Newb questions sbout a 700

[Bibs]

Hi All,
I think this is my first post. I just started shooting bolt guns after ten years off. But when I used to shoot I didnt know a thing, and still dont.

i just bought a Remington 700 sps tac AAC in .308. Then bought a Vortex PST 4-16X50, a B&C stock, harris bipod (brm-s) and ordered a KRG bolt on bolt knob. Other then needing trigger time, in a minth or so I was thinking of getting a new trigger, what are your guys thoughts? And if for some reason I posted this in the wrong spot, my appologies. Im new.

. But any and all advice is appreciated. Ive been reading a lot of stuff on here, great site!

 

[r33prman]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Good looking simple build brother. I just did similar with a howa varmint cos they are just so much cheaper than rem actions down here in aus. As for the trigger..... Shoot the sh!t out of it and if you don't like it then change it? My2c

 

[jerseymike]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

You did a bunch of stuff to it, so why not? id either have the factory trigger worked or put one of the many aftermarket triggers available.

 

[msu33]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Timney triggers are what I use.

 

[jd138]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

I started with a similar rifle; definitely get an aftermarket trigger. PM me if you have questions on the install, it is simple as can be. I eventually traded out my B&C stock as well, just never found it comfortable.

 

[backyardsniper]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Jewel is nice but a.rifle.basic is hard.to beat for the money. Yeah a new trigger is almost a.must

 

[REL1203]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Love that stock, for the price those are great and look fantastic.. Well done

 

[dddoo7]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

I love my jewel trigger. It did require some minor inletting on my aics in order for the safety to clear. I'm not sure how it would fit in the B&C, but either way it only took a few minutes with a dremel. The trigger is very easy to adjust.

 

[Bibs]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Thanks guys! Ill PM a few of ya when I get home from work. Ive had the rifle for a fee months now, im so hooked on shooting it. Want to try out some local 600 yard matches, but also not sure how itll do for those.

 

[yellowjacket]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

I have a jewel on one rifle and a Remington on another while the jewel is great but can have problems when it's dirty. The Remington trigger just works and feels fine tune it to where you are happy and run with it. In the end do whatever feels best to you

 

[RobertB]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

I have 4 jewell triggers now. I have had trouble with 2 of them. I will now only be running jewell in my BR rifles. Since all the trouble (not saying jewell is a bad trigger because they're not, just not THE most durable) I have gone to the x-mark pro tuned by G.A. Precision. I have not liked those triggers until George told me about the advantages of them. I have had them tune my triggers and will have them tune more. I have saved money and feel much better about them. They are allright stock, but feel great after being tuned. The Jewell does feel better but I will take more reliablity over a trigger that breaks just a little bit better. Good luck, ohh and by the way. 1st round hit the other day at 920 yds with it so I don't think it has effected accuracy from me to the rifle.

 

[Bibs]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

First shot at 920! Very cool. I watched the magpul precision rifle video, i wanna shoot a mile now. lol.

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Thanks for all your advice guys, im gonna wait for a bit on the trigger, but i am thinking about a brake too. lol.

 

[Bibs]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Well guys. Love this forum , finslly loaded my own rounds and went to the range..

41 gr of VV N540
A-max 178's
Fed m1a1 brass. (some factory ammo I bought the resized etc.)
2.75" coal
This pic was 100 yards.

. Headed back this weekend with a new ladder test starting at 41-42.7gr. We will see what happens.

 

[Bibs]

Re: Newb questions sbout a 700

Oh and for the trigger, it was tuned by a friend of my gunsmith, its amazing so next is bottom metal, any thoughts on the accurate mag setup?