifics of set-up below), what kind of accuracy (in MOA) is this rifle capable* of at 1,000 yards? Is the rifle capable* of hitting a torso sized target consistently? what kind of MOA can expect at 100 yards? how would it compare to a military bolt action, ie. m40 or m24?

The setup would be "Remington 700 sps long range," (which is the model with 26" heavy contour barrel,) with 1. a Mcmillan A5 stock, 2. an aftermarket trigger (most likely a jewel but i'm not sure, basically any one of those good match triggers that costs $150-200 and can be tuned down to a 1.5lb pull) and a 2.5-10X or 3-12x scope, basically any scope that costs more than $500 and has an MOA dash reticle (you the ones that have the little has marks about 2 moa apart or whatever it is).
Plus some of those other smaller upgrades but the stock and trigger are the main ones.

* by capable I mean easily to reasonably capable
 
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Ammo and triggerman will limit that rifle.

12x magnification is "adequate" for 1000, but 20x+ would be very nice.
 
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What if a Krieger match grade barrel was installed instead of the stock Remington barrel? It would be a 26" barrel with 5R rifling.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dean1197</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi, i'm considering building a bolt-action rifle for precision shooting from 100 to 1,000 yards. If I were to customize a Remington 700 (specifics of set-up below), what kind of accuracy (in MOA) is this rifle capable* of at 1,000 yards? Is the rifle capable* of hitting a torso sized target consistently? what kind of MOA can expect at 100 yards? how would it compare to a military bolt action, ie. m40 or m24?

The setup would be "Remington 700 sps long range," (which is the model with 26" heavy contour barrel,) with 1. a Mcmillan A5 stock, 2. an aftermarket trigger (most likely a jewel but i'm not sure, basically any one of those good match triggers that costs $150-200 and can be tuned down to a 1.5lb pull) and a 2.5-10X or 3-12x scope, basically any scope that costs more than $500 and has an MOA dash reticle (you the ones that have the little has marks about 2 moa apart or whatever it is).
Plus some of those other smaller upgrades but the stock and trigger are the main ones.

* by capable I mean easily to reasonably capable </div></div>

i think you mean a remington 700 sps varmint in 308. i just bought one for the same purpose as you have described. rifle is new in the safe and i just ordered a aics 2.0 for it today. with intent on using a leupold mark 4 in 10power or another 4.5x14 with a shilen trigger. i also plan on trying 155g class of bullets and have all the reloading componetnts besides brass as of yet. to 1000yd a 308 is plenty capable of holding 1moa with the right setup and shooter. good luck keep us updated on your progress.

kyle
 
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I think the video's are f***ing retarded. just saying.

But then again a lot of people say I don't have a sense of humor.
 
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Welcome to the forum first of all. Now I know what your going through with wanting to have a build done which is great I plan on doing the same in the future. I also don't know what your experience is in shooting so I'm going to assume your just getting into the long range game just like I am.

With that being said the rifle you chose is the new version of the SPS line that Remington has to offer correct me if I'm wrong, if not the SPS Tactical or Varmint in a .308 would be fine choices as well also don't over look Savage or other brands that anyone suggests. Anyone will tell you here that Remington stocks are crap basically so your choice to replace and choose a McMillan stock is good. Also the trigger that comes on a stock Remington isn't the best but from what I have read here on the forum alot of people change out to a Timney or a Jewel as well as other brands as well, although I've done well with the stock trigger. I would listen to the guys about scopes while you can shoot 1000 yards with 10x and 12x more magnifacation would be better ( I myself have not shot 1000 yards before and have a $300 Super Sniper 16x scope and have done quite well out to 600 yards ).

I recommend this...get the rifle you want upgrade the stock, trigger, scope and match or reloaded ammo ofcourse things you can afford reasonably and get as much trigger time as possible completely learn your rifle inside and out and upgrade from there. Also for a starter scope I highly recommend a SWFA Super Sniper great scope to start with. I hope this helps.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whit</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think the video's are f***ing retarded. just saying.

But then again a lot of people say I don't have a sense of humor.</div></div>

I didn't mean to offend anyone posting that here. I thought there were some fun parts in there.

The way I went was the Rem700 AAC-SD with the AAC breakout. Upgraded my stock to a AICS 2.0. Then I went ahead and got me a bushnell hdmr g2, harris bipod, badger rings and 20moa rail. I have not shot 1000yds but I can tell you that I am very pleased with its accuracy up to 600yds. I have not shot it further than that, but would like to give it a try.
 
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I have a crusader with a 3.5x18 ffp ior and was out last weekend shooting bowling pins at 1015 yrds on 10x with 175 smk's. Imo it's more about glass quality than high magnification. I don't know your shooting experience but if it's not substantial I would recommend spending lots of time putting rounds downrange before upgrading your stick and trying to shoot at a grand, it gets pretty frustrating spending all that time and money and not hitting shit. Good luck
 
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I think the first thing to consider is a custom barrel installed by a good gunsmith. If you are shooting 1000 yards at a torso sized target with a 1 MOA weapon that only gives you a 1/2 MOA for a margin of error in your wind call on either side and that is only if you make a perfect shot on your part. One should think in terms of 1/2 MOA for consistant hits. If not you will find yourself chasing the dragon guessing where your next shot is going to hit. If you are second guessing your weapon you have already lost the game. 1/2 MOA is easily obtained with a good barrel, action and ammo.

I think glass is just as important as the rifle. There many manufactures that have reasonably priced glass that tracks consistantly. Weaver and SWFA SS are two that I have used and received excellent performance from both.
 
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well, regardless of glass is the rifle itself capable? Can that rifle hit a torso sized target reasonably well at 1,000 yards? <span style="text-decoration: underline">Maybe I can hit a 1,000 yard torso sized target maybe I can't...never even tried, but for when the day comes when I can, I want a capable rifle.</span>
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dean1197</div><div class="ubbcode-body">well, regardless of glass is the rifle itself capable? Can that rifle hit a torso sized target reasonably well at 1,000 yards? <span style="text-decoration: underline">Maybe I can hit a 1,000 yard torso sized target maybe I can't...never even tried, but for when the day comes when I can, I want a capable rifle.</span> </div></div>
with good ammo, yes this rifle can hit torso size target, with a better barrel, it will shoot head size target. If you send it to GAP and let them do their magic, it will shoot under 4" at 1000yds. You just have to drive it there.
hope this helps.
 
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just start at 100 yards and work your way out. Learn your wind calls up close and as the distance increases you will learn until your making that 1000 yard shot. The great thing is you have a blast doing it.
 
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At further distances the most important factors are how well you call wind and shooter ability. Almost any factory bolt action rifle nowadays is capable of sub-MOA accuracy with the right ammo.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: turbo54</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ammo and <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF0000">triggerman</span></span> will limit that rifle. </div></div>

+1 on that. Better question is are you sound enough in the fundamentals to get all the accuracy that set up is capable of.
 
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