Posted: 1/25/2015 6:08:01 PM EDT
| I have never posted in this section before but the new Magpul 700 chassis has me craving for a "sniper system". Which variation of the 700 would i need to purchase in order to drop the action into the magpul chassis and be able to use the polymer mags. I used to own an old school 700 PSS but it was really heavy and i just never shot it that much. |
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I have never posted in this section before but the new Magpul 700 chassis has me craving for a "sniper system". Which variation of the 700 would i need to purchase in order to drop the action into the magpul chassis and be able to use the polymer mags. I used to own an old school 700 PSS but it was really heavy and i just never shot it that much. As I understand it, any 700 that is chambered in a cartridge that fits into a 7.62 Pmag would work, but you may want a heavier barrel for a PRECISION RIFLE SYSTEM. You'll probably be looking at a .308, so my recommendations will be based on that cartridge. Since you seem to be sensitive to weight, you may want to look at a 700 LTR (1:12 twist), 5R (1:11.25 twist) and 700 AAC (1:10 twist). They are varmint contour barrels and 20". The AAC can potentially stabilize heavier bullets and is factory threaded for a brake/suppressor. There's also a 700 with a 16.5" barrel, but that's too short in my opinion for attaining the best ballistics. Most precision rifles have some weight to them. My 700p is my lightest precision rifle currently. |
| They are all the same except long and short action. Some are stainless some are steel. If you are just wanting to drop in barreled action and shoot I would look at the tactical series or varmints. They will come with heavier barrels and come in popular cartridges. 22-250, 243, 260, 308 will all work in the 308 pmags. |
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Quoted: So if i pick up the rem 700 aac in .308 i can just drop the barreled action into the magpul chassis and it will work with magazines? Yes, it will also require the Mapgul bottom metal. The magpul stock looks ok, but it is not the same as a higher end chassis or bedded fiberglass stock
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Just want to point out that by most accounts, the different models are not created equal. The cheaper ones tend to have a sloppier fit and more machining marks, as if somewhere along the line they pick the better actions out for the higher end models. Not to mention the plethora of complaints about the cheaper black oxide finish of the lesser models rusting when you look at em funny... whereas the more expensive ones are parkerized or stainless.
FWIW, I recently got a Rem 700 LTR in .308 and it's a great rifle. It's nice and light with a 20" barrel, but it still has a heavy contour and a decent stock (HS Precision). It has shot an average of .7-.8 moa at 100-150yds, and today I managed to get a handful of sub-1/2 moa 5-shot groups at 150yds (off a bipod and rear sock) while working up some handloads. After I bought it I started worrying when I saw all these complaints about Remington quality going down the tube, but I'm very happy with it so far and would recommend it to anyone looking for a decent long range rifle that they can still carry around comfortably to hunt with. |