Noob, Am I on the right track?

[Handyandy]

I just got a Remington 700 VS in .308 in a trade. From what the prior owner said and the absence of a barrel date code puts it around a '99/'00/'01 production. It has a 26" heavy barrel and is 1:12. It has a bedded, free floated HS Precision stock. It came with a Bushnell 3200 10X-40 scope, 140 rounds of Federal Gold 168 grain and some other misc acessories. I know the 26" barrel is so 20th century, but overall, I really like the rifle.

I plan to shoot it between 200 & 600 yards to begin with. I have no interest in keeping the scope, so I don't want to waste valuable ammo zeroing it.

For glass, I want to get something along the lines of a Leupold 4.5x14-50 scope, hopefully I can score a deal on a nice used on and get some high quality rings and bases. Then, I'll shoot up the 168 grain ammo that I have and start reloading 175 grain SMKs once their gone. From what I have read, that seems like a dood match for the 26"/1:12 barrel.

Is there anything I am missing or off base about?

Thanks, Andy

 

[bmarc69]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

You might find the 168s shoot better than the 175s. For your distances the 168 will work fine. Go with what shoots best.

 

[Shortdraw]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

168's for the 1:12. Should be good to go.

 

[silverstang]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

I've had the best luck shooting 165/168s in mine with the 26" 1/12.

 

[lovain1932]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

+1 168's will perform better IMHO. I have the same action and barrel. I have found that it shoots them better than 175smks and 155 senars both.

 

[KeithR41]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

You're missing your profile. Might want to fill it out before Boltripper gets here.

168's at about 2650 should do the trick.

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[snipedogg]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

I've also seen the 168's shoot very well. You could also try out the Lapus Scenar 167's. Don't rule out the 175/178's but don't rule out the 167/168's either. Try both and see what works best.

 

[skatz11]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

The Bushnell 3200 is actually a pretty good scope. I'd stick with it for a little bit until you know exactly what you want. Enjoy the new rifle, sounds like a great setup!

 

[Handyandy]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><span style="font-weight: bold">You're missing your profile. Might want to fill it out before Boltripper gets here.</span>168's at about 2650 should do the trick.

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Done. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[GorbashUK]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

Dont worry about the 26'' barrel, if its a range gun who gives a crap you will get a bit more velocity than the ninja next to you with his 16'' cut down .308. 168 smk's the way to go.

 

[Longrange****]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KeithR41</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're missing your profile. Might want to fill it out before Boltripper gets here.

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HAHAHA, dont worry about him, besides I think he is a riot....

The 3200 will do you good for quite a long time. I shot for many years with nothing but a 4X and then for a few years with nothing but a fixed 10X.....and dont let anyone tell you that you cant shoot distance with a 10X.....Ive taken a 308 with a 10X to a CONFIRMED 1385 yards.

 

[Longrange****]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

Oh on another note, dont hesitate to check out other scope options than just a Lupy.....Brands to consider:

Falcon Menace
Vortex
Millet

Also for good prices and GREAT Customer Service check out www.SWFA.com and also look at his other site http://www.samplelist.com/ViewProducts.aspx

The Sample list are dicounted display scopes, they are new they have just been handled is all, and he has a very healthy discount...

 

[Remoah]

Re: Noob, Am I on the right track?

I'd stick with the Bushnell for now if your new to all this. Remember that a remington, with a 10x scope in .308 is what those USMC and US Army snipers were using since vietnam and achieving pretty decent results.

Personally, Leupold isnt worth the extra money over Bushnell or Vortex, at least not with thier new manufacture stuff anyhow.