gift to self

[TJD123]

Hey guys I decided to spoil my self after landing my first job after finishing college. I've always wanted a remington 700 and have decided to do some what of a "build" off their sps model. http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-700/model-700-sps.aspx

Here is something that I saw online and will be using as a guide. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/7mmSTW3.php

I've decided on a 260. But from there I'm on the fence about what to do. I definitely will be replacing the stock, maybe with an HS precision or something long those lines. I also want to cerakote it to help make it a little bit more weather proof.

Who ever customized this rifle (http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/7mmSTW3.php) fluted the barrel and bolt as well as skeletonized the bolt handle. I don't think the cost of having this done can justify the benefits. It seems that this only shed a few ounces of the weight of the gun.

Any thoughts, warnings or suggestions are welcome! And of course Ill keep this thread updated as this comes together!

 

[ilovesprig]

TJ,

Sounds like a cool set-up........ 8)

Although, I think I would've kept the old school 30-06. Well, because I'm old...........

 

[TJD123]

Steve,

With out a doubt that 30-06 is a great rig. But I'd rather see it in the hands of someone such as yourself who'll use and appreciate it as much as I did rather than have it sit in my safe..also the money from it is going to help fund this new set up.

 

[Bonejour]

gift to self

Given that you've posted this thread under "long range rifles", I assume you want better muzzle velocity and ballistics than the venerable .30-06 can deliver. 30-06 is a great round, but it's not built for long range use.

 

[NBK]

Re: gift to self

Given that you've posted this thread under "long range rifles", I assume you want better muzzle velocity and ballistics than the venerable .30-06 can deliver. 30-06 is a great round, but it's not built for long range use.

Carlos Hathcock might have a different opinion...

 

[Bonejour]

Given that you've posted this thread under "long range rifles", I assume you want better muzzle velocity and ballistics than the venerable .30-06 can deliver. 30-06 is a great round, but it's not built for long range use.

Carlos Hathcock might have a different opinion...

Picky picky. Granted, if you are good enough with a howitzer to hit a 4 inch target at 600+ yards with a holdover of several feet, not to mention windage, who cares how much kinetic energy the projectile has left to deliver?
And here I thought you'd be so lathered up over his preference for .260 you wouldn't take time to school me on a very slight generalization!

 

[NBK]