I recently purchased a Remington 700 5R in .308 Win with a 24" milspec barrel in a 1:11.2" twist. It came with what appears to be an HS Precision stock that Remington commissioned for this rifle (if anyone can clarify or correct me on that please do so). I'm not a fan of the stock and would like to upgrade to a McMillan or Manners A5 (haven't decided which yet). While I deliberate I also need to confirm some of the details on inletting and bedding. Being fairly new to the sport I've learned a bit glancing at various forums but would like some straight confirmation and advice, if possible, on what I need to consider with a stock upgrade.
First, on inletting, I'm finding conflicting information on whether this rifle has a varmint/sendero or M24 type barrel. Most seem to lean toward the latter but if someone is sure please let me know.
Second, on bedding, I plead ignorance on which I need, if any. I believe the factory 5R stock has an aluminum block bedding. Is this sufficient for a rifle? Are pillars always coupled with a bedding block and are they even necessary? If I get an A5 stock from McMillan or Manners do I have to bed it (epoxy/milled and/or pillar) or does it come bedded for the inlet I purchase? Is bedding an A5 from either of these manufacturers necessary for reliable accuracy or does it only have a small difference in that? What can I expect to pay for a quality bedding job (epoxy/milled and/or pillar) for a stock that doesn't have it, and anyone happen to know if McMillan or Manners offer that?
Thanks all.
First, on inletting, I'm finding conflicting information on whether this rifle has a varmint/sendero or M24 type barrel. Most seem to lean toward the latter but if someone is sure please let me know.
Second, on bedding, I plead ignorance on which I need, if any. I believe the factory 5R stock has an aluminum block bedding. Is this sufficient for a rifle? Are pillars always coupled with a bedding block and are they even necessary? If I get an A5 stock from McMillan or Manners do I have to bed it (epoxy/milled and/or pillar) or does it come bedded for the inlet I purchase? Is bedding an A5 from either of these manufacturers necessary for reliable accuracy or does it only have a small difference in that? What can I expect to pay for a quality bedding job (epoxy/milled and/or pillar) for a stock that doesn't have it, and anyone happen to know if McMillan or Manners offer that?
Thanks all.