Hi all! I wanted to take a moment to introduce my new stick to all you here on The Hide. It might not be the greatest AI or a customer Gap nail driver, but every bit of it is mine and every bit was chosen with help from here on The Hide.
I started with a Rem 700-AAC after doing a ton of research here and listening to all the advantages and disadvantages of all the platforms in my price range I decided that the 700-AAC was the best start for me. I am new to this sport and like all new guys I have that 1000 yard shot in my dreams, and I thought the 1:10 twist would be best to stabilize the 175gr out to those ranges. Small disclaimer, I’ve no plans to even try the 1000 yard line for a long time; I’ve got no delusions of my skill yet! In time I shall ring that 1000 yard gong but not yet, and not for a while.
After deciding on the AAC I read every post that had anything to do with the rifle I could find. The one thing I realized was that the supply of the 700-AACs seemed to be running low so I turned to the Hide for help finding my new rifle. I had tried every local gun store, Cabelas, Bud’s, and a thousand other online stores with no luck. That’s when Hide member punkpigpen posted up that a store in Jamieson PA had one in stock for $599. A couple of e-mails, a phone call, and an hour and a half drive and I had my very own 700-AAc and was on my way.
One thing I had read a ton of reviews on was how flexible the standard stock was, and after buying one and feeling it for myself I realized I needed to replace it right away. So again I turned to the Hide and read everything I could on every stock out there. After listening to many opinion I decided the best thing for me and my budget was to find a take off in the for sale section, and I got a smoking hot deal on a Pss from Hide member Angry_Pirate who was such a great guy he threw in a Harris 6-9 bi-pod for free to help out this New Guy.
Once I had the new rifle in the Pss stock I had to turn my attention to the dreaded optics debate. I watched Lonewolf’s video on bedding the rail and read a ton on the differences between the cheap rails and the good ones and after few minutes of debate I purchased the Seekins Precision 20 moa rail from SWFA.COM. A few Days later Bin laden’s head got a new hole and I learned from a Hide member that SKD Tactical is having their SUCKIT sale. I was leaning towards 2 scopes at the time both with 30mm tubes and was looking for rings to fit them, I had my eyes on Seekins rings to match the rail, but the sale was too good to pass up so I ordered a set of EGW medium rings from SKD. At last the time was up and my money saved up for optics. After reading 100’s of posts, and dozens of reviews I went with the new Weaver Tactical 3-15x50mm. Once again I turned to the Hide and the Hide delivered, that’s right the Midway discount coupons saved me $50 on my new scope and caps!!
Once I had assembled all my optical components I could hardly wait to get out and see what she could do. All I needed was ammo, and I wasn’t going to shoot crap walmart ammo. So back to the Hide I came and in all my reading I had crossed paths with Southwest ammo’s name a few times so I decided to place an order for 100 rounds of their Run N Gun ammo. Southwest had run out of supplies to make Run N Gun, so they sent me 100 rounds of their match grade 175’s instead. I think the pictures show how happy I am with those!
Along the way I also needed a rifle case and a data books, once again both came from the Hide in the forms of Storm Tactical and 3rd Generation Shooters Supply. Both great places to deal with, more help than I could of ever dreamed of. Hell Mark from Storm Tactical took my order for my data books at 0400 his time while driving to LA for a training op their SWAT team was doing.
All in all I wanted to say Thank you to all members of the hide, you all made my rifle possible, and your knowledge has really taught me a ton. I’m going to keep chasing that one hole group, please forgive any of my dumb questions and thank you in advance for all your answers. Even you guys who like to break the new guys stones.
And for all you guys who always ask for the range report I’ve included the pictures below of today’s outing. The center group was shot from a borrowed Lead Sled Solo, which in my opinions BLOWS!! I ditched the Sled and shot group #3, made a 1up, 2left scope adjustment and shot #4, then shot #2 and finished with #1. I’ve got a rear bag and a stock pack coming, hopefully that’ll help me with my cheek weld and rear support. I’m pretty happy with my results, they’re not as good as some I’ve seen but they made my day!!!
Thanks again,
Jeremy
I started with a Rem 700-AAC after doing a ton of research here and listening to all the advantages and disadvantages of all the platforms in my price range I decided that the 700-AAC was the best start for me. I am new to this sport and like all new guys I have that 1000 yard shot in my dreams, and I thought the 1:10 twist would be best to stabilize the 175gr out to those ranges. Small disclaimer, I’ve no plans to even try the 1000 yard line for a long time; I’ve got no delusions of my skill yet! In time I shall ring that 1000 yard gong but not yet, and not for a while.
After deciding on the AAC I read every post that had anything to do with the rifle I could find. The one thing I realized was that the supply of the 700-AACs seemed to be running low so I turned to the Hide for help finding my new rifle. I had tried every local gun store, Cabelas, Bud’s, and a thousand other online stores with no luck. That’s when Hide member punkpigpen posted up that a store in Jamieson PA had one in stock for $599. A couple of e-mails, a phone call, and an hour and a half drive and I had my very own 700-AAc and was on my way.
One thing I had read a ton of reviews on was how flexible the standard stock was, and after buying one and feeling it for myself I realized I needed to replace it right away. So again I turned to the Hide and read everything I could on every stock out there. After listening to many opinion I decided the best thing for me and my budget was to find a take off in the for sale section, and I got a smoking hot deal on a Pss from Hide member Angry_Pirate who was such a great guy he threw in a Harris 6-9 bi-pod for free to help out this New Guy.
Once I had the new rifle in the Pss stock I had to turn my attention to the dreaded optics debate. I watched Lonewolf’s video on bedding the rail and read a ton on the differences between the cheap rails and the good ones and after few minutes of debate I purchased the Seekins Precision 20 moa rail from SWFA.COM. A few Days later Bin laden’s head got a new hole and I learned from a Hide member that SKD Tactical is having their SUCKIT sale. I was leaning towards 2 scopes at the time both with 30mm tubes and was looking for rings to fit them, I had my eyes on Seekins rings to match the rail, but the sale was too good to pass up so I ordered a set of EGW medium rings from SKD. At last the time was up and my money saved up for optics. After reading 100’s of posts, and dozens of reviews I went with the new Weaver Tactical 3-15x50mm. Once again I turned to the Hide and the Hide delivered, that’s right the Midway discount coupons saved me $50 on my new scope and caps!!
Once I had assembled all my optical components I could hardly wait to get out and see what she could do. All I needed was ammo, and I wasn’t going to shoot crap walmart ammo. So back to the Hide I came and in all my reading I had crossed paths with Southwest ammo’s name a few times so I decided to place an order for 100 rounds of their Run N Gun ammo. Southwest had run out of supplies to make Run N Gun, so they sent me 100 rounds of their match grade 175’s instead. I think the pictures show how happy I am with those!
Along the way I also needed a rifle case and a data books, once again both came from the Hide in the forms of Storm Tactical and 3rd Generation Shooters Supply. Both great places to deal with, more help than I could of ever dreamed of. Hell Mark from Storm Tactical took my order for my data books at 0400 his time while driving to LA for a training op their SWAT team was doing.
All in all I wanted to say Thank you to all members of the hide, you all made my rifle possible, and your knowledge has really taught me a ton. I’m going to keep chasing that one hole group, please forgive any of my dumb questions and thank you in advance for all your answers. Even you guys who like to break the new guys stones.
And for all you guys who always ask for the range report I’ve included the pictures below of today’s outing. The center group was shot from a borrowed Lead Sled Solo, which in my opinions BLOWS!! I ditched the Sled and shot group #3, made a 1up, 2left scope adjustment and shot #4, then shot #2 and finished with #1. I’ve got a rear bag and a stock pack coming, hopefully that’ll help me with my cheek weld and rear support. I’m pretty happy with my results, they’re not as good as some I’ve seen but they made my day!!!
Thanks again,
Jeremy
