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Sub MOA my Rem. 700 - .300 Win. Mag. -- 5lb Rifle????
MichaelJ:
--- Quote from: jackelope on April 12, 2010, 09:54:41 PM ---an average 700 requires work to get reliably under MOA.
I wonder what kind of groups you'd really get shooting the barrel it takes to build a 5lb 300wm.
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Agreed that a lot of factory 700's don't, but every now and then you'll see an action that will shoot sub MOA or MOA. Their actions can be a little inconsistent, I've heard more that the more consistent actions (when talking about not needing to be 'trued') are coming from Savage and Tikka, but my 700 does shoot MOA groups at 100 yards (Not sub MOA)... It's gonna shoot better than that too once I'm done with it, but weight will be a tiny issue. With a scope I should be around 8 lbs or so with an aftermarket barrel and rechambered in .280 Ackley.
If weight was a serious concern, I'd probably go with a short aftermarket heavy flutted barrel, superlight stock bedded with a good aluminum recoil lug (without one you aren't gaining anything over a factory stock except maybe a few ounces, and a wider channel for a heavier contour barrel, the factory stocks are already super light if they're synthetic.), true up the action and adjust the trigger and have this all done by a competent gunsmith should get him a sub MOA rifle, if he can shoot MOA groups is another thing but the gun should be capable...
Mike
high country:
4 g's is about the begining of what it will take to get there. if you could add a few ounces or start with a ti action it could be done easier. the metalwork on the action is the killer, both in laborand accuracy. FWIW my 700ti in 270 has impressed me every day of its life, prolly why the finish is wore off of it where my hand goes. it will put 5 into 1" every time. into 1/2" pretty often too.
keep in mind a 5lb 300 is gonna lay a pop on you. the recoil force is not bad, bu the velocity is way sharp, so scopes are not likely to last long......been down that road too.
Elk-aholic:
The Weatherby MKV Ultralightweight comes from the factory with a 1.5" or less accuracy guarantee I picked mine up for $1,500 and it shoots pretty damn good for a lightweight rifle.
jackelope:
--- Quote from: high country on April 12, 2010, 10:40:21 PM ---
keep in mind a 5lb 300 is gonna lay a pop on you. the recoil force is not bad, bu the velocity is way sharp, so scopes are not likely to last long......been down that road too.
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thats got to be true...
Woodchuck:
Don't believe i would ever want to be behind a 5lb 300WM, sounds like a set of stitches comin on the express lane to me :bdid:
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