I really like the R5 Remington Milspec. I think it's one of the best kept secrets amongst factory rifles at a decent price. Several years ago for factory class, Egg Shoot competition where the Remington Milspec qualified as factory, I went through three Milspecs getting approximately 2400 rounds before accuracy began to exceed .25-.5MOA. Barrels ran long strings and very hot in the summer months. While the BTO of these rifles were ran pretty long, in +.150" range, they produced great accuracy with almost identical loads between rifles. My only modifications(allowed) were trigger/stock upgrades to a Jewel or a Timney, and, while not really necessary, a McMillan A5 on one of the rifles. The fit, finish, and reliability of these rifles were IMO, a notch above the other Remington 700's. The biggest surprise was that when Bore-scoped, even after a couple of thousand rounds, the bore looked more like a one of my custom barrels then the rough sewer pipe appearance quite typical with most factory grade barrels. Given my satisfaction with the 308's, I later purchased a 300WM with 24" barrel. Added a muzzle brake, trigger, A3 McMillan stock, and 5x25x56 ATAC-R scope, and this rifle continues to this day to be my go-to LR hunter for larger sized game.
Shown: My Mil Spec 300WM hunter with typical 200 yard oerformand with the 200gr ELD-X,
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