Range Report Yet another Reming 700 5R range report

[Superjet06]

Brand new rifle:
Remington 5R .308
swfa SS 16x
EGW 20moa base
Burris XTR Low rings

This was the first time out, I did a standard break in procedure first 20 shots. After selling my sps tactical and brand new Stag, i jumped on the next koolaid gun, the 5R. Shooting sub 1/2moa with the SPS tactical, I was really holding my breath with this gun. After breaking in I loaded up:
Nosler Custom brass, new, did not size
175smk
CCI BR2
H4895 41.2-43.3 .3gr intervals
Seated at 2.820"oal
My reloading equitment consists of the Lee anniverry kit, with RCBS scale. I am somewhat intermediate reloader.

Wind Dead, 85 degrees, shots made at 100 yards, off bench with bipod and sand bags. all 5 shot groups

43.0 looked great with good numbers on both sides, I shot 15 more rounds at this charge(5 shot): .355moa .420 .301 .475 .410

This is a fantastic gun! With just basic reloaded ammo and under $1500 rifle, Bought it thinking it needs paint ASAP, but can not bring myself to do it. Its a great looking gun. I'm very happy and I know it can do much better. Hopefully second report to come this weekend

 

[diggler1833]

Re: Yet another Reming 700 5R range report

Looks to be a great shooter. I had quite a bit of luck with IMR 4895, IMR 4064, and Varget with the 175SMK in mine. All three loads produced sub .5MOA groups at 223yds.

 

[KYpatriot]

Re: Yet another Reming 700 5R range report

Sweet results! I am going to try Varget, br2s and 175s for my 5r. Hopefully it will shoot like group 8 !

 

[Woodlanddude]

Re: Yet another Reming 700 5R range report

Try the fed 210s or 210M's with this powder and bullet combination. I think your groups may shrink noticibly from a few of these I have shot with similar loads.