Remington 700 R-5

[moose1]

Hey everyone,

I've been shopping around for a new rifle, and while in a gun shop there was a used Remington 700 R-5 for $1200. This package included a Bushnell Elite 3200 fixed 10x Mil-Dot scope, a 6-9 inch Harris bi-pod, and an H.S. Precision stock. The metal finish was stainless. What I'm wondering is if anyone can go into in depth detail about this model of rifle and I was wondering if anybody had any experience with it. It looked to be in pristine condition.

Thanks to all in advance.

 

[Mudcat]

I have one and its an unbelievable rifle for a pretty much box stock gun. Trigger can be adjusted to pretty good and the LR118 copy that I loaded up for it shoots 3/4MOA or better,I aint a great scope shooter as I am a sling shooter, but I can get it to do at least that, so I bet it will do better). For the $$, I dont think you can go around....they retail for around $1000, IF you can find one.

John

 

[gbee]

They can be bought new in the box for around $950. I seen one go the other day on another site NIB for $950 shipped....

 

[Dug]

Remington calls ths rifle a 700 Stainless Special with a 5-R mil spec barrel, 24". According to an article I read on,as I recall, Sniper Central) the barrel is a production or purchase overrun of barrels for their $2000+ military sniper rifle model,M24?). According to the article, approx. 4-700 of the 700SS' are made a year. So, therefore can be scarce at times. The stock is an H-S Prec. via remington just like they use on their varmit & sendero models.

I am just a farm shooter with intermediate bench skills, & ammeture wind doping ability. My 5-R will shoot a solid 1/2 MOA with me mistreating it. Would love to see what it would do with a pro behind it.

Yes, I am very happy wih mine!

Good luck, Dug

 

[Senderofan]

Was very happy with my Milspec as well. But, it does not have the same contoured barrel as the military M24. The military sniper rifle is more of a straight taper...from what I've been informed of on Sniper's Paradise. Having said this...It is a solid 1/2 inch rifle using very good ammo. This compares to a 3/4 inch plus rifle I had in a PSS of the same caliber. Plus the Milspec with the 5R rifling and 11.25 twist rate was better suited for heavier pills and was much cleaner after a session of shooting.

Good Luck,

Wayne

 

[moose1]

Thanks for your replies.