Remington 700 ADL Varmint 223 with 8 twist?
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For those curious; if it has an R prefix like on the current site: R85417 then it is current production with the faster 8 twist. Older new stock without the R prefix has the slower 12 twist.
This has been the conflicting info, with sites listing different twist rates, so fear not, I have solved the case! (Even if no one cares)
This has been the conflicting info, with sites listing different twist rates, so fear not, I have solved the case! (Even if no one cares)
I actually went up to 25.5 just to see and it is a hammer. So glad the updated this twist rate, makes for a cheap 700 trainer.
I had the ADL with 24" barrel on order. But had to cancel since the Jeep needs new 33's
I agree it's a cheap trainer with 75 ELDM's. I wanted the sporter for a decent walking stick hunter.
I'm seriously considering purchasing one, do you know how your dealer made sure you ended up with a 1:8 barrel? Phrased differently, if I have my dealer order an R85417 is it guaranteed to be 1:8? I've checked that part number on a bunch of different sites and have seen 1:8, 1:10 and 1:12 all associated with R85417 so I'm hesitant to blindly order one.
That "should" work. UPC: 810070680404. But I'd call the supplier and make sure it's new production 1-8" twist. Or confirm via email so you have a paper trail.
Yes that should work. I verified that model number was an 8 twist.
Looks like they updated pretty much all twist rates other than 22-250. For some stupid reason it's still 1-14. Also appears they ditched the lefty actions. Anyone know for sure on the leftys?
Ordered an R85417 (UPC 810070680404) from Dahlonega Armory and picked it up the other day, happy to report it's got the barrel I was after. Pleasantly surprised it has the new Timney trigger too.
Envy is an ugly thingOrdered an R85417 (UPC 810070680404) from Dahlonega Armory and picked it up the other day, happy to report it's got the barrel I was after. Pleasantly surprised it has the new Timney trigger too.
Let us know how it shoots!
I bought the Remarms 700 ADL 7mm RM 1-8" 26" barrel. Stuffed it in a KRG Bravo and have only 30 rounds of load development done. I've been doing 3 round groups to save on components. I've tested this load out to 800 yards so far. Rings steel pretty hard.
Yup I agree. I even had the poorly made bankruptcy Remington shoot well. My buddy's Remington 300 WM Long Range bankruptcy era. It had a gnarly burr on the bolt rails that had to be filed down and smoothed out. I want to say this load was with the 208 ELDM's.
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@EscapeVelocity, Are the colors on your A5 molded in or painted on by you afterward on a OD stock? I like the color combo but don't find it as an option on the McMillian website. TIA
Yes this is the molded GAP camo from McMillan. Hard to find it seems, and I bought this used.
