Remington 700BDL in 300 RUM Accuracy-?

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Chas1

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I purchased the above new in 2002 and equipped it with a Leupold Premier Scope 3.5-14x50mm and Burris Mounts,no other modifications(factory standard model). Assuming the shooter is a good shot and the cartridges have been hand reloaded for increased accuracy....Then what group could one reasonably expect at 200 yards from this gun. I know there are other variables wind, temp etc.
 
lefty o said:
there is one sure fire way to find out, go shoot it.
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I have shot it numerous times w/factory ammo...groups horribly. I know there are many factors that effect tight groups but for now i'm focusing on the rifle and cartridge components. I'd rather not make the investment in caliber specific reloading components only to find out that my rifle will need a lot of custom work done on it in order for it to group decently at 200 yards. If in fact the 700 would require a fair amount of work then I'd just as soon get a custom built benchrest...What are your thoughts.
 
I HAD a 300 RUM in a 700 which shot MOA and often better.
However, it's recoil is too much to permit the average person to maintain consistant shooting form and concentration which is necessary to wring the most accuracy out of any rifle.
A brake would beneficial on this chambering.
I sold the rifle as it beat me up to where I would get a headache after only 3 shots ,and it began to affect my shooting form when I shot the smaller calibers in competition.
 
Save your money and stop messing with the thing. Take it to a Accuracy minded smith with a bore scope and have him inspect the entire rifle. I charge $20 for this in my shop and do it as you stand there, I will show you any issues if there are any found. You may have to look but I'm sure you will find someone nearby with the right equipment and additude to help you. If your gun gets a clean bill of health try handloading. If it fails inspection You just saved alot of reloading components and hours of frustrasion.

This is the best advice I can give you.

With a reciever "blueprint" and a custom barrel 300 RUMs are capable of 1/4 minute accuracy.
 
Once again

I agree with borescoping the barrel on any Remington factory barrel before shooting one bullet down the bore. At least those made in the past 15 years.

Lot of barrels out there with rifling missing in spots sometimes about an inch and a half near the throat, but only on one side:)=

If the bore is acceptable have the rifle crowned, pillar bedded and trigger adjusted.

I would also recommend fire lapping with David Tubb's Final Finish.

Then to test for accuracy shoot Sierra 168 Match Kings at 200 yards; because if they won't shoot most likely nothing will. Hopefully it will shoot 2 inches at 200 yards.

Most folks just don't realize how hard it is to shoot small groups and the type of setup it takes to do just that. It is not as simple as holding the crosshairs on the target and pulling the trigger.

I can't believe the folks that try shooting groups without wind flags
 
John S said:
I agree with borescoping the barrel on any Remington factory barrel before shooting one bullet down the bore. At least those made in the past 15 years.

Lot of barrels out there with rifling missing in spots sometimes about an inch and a half near the throat, but only on one side:)=


That is the truth! I bought a M700 BDL .270 last year that has the rifling missing in the first 1/2 of the throat on one side:mad:

I will never buy another firearm without an inspection from my borescope first, at least now that I have one.
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Chas1:

I traded for a slightly used Remington 700 Synthetic Police Special in 300 Ultra Mag a few years ago.

Borescoped barrel, installed a Vias muzzle brake, Simms Vibration recoil pad, bedded action, and adjusted trigger. prior to ever shooting rifle.

Although rifle weighed over 13 pounds, recoil was still absolutely disgusting at best.

Best 3 shot group after approximately 200 rounds testing different slow burning powders and match bullets was 1.020" 3 shot groups and at 100 yards using a good machine rest and windflags.

I did not see point of going any further with load development with a rifle that was uncomfortable to shoot expensive components.

If you are a magnum cartridge shooter, a consideration might be 7mm Remington mag. Capable of much better accuracy with alot less bang and bump.

Hope this helps!

Cob
 
I had a stock Sendero in 300 Ultra I shot for a coupla years.

Best it would do was a 5.4"..........

at a 1000yards.

Al
 
Thanks for all the responses. Implementing all the excellent advice you've given me on improving this rifle could cost quite a penny as such I think I'll skip the investment and instead use it as a good excuse to have a benchrest gun built...that's kinda what my hearts been set on lately. Having said that I know there are a number of good smiths-King, Tannel, Gritters, Spencer, Tooley and others...any tips on who in your opinion you go to with a 338 project (ie.338 RUM, 338-378 Weatherby, 338-416 or the likes). Again thanks for taking the time to respond. Chas.
 
Had a sporter weight Rem 700 in 300 RUM

Mine had a Hogue Aftermarket stock with special recoil pad,also a Vias muzzle brake.That rifle shot under MOA with 95grs of Retumbo shooting 200 gr Nosler Accubonds.Sounded like an Atom bomb still kicked very hard but it was a great shooter. Problem: Shot a CA Black bear out of a tree 80 yards.All three shots in the "Boiler room" (Destroyed a lot of meat)Even with all that power it still took 3 shots.(Guide told me to try and shoot him behind the ear)Soon traded that rifle for a Cooper 22-250AI significantly less recoil.
 
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