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#21 ·
Lonely Raven said:
That looks like a fantastic rifle!

Inu, I'll take you out to Aurora Sportsman's Club, and I bet we could get you certified on the 600 yard range.
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I'm ready to go! Got ammo and my bipod in. :p Also looking for a range to join! Thinking ISRA or ASC.. Would like one where I would able to bring guests in (that don't have to join if they don't want too). I called ISRA today and I think they said that after one visit my guests would have to join? I'm unsure because my phone sucks. :(
 
#23 ·
Inu said:
I'm ready to go! Got ammo and my bipod in. :p Also looking for a range to join! Thinking ISRA or ASC.. Would like one where I would able to bring guests in (that don't have to join if they don't want too). I called ISRA today and I think they said that after one visit my guests would have to join? I'm unsure because my phone sucks. :(
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ASC members can bring up to 3 guests at one time, and it's $10 for each guest. If your Married, your wife gets in with you at no charge.

It is damn expensive though. When I signed up this year, it was $315 for a year membership, and $315 initiation fee, and $25 application fee. I heard they were having a members meeting in September to discuss changing the fee strategy for next year (especially since the Olympics isn't going to be in Chicago - giving them a crap ton of money), but I missed that meeting due to work and I'm not sure what the final vote was.

I really enjoy shooting at ASC, though their facilities are still not built up yet. The cost, and the fact that the ASC is much like the Chicago Unions - e.g. pale, stale, and male, is a bit of a turn off. A bunch of us younger guys are slowly making changes to make it more than shotgun sports and benchrest shooting. The Zombie Shoot next month is a great example of this.

If you do decide to sign up, I'd be happy to be your sponsor. You might want to wait till late winter or early spring, unless you like shooting in the winter months.
 
#25 ·
Nice thread, i'm thinking about doing a 700 build myself. THinking the 700 sps tactical, adding a nice scope, bi-pod, and possibly changing out the stock.
 
#26 ·
Drama said:
Nice thread, i'm thinking about doing a 700 build myself. THinking the 700 sps tactical, adding a nice scope, bi-pod, and possibly changing out the stock.
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Cool, what range are you planning on shooting? 600+ yards? Have you ever shot at that distance?

With some minor tweaks and good ammo, your AR should be able to hit 5-600 yards pretty reliably. A tuned Rem 700 will get you out to 800 or so, is it worth the cost to get that extra 200 yards?

Figure $1,700 for the rifle. $1,500 for the glass. $2-3/round for that distance stuff.

Alternatively, a White Oak barrel, Variable power optic and a nice trigger will get your AR out to 600 for 1/3 the cost and will make those hits with .30/round ammo.

Long distance stuff is very hard and not very practical, just my :2cents:.
 
#27 ·
Most of my shotting will be 100-200 yards, and there will be a few days here and there probably at 600.

Yes, the AR can get to that distance, but wind will become a factor and I want to cut down on that.

I'm fine with spending $2k on the
Cost of Gun $573 (plus fees)
Scope: $700-$1500budget (not sure what I want yet)
I'll reload my ammo for this.

*Note looking to pick this up in 308, but I am also considering it in .223. It really depends on if I plan to hunt with this or not.
 
#28 · (Edited)
Drama said:
Most of my shotting will be 100-200 yards, and there will be a few days here and there probably at 600.

Yes, the AR can get to that distance, but wind will become a factor and I want to cut down on that.

I'm fine with spending $2k on the
Cost of Gun $573 (plus fees)
Scope: $700-$1500budget (not sure what I want yet)
I'll reload my ammo for this.

*Note looking to pick this up in 308, but I am also considering it in .223. It really depends on if I plan to hunt with this or not.
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If you get it in .223, how will this make wind less of a factor?

You're not going to have a viable platform for $573. You'll need another several hundred $$ in upgrades before you have a decent setup. Trigger work, rings, bedding, better barrel, chassis work, etc.

If you're running that rifle stock, you won't need anything nicer than $300 glass.

A stock Rem 700 is a fine rifle, especially for hunting and long distance target shooting but at 100-200 yards, it's just silly if you have a decent AR already.

Quality bolt guns pull ahead of ARs at the 500+ yard range. That's where the extreme accuracy becomes a factor.

Here's a thought, buy the scope you decide upon for the Rem 700, mount it on your AR, take it up to 600 yards without any other mods to your AR, see how it performs, if you need it tighter than that, buy the Rem 700.

I'd be willing to bet that you'll realize you don't need the extra accuracy.
 
#29 ·
SmartDrug said:
If you get it in .223, how will this make wind less of a factor?
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Obviously I wasn't expecting better results for the .223 with the Remington. I was referring to better results with the .308. I'm just saying i'm also considering the .223 (mostly if I want to keep ammo costs and recoil down)

You're not going to have a viable platform for $573. You'll need another several hundred $$ in upgrades before you have a decent setup. Trigger work, rings, bedding, better barrel, chassis work, etc.
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I disagree. Sniper central did a review and got .381", .362" and .313" groups with a stock setup (and a scope) at 100yards and they indicated some shooter error in the setup.

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Here's a thought, buy the scope you decide upon for the Rem 700, mount it on your AR, take it up to 600 yards without any other mods to your AR, see how it performs, if you need it tighter than that, buy the Rem 700.
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That is a very good idea.
 
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Or build a diffrent caliber upper to share your lower. This will put to the test your assembly skills and the quality of parts you bought

I don't remeber what length barrel and twist you got, so you better make sure the ammo matches the upper or your wasting money trying to group. And don't expect 24"-26" bolt gun groups out of a gasser.
Gas guns take a hell of a driver to make perform, and buddy.... you still got a lot to learn!

As stated, a GOOD scope may be the bestthing to buy 1st.
 
#32 ·
Ofc. Ponch said:
Or build a diffrent caliber upper to share your lower. This will put to the test your assembly skills and the quality of parts you bought

I don't remeber what length barrel and twist you got, so you better make sure the ammo matches the upper or your wasting money trying to group. And don't expect 24"-26" bolt gun groups out of a gasser.
Gas guns take a hell of a driver to make perform, and buddy.... you still got a lot to learn!

As stated, a GOOD scope may be the bestthing to buy 1st.
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My AR has a 16" 1-9 heavy barrel
 
Discussion starter · #33 ·
52, 62 or 69gr match ammo. don't go heavier than 69 or lighter than 52 and if it isnt match your wasting your time. And with a 16" tube you will see groups open up quick.

For the sake of time and money just buy a P model in .223 or .308 and a good optic and shoot it. All this R&D for a fun gun for you isnt worth it.
 
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