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New gun! Rem 5R .308
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<blockquote data-quote="Csafisher" data-source="post: 1107236" data-attributes="member: 31136"><p>So I finally broke down and bought the rifle i have been wanting for awhile, a rem 5R in 308. I broke it in by 1 shot and clean for 10rds and then 2 5rd groups and 1 10rd group. So far my best group was 3 shots during sight in at 80yards with 180gr powerpoint, it was .25''. Other than that im not impressed, I have shot 150gr ballistic silvertips and 150gr powerpoints at 100yd and get about 1.25." I have shot a couple boxes of remingtom match 168gr and got 1-1.5." Bought another box of the 180gr Powerpt and a box of 168 hornady match to try. Maybe it likes heavy bullets?</p><p></p><p>Everything is torqued to spec. 65inlbs on action; bases are el cheapo weaver 2pc(i can see light under the edge of the back one. I have a new egw base on the way.) Rings are burris zee rings and a nikon monarch.</p><p></p><p>I have noticed one lug is about .001'' longer than the other. The short one doesnt get much contact. </p><p></p><p>Also the recoil lug fit has some play in it when not cranked tight, so ill prolly get it skim bedded in the future.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Csafisher, post: 1107236, member: 31136"] So I finally broke down and bought the rifle i have been wanting for awhile, a rem 5R in 308. I broke it in by 1 shot and clean for 10rds and then 2 5rd groups and 1 10rd group. So far my best group was 3 shots during sight in at 80yards with 180gr powerpoint, it was .25''. Other than that im not impressed, I have shot 150gr ballistic silvertips and 150gr powerpoints at 100yd and get about 1.25." I have shot a couple boxes of remingtom match 168gr and got 1-1.5." Bought another box of the 180gr Powerpt and a box of 168 hornady match to try. Maybe it likes heavy bullets? Everything is torqued to spec. 65inlbs on action; bases are el cheapo weaver 2pc(i can see light under the edge of the back one. I have a new egw base on the way.) Rings are burris zee rings and a nikon monarch. I have noticed one lug is about .001'' longer than the other. The short one doesnt get much contact. Also the recoil lug fit has some play in it when not cranked tight, so ill prolly get it skim bedded in the future. [/QUOTE]
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