New 700 SPS V ,Disappointed

[Baddog 0302]

Just treated myself to a new LH 700 V. 26" 1-12 twist bbl. While waiting for my scope I decided to get some bullet seating depth for load development. THAT'S when my plans crashed. To seat a 175 SMK .040 [a starting point] off the lands ONLY about .050 of the .308 Dia. bullet will be in the case neck. I'm used to this sort of crap with T/C pistol barrels but am greatly disappointed in Rem. especially seeing how this is THEIR entry level target rifle.

 

[dddoo7]

par for the course. I still don't know how long I would have to load to touch the lands. A 220 SMK won't touch while still in the brass. I load mine to 2.950" OAL with 175 smk's in lapua brass over 43.5 varget. My sps-v will shoot around 3/8 moa on most days. Almost always under 1/2". It is a factory barreled action, but I did have to replace the stock. the factory stock is junk as you probably know.

 

[SPEAK338]

Remingtons are throated long. Load to book length it will be fine. My LTR shoots 1 moa or better and it is deep enough to let a 175 fall out of the case before it touches

 

[redneckbmxer24]

It's no secret that Remington's are throated long. SMK's like to jump so it shouldn't give you a problem.

 

[hahco]

Seat to 2.82" and go shootin. it will be fine.

 

[jagged77]

Yep seat to 2.82" COAL with 168 or 175 SMK's (or 167 / 185 Lapua Scenars) you'll be good to go. These rifles can be capable of very good accuracy with long throated factory barrels.

 

[morganlamprecht]

yup, as stated above...seat my AMAXs and SMKS to 2.815" COAL and they shoot great

 

[Baddog 0302]

Thanks for all the info about OAL, now I know I'm not alone with the long throat deal.

 

[Bbowl1]

I never came across a bullet that would be in the ideal range to the lands. I did find amazing accuracy out of the entry level 700 sps rifles though, even with the long jump. Agree with just load to book oal.

 

[5RWill]

Same with my 5R though i have my 178s seated at 2.860 right now, mainly cause they will fit in my AICS mags.

 

[mlh29]

as said, long thorats, my rem 700s perfer a amax over the SMK 700pss that loves the 178 at 2.820-.2825 I run H380 powder as the rifle hated varget get a scope on it, go to the range and enjoy it. If you are very worried, and it doesnt shoot, talk to Mark at SAC for a sps package..
Good Luck

 

[EddieP]

I load to max mag length, I did measure the throat, but the bullet fell out of the case!!!