Rem 700 build

[Stan Malinky]

I have a 1960 vintage rem 700 in 222 caliber with over 10,000 rounds down the pipe. I am looking to up grade to a long distance flatter shooting caliber. Any suggestions?

 

[Bob Wright]

So a short action magnum or anything to carry a longer OAL cartridge would need consideration of mag length of your current rig. Start with a measure of the mag box. Then look at options.

 

[MagnumManiac]

204 Ruger with that bolt face.

Cheers.

 

[Phil Rizzo]

204 Ruger with that bolt face.

Cheers.

He's baaaaaaaack! Hope you are well.
Sorry for the derail Stan.
The Maniac from down under had a procedure yesterday

 

[ShtrRdy]

I'd go for a 223 with fast twist barrel to shoot heavies. 80 to 90 grain

 

[sable tireur]

I am looking to up grade to a long distance flatter shooting caliber. Any suggestions?

Do you want to stick with the .223 bolt face or pay for the modifications to shoot another cartridge?

 

[xsn10s]

204 Ruger with that bolt face.

Cheers.

204 Ruger would be flatter shooting out to 500-maybe 600 yards? Or a 20 Practical if you're a handloader for easy, cheap brass. I lust after a 20 Practical or a fast twist .223. Maybe a .223 AI!

 

[Gary in MD]

Yea, I'd go with the 223AI or the 204 if keeping that bolt face.

 

[QuietTexan]

223AI set up for the Berger 85.5gn, or 6x45 Improved. 58gn 6mm V-Max doesn't suffer anything compared to a 223 AI.

The 204 Ruger is flatter in the vertical, but less so in the horizontal unless you happen to find some 55gn Bergers. 224 and 6mm have more heavy options.