It's Here!

[_Shay_]

Well, finally, after much hard work, I have a 308. I bought a Remington 700 SPS Varmint. I have a SS10x on my 22, which will be going onto the 308. I am very happy right now.

Going to use SWFA Low rings, a Weaver 20moa pic. base, and put it in a b&c a3...

More to come...

 

[jakerz3]

Re: Am I cool yet?

I think you are definitely on a good start. you should post some pics.

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Am I cool yet?

its gotta get shipped first. good deal shay. keep an eye on the used section

 

[_Shay_]

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Yup, just waiting for it to be at the FFL, maybe a week or so... Pics as soon as I get it.

 

[Shooter21]

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good deal Shay

 

[_Shay_]

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This waiting game sucks... Over a week till it will be at the FFL....

 

[bjordan]

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Sound like a nice setup, post some pics up when you get it.

 

[_Shay_]

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I hope it is a good beginner setup. I've done a lot of research, and I think I have it down...

 

[KYS]

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I happen to have an extra DD Ross tactical bolt knob if you want it. You could have it installed when you get your new stock bedded?

Up to you. Just have it sitting here, it needs a good home.

 

[Calvinc4s]

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Sounds nice!

 

[_Shay_]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I happen to have an extra DD Ross tactical bolt knob if you want it. You could have it installed when you get your new stock bedded?

Up to you. Just have it sitting here, it needs a good home. </div></div>

That would be nice. Thanks Adam.

 

[Alaskaman11]

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Pics or it don't mean anything

 

[_Shay_]

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I'm waiting for it to ship from Buds at the moment.

 

[Lefty06]

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The sps varmint is a good starting platform it will work just fine, but the original stock isn't the best. I think you'll be happy with it.

 

[remau308]

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Hey Shay, do you already have the Weaver base? I can sell you one I just took off my rifle. Shoot me a PM.

 

[jakerz3]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lefty06</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The sps varmint is a good starting platform it will work just fine, but the original stock isn't the best. I think you'll be happy with it. </div></div>

Looks like the OP agrees with you...

A B&C is a good choice. I think you're off to a great start. I hope you enjoy the sport... Not too much though. I'd hate to see you pour all of your savings into it... like someone else I know...

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm waiting for it to ship from Buds at the moment. </div></div>

Shit I live down the street from them. Want me to go get it?

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I happen to have an extra DD Ross tactical bolt knob if you want it. You could have it installed when you get your new stock bedded?

Up to you. Just have it sitting here, it needs a good home. </div></div>

That would be nice. Thanks Adam. </div></div>

PM me your address.

 

[_Shay_]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Proud Noob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lefty06</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The sps varmint is a good starting platform it will work just fine, but the original stock isn't the best. I think you'll be happy with it. </div></div>

Looks like the OP agrees with you...

A B&C is a good choice. I think you're off to a great start. I hope you enjoy the sport... Not too much though. I'd hate to see you pour all of your savings into it... like someone else I know...

</div></div>

Well, it's not ALL of my savings... but I do have a job mnow, so I have a somewhat steady income.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I happen to have an extra DD Ross tactical bolt knob if you want it. You could have it installed when you get your new stock bedded?

Up to you. Just have it sitting here, it needs a good home. </div></div>

That would be nice. Thanks Adam. </div></div>

PM me your address. </div></div>
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[Force_Multiplier]

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pics shay...lol

 

[_Shay_]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: force_multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">pics shay...lol</div></div>
Still Waiting! It's killing me! Dang shipping timer...

 

[chansen49]

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Shay, are you gonna use the 75.00 rebate? http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and-...teRoundup1.aspx


You better!!!!

 

[hamr56]

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I have one of those and I really like it. It was also one of my first rifles.

 

[_Shay_]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chansen49</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Shay, are you gonna use the 75.00 rebate? http://www.remington.com/pages/news-and-...teRoundup1.aspx


You better!!!!</div></div>

Yup!

I have one in my wallet. Going to use the money I get back to buy a base and rings.

 

[bm11]

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Cool, very similar to the rig I started with!

 

[_Shay_]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bm11</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cool, very similar to the rig I started with!</div></div>
It's going to be a fun summer shooting this. I have some places to stretch it's legs...

 

[_Shay_]

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Ok, rings, scope, scope base, bolt knob, bipod, stock pack and rifle are covered... Last piece of the puzzle is a stock... I get paid in 2 weeks, so I think I'll need to get a stock then

 

[_Shay_]

*UPDATE* Re: New Rifle! -

Got an email form Buds Today, my rifle has been shipped. I'm hoping for it by the end of the week. The scope base is coming, was shipped today.... I'm getting even more excited.

 

[AXEMAN]

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ill hit the mail tomorrow or wednesday

 

[_Shay_]

*UPDATE* Re: New Rifle! -

Awesome!

Still waiting... I hate it... My AR upper should be back to me some time soon too...

 

[KYS]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: _Shay_ ©</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ok, rings, scope, scope base, bolt knob, bipod, stock pack and rifle are covered... Last piece of the puzzle is a stock... I get paid in 2 weeks, so I think I'll need to get a stock then

</div></div>

How much you want to spend on a stock?

 

[_Shay_]

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I'd like to spend around 250 at the most.

 

[benjaminzero]

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shay,
This probably will not be in time for your build as I have about 2 months to wait for my manners stock but i'll be selling my B&C light tactical that has been bedded, textured, and painted in Alumihyde FDE for $200 or less in the near future. Let me know if it fits the bill if you are still in need down the road.

 

[_Shay_]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zeroed1983</div><div class="ubbcode-body">shay,
This probably will not be in time for your build as I have about 2 months to wait for my manners stock but i'll be selling my B&C light tactical that has been bedded, textured, and painted in Alumihyde FDE for $200 or less in the near future. Let me know if it fits the bill if you are still in need down the road. </div></div>

That will fit the bill perfectly! I'll let y know once I get the funds. Could you PM me a pic?

 

[slayer 2c]

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This is why I love The Hide. New shooter like myself, asks intelligent questions, gets intelligent answers. Picks a set up and gets tons of help. Congrats Shay, I made a similar choice, got the AAC. Every bit of my rifle has come from this site's influence. Good luck with yours, know there are those of us in the same boat and taking the same steps.

 

[_Shay_]

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2 days and the rifle will be here, and Dad and I will be going to pick it up on Friday. Going to mount up the scope this weekend hopefully... so close....

 

[Playerz1337]

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Sound good shay. Good luck man!

 

[_Shay_]

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Tomorrow it should be here. Looks like I won't need to bed the stock, since the stock I am buying is already bedded...

 

[AXEMAN]

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2 days of rain shay. if it stops, ill get that ammo out to you today. or if someone with a vehicle that was a top comes by.

 

[terrance250]

Re: New Rifle!

Great starter platform, congratulations!

I have the 20" SPS in a B&C, and as long as I do my part, it shoots less than 1/2 MOA at 100 yards easily with hand loads. I've had it for a couple years now & just finished removing the Falcon Menace 4-14 it had been wearing & installed a Nightforce 5.5-22X50. Crazy to think that an optic can cost 3X as much as the rifle it's riding on...lol.

Anyway, I'd also suggest upgrading the trigger when you get the funds. I put an older 700 trigger on mine that had been tuned and set to roughly 2 lbs, and that helped my groups shrink considerably.

 

[_Shay_]

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I'd get new trigger eventually, hopefuly sooner than not, but I'll see how I like the x-mark.

Awesome axe!

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: New Rifle!

see about snagging a GAP tuned trigger maybe. if not, there are plenty of triggers up for sale on here at any given time.

 

[xNF_9]

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I used a stock old remington trigger, was too hard of a pull. Then I got a jewell, was very nice and crisp, but didn't feel that it was worth $200. Sold my jewell and sent my old trigger into Straight Shot Gunsmithing (site sponsor) and love the work he did for $35. Breaks super crisp at around 2lbs.

Also talk to Nate (Straight Shot Gunsmithing) He was talking to me about why he likes certain triggers over other. He's very friendly and works late normally. Does great ND work too lol.

 

[AXEMAN]

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ND work? its not clicking

 

[xNF_9]

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Good ol' North Dakota... lol

 

[_Shay_]

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Well, dad said that we're going to get the rifle today! Today is gonna be a long day.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pink(MiST)</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I used a stock old remington trigger, was too hard of a pull. Then I got a jewell, was very nice and crisp, but didn't feel that it was worth $200. Sold my jewell and sent my old trigger into Straight Shot Gunsmithing (site sponsor) and love the work he did for $35. Breaks super crisp at around 2lbs.

Also talk to Nate (Straight Shot Gunsmithing) He was talking to me about why he likes certain triggers over other. He's very friendly and works late normally. Does great ND work too lol.</div></div>
So I could send the x-mark off and have it worked on? That's handy, since it costs less than getting a new trigger.

 

[_Shay_]

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Well, today was disappointing. My rifle was delivered, but the gun shop was closed. It is Open Mon-Sat 9-5, but it wont be open today or tomorrow.

Looks like Saturday at the earliest...

Good news though, this came today!

All I need is a retaining pin for the forward assist, a Primary Arms Micro Red dot sight, and a rear sight.

 

[_Shay_]

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Gonna call the shop today, maybe by luck they will be open?

 

[AXEMAN]

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shay

03102010000036562294

140 rnds south african ball for break in. its not match ammo, but it will get your barrel warmed up. enjoy. and let rory play too, lol

 

[_Shay_]

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Sweet! thanks! I'll let him play, a lil

hahaha