New Rifle

[mtnpull]

I get to pick up my new rifle today. It has been at the gunsmith for a couple weeks getting some work done. Here's what I got. A Remington model 700 Sendero in 300 RUM. I had the gunsmith install a muzzle break, bed the rifle, install a rifle basix trigger and break in the barrel with a tubz kit. The scope is a Ziess Conquest 6.5x20x50 with turrets.

I can't wait to get out and shoot it and see what kind of groups I am getting. I plan on a 250 yard zero. I'll post some pics once I get it home.

 

[woodzy]

Got the same gun... Love it! Doesn't need muzzle break IMO tho

 

[mtnpull]

Got the same gun... Love it! Doesn't need muzzle break IMO tho

I have a 300 WSM I am replacing (with the rum) and it kicks my ***. You must be a lot tougher than me. What type of groups do you get with your sendero?

 

[woodzy]

Oops, sorry, it's not a sendero... didn't catch that. On my best days I get 1 1/2" groups at 300 yards. I'm happy w/ that.

 

[mtnpull]

Oops, sorry, it's not a sendero... didn't catch that. On my best days I get 1 1/2" groups at 300 yards. I'm happy w/ that.

1.5" at 300 yards is excellent. I would be happy with that. Although for what I am putting into this gun, I better get some incredible groups.

 

[woodzy]

hand loads are most definitely your friend w/ that gun! And that group is not the norm by any means!! ha

 

[snowbunny chaser]

I have a 338 edge based off the 300 ultra SPS. @ 300 yards a 3 shot group is pretty much touching one another.

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[woodzy]

people still shoot their groups off benches??

 

[snowbunny chaser]

people still shoot their groups off benches??

well off the bench or using my bi-pod it is the same. this rifle is not a stand and shoot kind of thing. it weighs around 14 pounds.

 

[woodzy]

well off the bench or using my bi-pod it is the same. this rifle is not a stand and shoot kind of thing. it weighs around 14 pounds.

Jeeeebus!!! Thing should come with tracks and a turrett!!!

 

[ace44]

I had powell rifles in New Mexico build me a 300 rum on the remington 700. Stainless steel and put a 4.5 X14 leupold boone and crocket scope on it. It is the best gun I have ever shot. I can't say enough good things about it. handloading is by far the best way to go for a custom rifle. I am getting some awesome groups off of a bench at the range. Now I can't use the gun as an excuse, of course I never miss anyway.

 

[BigJake]

One thing to remember, most rifles are more accurate than the person shooting it. Human error can be a b!tch at times.

 

[ace44]

One thing to remember, most rifles are more accurate than the person shooting it. Human error can be a b!tch at times.

I agree, but it sure is nice to have a half inch group at 200 yards off the bench.

 

[mtnpull]

I have a 338 edge based off the 300 ultra SPS. @ 300 yards a 3 shot group is pretty much touching one another.

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Those are some incredible groups!

So here is my rifle. It has got to be close to 14 lbs as well.

I bought some Double Tap ammo with 200 gr accubonds moving at 3200 fps. Shoots a clover leaf group at 100 yards! I can't wait to get it out to 300 yards and see what the groups do. I also shot my mtn goat at 358 yards a couple days ago and hit just where I wanted to.

 

[mtnpull]

I thought I'd get this one back ttt cause rifles are

 

[snowbunny chaser]

Those are some incredible groups!

So here is my rifle. It has got to be close to 14 lbs as well.

I bought some Double Tap ammo with 200 gr accubonds moving at 3200 fps. Shoots a clover leaf group at 100 yards! I can't wait to get it out to 300 yards and see what the groups do. I also shot my mtn goat at 358 yards a couple days ago and hit just where I wanted to.

 

[mtnpull]

Nice, that thing is sweet.

 

[snowbunny chaser]

I'm pushing a 300 gr. sierra match king at 2830.

 

[mtnpull]

I'm pushing a 300 gr. sierra match king at 2830.

Holy shiz that is fast for a 300 grain bullet! Does that bullet hold up on game?

 

[snowbunny chaser]

It blows big holes in them! For a match grade bullet it sure expands well.