MudRunner2005
Well-Known Member
I have this exact rifle, and it's little brother in .308 Win. Both are shooters. The .308 Win will shoot in the 0.1xx" range with handloads, if I do my part. And they only have trigger swaps, and the action screws torqued to 65 inch-pounds. Other than that, all factory, no bedding job, nothing.Remington Firearms Model 85505 700 5-R Bolt 300
$805 cash right now at Budsguns
Seems like the 5R's have consistantly good barrels, where the rest can be a crap shoot as to if it is going to be good or not. This one has a 26" barrel to maximize velocity.. you can also get the same rifle in a 24" barrel if you are looking for a handier rifle. The Remington .300 WM's come with a 1 in 10 twist barrel which is pretty standard for the .30 calibers.
The Remington 700 5-R sets the benchmark for accuracy and durability. Muchlike M-24, the barrel is cold hammer forged and features 5-R rifling. The 5R rifling profile increases barrel life expectancy, accuracy and creates less fouling and bullet deformation over time. It has a stainless steel action and barrel, H.S. Precision composite stock, dual front swivel stud
system, and a X-Mark Pro adjustable trigger.
This model has a 26" barrel chambered in 300 Winchester Magnum.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/42393/remington+firearms+85505+700+5-r+bolt+300+winchester+magnum+26+3+1+synthetic+h
Just add a Timney Calvin Elite or Trigger Tech trigger and you are probably good to go.
The picture in my avatar was a 24-shot hot-lap that I shot using my 5R .308 Win when it was 100% factory, even the trigger. It was almost under 1".