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remington 700

  • 16-03-2010 5:45pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭


    finally decided im going to buy a remington 700 and a AI stock all i need now is some pointers on which model 700 hundred in .308 to buy so if you have a 700 can you let me know how its going for you?


    tommy:confused:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    I have a Rem 700 SPS Varmint (the heavy barrel), in an AICS. Love it to be honest.
    The only thing I will say, is there is some serious value in second hand rifles at the moment. irishguntrader.ie has a couple of TRG 22's for nice money, which are not too much more than you'll spend on the 700 and AICS.
    This one for instance- http://irishguntrader.openseason.ie/classifieds/1510_sako_trg22__308
    This gun will always outshoot the 700.
    Personally, I'd prefer the AICS stock, but if I had this choice when I was buying, I'd take the TRG 22. :o
    Much more gun for the money.

    If your intent on an AICS though, you'll love that too. Keep an eye out for second hand 700's if you fancy a stainless or fluted barrel, or if your buying new, I'd say go for the SPS Varmint. €860, heaviest barrel, nice black coating, and you wont mind seeing the crappy original stock lying lonely in the corner. The more expensive the 700, the better the stock(IMO), and thats not what you want this gun for.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭jamesomara


    TommyBoy: whatcha feel like shooting: deer, targets, targets on deer, deer on target,...? I am partial to the 30-06. However, it is a pain to find ammo.

    If someone knows a shop selling 30-06 AND at a fair price, please advise.

    Otherwise, I think you should go to the shops, check out the available ammo along with price, and make a decision according.

    The 700 is one of the best rifles ever made.

    You made the right choice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭roosman


    hi, I have the 700 SPS varmint in .308 and I love it, so I am very biased ;) you will never regret it..there are plenty of prettier and more expensive rifles but you will never get more bang for your buck..full stop. With match ammo it will clover leaf the rounds at 100 metres all day long, so accuracy is not the issue . I junked the stock immediately and got a nice aluminium bed H-S precison stock. The AI stock is the rolls royce, and your standard 700 varmint will be transformed into something special....go for it:D I wish I could afford the stock...someday hopefully...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 436 ✭✭leupold90


    I had a Remington 700 with the laminated stock (VLS) in 0.308. As other poster mentioned, it could shoot clover leaf at 100m with match ammo. One thing, the Remington factory trigger isn't great (although it can be adjusted relatively easily). I changed mine for a Timney trigger and the difference it made to the rifle was huge.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    jamesomara wrote: »
    ......... However, it is a pain to find ammo...............If someone knows a shop selling 30-06 AND at a fair price, please advise.
    ..........

    Just to semi hijack the thread to answer a question, Sean in Stakelums in Thurles has a good selection of 30-06 ammo. 7 brands ranging in load from 123gr to 180gr and in price from €28 - €42 per box.









    Carry on as if you were normal......:D
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    i like the trg 22 but i love the AICS stage two stock in black. i think i will get the sps varmint. is the trigger that bad on the 700? have a howa 1500 now and hate the trigger on it have tried several times to adjust it with no success........ is the 700 barrel threaded?


    tommy:confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭jwshooter


    jamesomara wrote: »
    TommyBoy: whatcha feel like shooting: deer, targets, targets on deer, deer on target,...? I am partial to the 30-06. However, it is a pain to find ammo.

    If someone knows a shop selling 30-06 AND at a fair price, please advise.

    Otherwise, I think you should go to the shops, check out the available ammo along with price, and make a decision according.

    The 700 is one of the best rifles ever made.

    You made the right choice.

    john lambert


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,612 ✭✭✭jwshooter


    remmie barrels are generally shxt in 700s .
    if you were going to go down that road you would be far better buying a action ,get a match barrel, get the action blue printed ,trigger up grade, stock , mag well , etc .

    or buy a sako.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    jwshooter wrote: »
    remmie barrels are generally shxt in 700s .
    if you were going to go down that road you would be far better buying a action ,get a match barrel, get the action blue printed ,trigger up grade, stock , mag well , etc .

    or buy a sako.



    im kind of new to this so dont really understand what your saying to do?


    tommy:confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    jamesomara wrote: »
    TommyBoy: whatcha feel like shooting: deer, targets, targets on deer, deer on target,...? I am partial to the 30-06. However, it is a pain to find ammo.

    If someone knows a shop selling 30-06 AND at a fair price, please advise.

    Otherwise, I think you should go to the shops, check out the available ammo along with price, and make a decision according.

    The 700 is one of the best rifles ever made.

    You made the right choice.

    J Mcbride Athlone PM for details


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    tommyboy26 wrote: »
    i like the trg 22 but i love the AICS stage two stock in black. i think i will get the sps varmint. is the trigger that bad on the 700? have a howa 1500 now and hate the trigger on it have tried several times to adjust it with no success........ is the 700 barrel threaded?


    tommy:confused:

    Trigger can be adjusted if one knows what one is doing.
    I have mine trimmed down.
    remington VS SFII. Factory is 7LB's mine is about 2.5 LBS. light enough to be light. Strong enough to be safe in the field.
    Inn the process of sourcing a AICS stock. Trying to find a second hand as £650stg for a stage 2 is a wee bit pricey

    If you get any AICS for right money PM me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    This is why I recommend the TRG 22.
    Upgrades on the remmy to get ya to the same standard, ADD UP!
    So far, what I've had done are,
    Jewell trigger=€300 (your gonna have to do at least something with the original, TRG comes with a 2 stage, but there is a cheap home remedy for the 700 too)
    Threaded=€80 (TRG already threaded)
    Crowned=€40(Cheap because its getting done with the threading)
    Tubbs Final Finish system for polishing barrel=€100 (approx in the end)
    All of these are to try and get it on a level playing field with the likes of the TRG. In the end, the 700 is always gonna be a little short of the TRG, and if you dont want to lose time on the gun, the TRG is the quickest way to the final product.
    On the other hand, there is a bit of a reward in putting time into improving your gun, it makes it more "yours", and you will end up with a very nice piece of kit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭roosman


    well, most if not all new 700's have the adjustable X-mark pro trigger, 3-5 pound range...breaks very clean and no creep...very happy with mine...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    True, but I dont think the SPS Varmint comes with it, and I reckon thats the best one for an AICS(could be wrong, cant remember rightly if it came on mine or not).
    It has an x mark... :o
    I unfortunately never bothered to try it as I had gotten my hands on the jewell before the rifle.

    I'm off to get back in my box.....:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 hillbilly jack


    just my humble opinion but you should talk to john green before you part with hard earned cash. i know he can get his hands on some excellent condition second hand or build u something new . well worth a chat.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    tommyboy26 wrote: »
    im kind of new to this so dont really understand what your saying to do?


    tommy:confused:

    Before i post i want to say this is not directed at you as an insult or to embarrass you.

    The amount of rifles i've seen in the last 2 weeks that are half started, half finished and somewhere in between is surprising.
    I'm on a mission to get a new stock for my FTR and in my travels i've met dealers, etc with guns that lads want customised. Bewtween not knowing what they are asking for (as in they heard of a Jewel trigger, Krieger barrel and the likes and just asked for it) and not knowing the processes needed to customise a rifle (bedding, inletting, Blueprinting, etc) there are a large number of firearms sitting unfinished. Plus there was the case of a lad nearly finishing a rifle build only to be refused the license.

    My point is know what you are getting into before conmissioning any build no matter how small or simple. The costs can creep up quickly and sometimes the most spoken about piece of gear is not always the one to go for. And most importantly, apply for the license before starting the build, this way there is no nasty surprise at the end of the tale.
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    tommyboy26 wrote: »
    finally decided im going to buy a remington 700 and a AI stock all i need now is some pointers on which model 700 hundred in .308 to buy so if you have a 700 can you let me know how its going for you?


    tommy:confused:

    http://www.midwayuk.com/apps/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?SaleItemID=958842

    Are these any good and can the Cheekpiece adjust be used by a lefty?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭jamesomara


    I also see lots of people buying stuff and then wanting to upgrade. I try and stay away from this as much as possible.

    True, there are a couple of easy fixes, like stocks, triggers, scopes. However, putting on new barrels is not a trivial thing.

    I wonder if people have any clue as to the amount of technology that goes into mating the barrel to the receiver. With rifles that have no iron sights, it is much easier. However, think about the forces involved with the long action 30-06, 308, et al.

    Not too mention, that lifetime warranty is gone.

    Save yourself up as much money as you are willing to spend and the get "best-est" possible rifle that you can.

    Then save up again and get the best possible scope that you can afford.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭ejg


    After another year of running through the IWA show in Germany, I saw lovely rifles at incredible high prices. Just about every factory rifle is either very heavy or has a bad stock and trigger.
    TRG wow, heavy as hell and a mediocre shooter at a huge price.

    It is not for every one to buy a remmy/howa/tikka varmint and then throw away the stock to have it replaced with an aftermarket piece costing half or more of what the rifle cost. But at least one can make it suit ones needs exactly. I like the idea of a 308 remmy/howa/tikka varmint chopped to 20" sat in a heavy tac or target stock for range playing around and having a second ultra light stock for hunting.

    Once the factory barrel is shot out, one can rebarrel with a match barrel.
    In most cases it should be way ahead of a trg then.

    Rifle customising is a hobby in itself.

    Anyone know a factory rifle that is perfect? weight, handling, accuracy, price etc.

    edi


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    ejg wrote: »
    .......Anyone know a factory rifle that is perfect? weight, handling, accuracy, price etc..............

    The father will be collecting one of these within the next 2 weeks or so. Seems to fit the bill even better than the FTR.

    palma.jpg

    Savage, Model 12, Palma in .308 cal.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭ejg


    ezridax wrote: »
    The father will be collecting one of these within the next 2 weeks or so. Seems to fit the bill even better than the FTR.

    palma.jpg

    Savage, Model 12, Palma in .308 cal.

    I have no experience with the rifle, but again the stock is a water sponge.

    edi


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    I do and its a tack driver.

    Will concede that it is not hunting designated. Target only so no way will it be shot in the rain so "water sponge" stock will not be an issue.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭ejg


    Eridax, it'll do as a target rifle, same as many others that claim to be very accurate. I am not a target shooter so my requirements would be different than yours. I have had factory sporter rifles that shoot under 1/4" mostly but I prefer my custom rifle that always shoots just under 1/2" even in wet field conditions and POI is very consistent. One part of the consistency is the stock.

    One way of telling if the Savage is a good rifle in the future is, if police forces and special units will use them unmodified.
    Believe me some forces are stricken for money, so they will use it if it is proven to be good.
    edi


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,034 ✭✭✭✭It wasn't me!


    ejg wrote: »
    Eridax, it'll do as a target rifle, same as many others that claim to be very accurate. I am not a target shooter so my requirements would be different than yours. I have had factory sporter rifles that shoot under 1/4" mostly but I prefer my custom rifle that always shoots just under 1/2" even in wet field conditions and POI is very consistent. One part of the consistency is the stock.

    One way of telling if the Savage is a good rifle in the future is, if police forces and special units will use them unmodified.
    Believe me some forces are stricken for money, so they will use it if it is proven to be good.
    edi

    It's just not designed for that though. It's a massive thing with the wrong ergonomics for that. However, I do believe the model 10s are relatively popular with US law enforcement.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭ejg


    It's just not designed for that though. It's a massive thing with the wrong ergonomics for that. However, I do believe the model 10s are relatively popular with US law enforcement.

    What I was trying to get across was more related to materials not ergonomics. People who need to rely on their kit are using wood less and less. I think it started in the vietnam aera with gun stocks. Most other sports equipment wood has been replaced with other materials. Why on earth would one want an inferio material in a target stock? Wood is the best material in the world (I presume) if one designs trees. For a gunstock it has always been a compromise. Then again a composite stock will not look as nice as a well made wooden stock.
    I looked at some beautifully made stocks made by Bix'n Andy from Austria. In their wooden target stocks they had a layer of metall about 2mm thick, maybe to help prevent twist.?
    edi


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,034 ✭✭✭✭It wasn't me!


    Wood has wonderful balance and weight properties for target shooting as well. There's a reason modern target stocks skipped polymers and went straight for aluminium for its similar balance properties. I do entirely agree that for a more... practical... rifle, that wood isn't the right choice by and large. Damn sight prettier however, for a field gun, and I personally have yet to find a typical synthetic stock that balances and feels as well as a wooden stock. The McMillan Hunter Edge is excellent. The main issue with synthetic stocks is they're too damn light for my liking!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭ejg


    Wood has wonderful balance and weight properties for target shooting as well. There's a reason modern target stocks skipped polymers and went straight for aluminium for its similar balance properties. I do entirely agree that for a more... practical... rifle, that wood isn't the right choice by and large. Damn sight prettier however, for a field gun, and I personally have yet to find a typical synthetic stock that balances and feels as well as a wooden stock. The McMillan Hunter Edge is excellent. The main issue with synthetic stocks is they're too damn light for my liking!

    I think that one has much more possibilities to balance a stock the way one wants with a composite stock. Take a light stock and add weights exactly where it is needed, center of gravity lower down if you choose and so on. I threatened to add depleated uranium as weights before..
    One cannot do that with a wooden stock for the same overall weight.
    Most high end sports equipment are built possibly under weight limit and then weights are added where it suits best until the overall weight is correct.

    edi


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭dCorbus


    What they all said ^^^^^^:)

    Hey, edi.

    Have to agree with ezridax and jamesomara on this one! For a change!:D

    Apologies to all for this extra-long post, but ejg has raised a number of points which I disagree with:
    Just about every factory rifle is either very heavy or has a bad stock and trigger

    Obviously you missed on your jog around IWA, amongst others, the Anschutz, Feinwerkbau, Walther, Bleiker, and Keppeler stands so? Bad stocks and bad triggers? I don't think so!;) (Or were they not in attendance?:confused:)
    Anyone know a factory rifle that is perfect? weight, handling, accuracy, price etc.

    All depends on what you want it for, edi.
    TRG wow, heavy as hell and a mediocre shooter at a huge price.

    TRG - Not that heavy really to be honest - It's primarily a longer range target rifle afterall, not a hunting rifle (although in the scandinavian lands it is used for some hunting.) Example: TRG22 Rifle (Standard 26in Barrel), 10round Magazine, Harris Bipod, 20MOA Pict Rail, and Nightforce NXS 12-42x56 Scope......All in = about 14.8lb. Now I know that's maybe a tad heavy to be lugging up and down hills and vales for your day-to-day hunting, but it's actually possibly a wee bit too light for a target rifle.

    Add on an extra 4 inches of steel onto the barrel length to bring her up to a 30in barrel - Add's more weight obviously, but will improve the ol' accuracy out further.
    a mediocre shooter

    Oh, come now, I've never heard a TRG described as "a mediocre shooter":rolleyes: - Granted it can be outshot, by the right trigger-puller, by some factory rifles (the Savage F/TR is one example - but the difference may only be noticeable out around 900 - 1200yard ranges)
    at a huge price

    Compared to the equivalent custom TARGET rifle it's cheap as chips!:D:rolleyes:

    Regarding your comment on the Savage F/TR:
    it'll do as a target rifle

    Trust me - It'll more than just do! Have you seen or shot one of those factory rifles? You could spend a bloody fortune (as some lads are doing) on a custom rifle with all the bells and whistles and you still wouldn't have a rifle which would outclass the savage f/tr, IMO. Yes, with both the TRG and the Savage F/TR there are always going to be tweaks and improvements to be made along the line, e.g.

    TRG: Add more weight + Add longer 30in Barrel. That's about it IMHO (Although that's my own list for my own TRG and I reserve the right to change my mind!:D)
    Savage f/tr: Maybe change the stock to a more "prone" or target friendly shape (that's a personal choice - and depends on what you like and are used to, e.g. ezridax's own Stock-Quest at the mo.;))

    Other than that - nothing else required. And without any of the upgrades, either of these two rifles will probably shoot consistently further, tighter, and more accurately than any of us can do justice to.:(
    One way of telling if the Savage is a good rifle in the future is, if police forces and special units will use them unmodified.

    Have to disagree with you there - firstly the requirements for Police Forces and Special Units are very wide and varying. For example, Police Forces do not usually expect to take a single-shot from very great distances, certainly not out any further than 300m except in exceptional circumstances. Secondly, what do you mean by Special Units: USMC Scout Snipers, Royal Marine Snipers, SEALS, SAS, GSG9, Irish ARW Snipers, etc. etc. - I'd be pretty sure each of these and all the other "special units" all have widely varying equipment requirements and specifications - and I'd be pretty sure not one of them uses an unmodified out-of-the-box civilian target rifle.

    So to say that the measure of a good rifle is whether the cops or the men-in-black-who-shall-be-not-named use them in their raw unmodified out-of-the-box civilian factory-rifle condition, pretty much damns every rifle (target, hunting, or otherwise) as being not a good rifle. And this is blatently not true.:p
    I like the idea of a 308 remmy/howa/tikka varmint chopped to 20"

    Chop it to 20inch.....then hope you don't need to hit anything too small too far away:D:rolleyes:
    Once the factory barrel is shot out, one can rebarrel with a match barrel. In most cases it should be way ahead of a trg then

    No it won't - Just changing the barrel ain't going to improve a remy700 that much IMO. You'd need to change the stock, inlet and bed the whole thing, blueprint the action, and upgrade the trigger - Then, and only then, it may be pulling ahead as a target rifle of the TRG and the Savage F/TR - and that's assuming the shooter is good too. But........that's not a remy anymore is it.....it's a custom rifle (and one pretty much built from scratch from the ground up) - and you won't buy your Remy (to use your example) and then get that work done properly for less than €3500!:)

    Or if you can.....send me the contact details and pricelist of the man to do the work! Please.:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 809 ✭✭✭ejg


    In other words then, we will bow to sako and savage.
    and close the forum?
    I think there is room for improvement, you might not.
    edi


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭dCorbus


    sheesh, edi, can't a guy respond to a post with some lively debate and questioning?:D;)
    I think there is room for improvement, you might not.

    Where did I say that? - In fact, if you read my post again, I actually state the opposite and mention a number of improvements which I could suggest to all the rifles mentioned. There is always room for improvement.

    But that's not what my post was about - It was in direct response to a number of points you made, about which I happen to disagree. What's that got to do with "closing the forum"?
    and close the forum?

    Boards.ie ain't gonna shut down coz you and I may happen to disagree on whether or what rifles can be improved upon!:D

    Thanks for your succinct response to my response.....

    I've already posted, in a rather non-aggresive and in the-spirit-of-friendly-banter kinda way (or so it was intended:D), which elements of your earlier posts I am in disagreement with. I still stand by what I said earlier. Which parts of my post do you feel are untrue or wrong?:)

    (And don't forget the contact details for that extremely reasonable custom rifle builder......joking btw:rolleyes::D)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    ezridax wrote: »
    Before i post i want to say this is not directed at you as an insult or to embarrass you.

    The amount of rifles i've seen in the last 2 weeks that are half started, half finished and somewhere in between is surprising.
    I'm on a mission to get a new stock for my FTR and in my travels i've met dealers, etc with guns that lads want customised. Bewtween not knowing what they are asking for (as in they heard of a Jewel trigger, Krieger barrel and the likes and just asked for it) and not knowing the processes needed to customise a rifle (bedding, inletting, Blueprinting, etc) there are a large number of firearms sitting unfinished. Plus there was the case of a lad nearly finishing a rifle build only to be refused the license.

    My point is know what you are getting into before conmissioning any build no matter how small or simple. The costs can creep up quickly and sometimes the most spoken about piece of gear is not always the one to go for. And most importantly, apply for the license before starting the build, this way there is no nasty surprise at the end of the tale.

    Where are all these rifles?
    I'm on the look for a timney trigger and a target stock with adj cheek piece for my heavy barrel remmy.
    Since I put on the ASE suppressor its off balance. A good heavy stock would do the trick and I have my factory trigger trimmed to the last.
    I've around €400 to spend and the AICS in the UK is 5-6stg for stock alone.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    To the best of my knowledge they are all still works in progress so i doubt if any are up for sale, but i will keep an ear to the ground and should "spare parts" become available for whatever reason i'll let ya know.

    For the time being i won't give out information on anyone's firearm. You understand.;)
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭badshot


    just wondering do remington make a vssf in .308


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    ezridax wrote: »
    My point is know what you are getting into before conmissioning any build no matter how small or simple. The costs can creep up quickly and sometimes the most spoken about piece of gear is not always the one to go for. And most importantly, apply for the license before starting the build, this way there is no nasty surprise at the end of the tale.

    i agree with what your saying.... thats why i joined boards.ie cause i know i know very little and want to get as much advice as possible from those who do know. so i dont end up spending a fortune on something that doesnt suit me in the long run.........

    i was hoping to trade my howa 1500 in against a new remington 700 and buy the aics from the uk and only cost myself around 1000-1500 euro and still have a rifle that is a good starter target rifle to get me going.


    am i wrong in thinking this or is there any other opinion other than buying a trg?

    tommy:confused:


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    I cannot remember but is this for target shooting?

    If so look at the Savage, either the FTR or Palma .308. Cheap and very accurate ut of the box and most stocks etc for remmy 700 short actions will suit (with maybe a bit of inletting and bedding( or you can go straight to www.sharpshootersupply.com They are Savage rifle specialists. Only Savage.

    Plus i think Jim Griffin also has a Remmy 700 (action, not sure of barrel) in an AICS stock.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    its for target only... spoke to jim regarding savage f/tr or palma none available till mid may..... i like the aics stock alot can this kind of stock be got for savage f/tr or palma?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    Sean in Stakelums in Thurles has an FTR ready to go and i'm nearly sure Griffin and Hawe in Athy have one aswell. Whether the AICS stock will fit is a question better suited to someone with more experience than me but as i mentioned before 90% of stocks that fit a remmy 700 short action will fit a Savage FR with some small amount of modification.

    As to the Palma, i wouldn't touch the stock. It has the adjustable cheek riser and 3 way butt plate plus a more straight down hand piece. Much better fitting than the FTR stock.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    its more so a straight down or thumbhole stock that i would like but not a wooden one.......

    tommy:confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭shanmoll308


    Hey Tommy
    You can get an AICS stock for your Howa 1500, just contact Roedale Precision in England..check out www.roedale.de, they have a RCS chassis system which will allow you to drop your Howa action right in.;)

    Shanmoll308.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    Hey Tommy
    You can get an AICS stock for your Howa 1500, just contact Roedale Precision in England..check out www.roedale.de, they have a RCS chassis system which will allow you to drop your Howa action right in.;)



    thamks will check it out.... is the howa barrell and action accurate enough for shooting 800 to 1000 yards?


    tommy:confused:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭shanmoll308


    What caliber and length of barrel is on it Tommy?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    What caliber and length of barrel is on it Tommy?

    .308 and think its a 26" barrel

    tommy:confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭shanmoll308


    With the right ammo Tommy it would go a long ways in it. They will all reach 1000 yards.. but to be competitive bud I think a 30" barrel is a must, you will need it all to keep your bullets supersonic at a 1000 yards.

    Shanmoll308


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    im starting to think i should just buy a target rifle......


    tommy:confused:


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    As a novice long range target shooter myself i ask this as a curiosity only.

    Have you shot long range targets before? My advice, and not because i shoot one, is to go for the likes of the Savage FTR. They are an unbeatable out of the box target rifle and relatively cheap to buy and set up. A Savage FTR, with Nightforce scope, rings and mounts would stand you about at max €3500 with bipod. A cutom build could cost you this without scope and rings/mounts.

    Start low, but not at a disadvantage.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭tommyboy26


    ezridax wrote: »
    As a novice long range target shooter myself i ask this as a curiosity only.

    Have you shot long range targets before? My advice, and not because i shoot one, is to go for the likes of the Savage FTR. They are an unbeatable out of the box target rifle and relatively cheap to buy and set up. A Savage FTR, with Nightforce scope, rings and mounts would stand you about at max €3500 with bipod. A cutom build could cost you this without scope and rings/mounts.

    Start low, but not at a disadvantage.


    have only shot up to 300... will check out a few places to see what kind of trade in against a savage f/tr i can get for my howa....

    thanks once again for all the help....


    tommy:confused::confused:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    ezridax wrote: »
    To the best of my knowledge they are all still works in progress so i doubt if any are up for sale, but i will keep an ear to the ground and should "spare parts" become available for whatever reason i'll let ya know.

    For the time being i won't give out information on anyone's firearm. You understand.;)

    I do indeed Sir.
    But a piece of Plastic is what I am after:D
    Not a firearm.
    I can't get any more witout investing in upgrading my security ;)
    And since Hornady will not have any 55gn Moly shipped to the country until may/June I have time to experiment.

    P.S anybody know of any Hornady 55gn in the Midlands or East?
    MOLY COATED ONLY I can get varmint express, I want Moly!

    PS
    My work collegues christened me Tackleberry because I loved Guns.
    Do you love star trek??

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:EzriDax.jpg


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,696 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    PS
    My work collegues christened me Tackleberry because I loved Guns.
    Do you love star trek??

    Love is a strong word...........:D

    Was watching an old episod when i joined up so it seemed as goos a name as any. Well done though, most people think i'm dyslexic or stoned..........or both......any chocolate............:p
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,590 ✭✭✭Tackleberrywho


    ezridax wrote: »
    Love is a strong word...........:D

    Was watching an old episod when i joined up so it seemed as goos a name as any. Well done though, most people think i'm dyslexic or stoned..........or both......any chocolate............:p

    Well some of my RDF friends call me either Tackleberry because I am so interested in guns ammo and ballistics(or Remington since I own 3 of them)

    But someone used Tackleberry already so I had to change to Tackleberrywho.

    I'd like to change the name but not sure if i can.
    I think there is already a remington out there though


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭dwighet


    ezridax wrote: »
    Love is a strong word...........:D

    Was watching an old episod when i joined up so it seemed as goos a name as any. Well done though, most people think i'm dyslexic or stoned..........or both......any chocolate............:p

    Both......
    ;)


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