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So I started a long range gun build a year ago and I haven't finished it yet, but I really want to.

So far I have:
  • Remington 700 (.308) SPS Tactical AAC short action
  • Overmolded Hogue stock
  • Harris Engineering Hinged Bipod
  • Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Optic
What I need:
  • Mount
  • Rings
Any advice for a quality set of rings and a mount?
Anything else I need for this gun?
 
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dougiemac said:
So I started a long range gun build a year ago and I haven't finished it yet, but I really want to.

So far I have:
  • Remington 700 (.308) SPS Tactical AAC short action
  • Overmolded Hogue stock
  • Harris Engineering Hinged Bipod
  • Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x50 Optic
What I need:
  • Mount
  • Rings
Any advice for a quality set of rings and a mount?
Anything else I need for this gun?
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A new stock. From the little research I’ve done the houge stock is not the best option.
 
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Quality 20-30MOA (max) scope rail. Nightforce, Badger, etc.

Mounts. Stay with quality and spend some money. Personally, I like rings, but mounts have their pros as well. If you go with a mount, get something that you torque on, not a QD lever as they can come loose. Nightforce, Seekins, zrodelta, Spuhr (if you want to be big money), even Vortex Precision matched and Badger make good rings. Since you already have a NF scope, I'd stick with NF rings so that the panties match the bra.

And you need a good trigger. Huber Concepts makes my favorite. Trigger Tech, Timney Calvin Elite and Jewels are all very popular as well.

In time, I'd replace the stock. The Hogue is flimsy.
 
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If you’re ever around Douglasville @dougiemac Gables Sporting goods has started carrying KRG chassis’s in store. Last I was in there they had probably 6 or 7 on the shelf. I can swing by tomorrow to check their inventory if you’d like.
 
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Rwjeter said:
If you’re ever around Douglasville @dougiemac Gables Sporting goods has started carrying KRG chassis’s in store. Last I was in there they had probably 6 or 7 on the shelf. I can swing by tomorrow to check their inventory if you’d like.
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Cool...don't go out of your way, but if you're in there I'd appreciate a stock / price check.

The Bravo chassis is nice and only $350 online...the Whiskey 3 looks amazing, but $900? Wheh... I might as well get a GA Precision rifle and ditch my 700.
 
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Muzzle brake would be nice as well. If no can, I like the APA little bastard. GA made and work very well.
 
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dougiemac said:
Cool...don't go out of your way, but if you're in there I'd appreciate a stock / price check.

The Bravo chassis is nice and only $350 online...the Whiskey 3 looks amazing, but $900? Wheh... I might as well get a GA Precision rifle and ditch my 700.
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Bro, I’m always looking for reason to go into the gun store. The ones I noticed were the Whiskey Chassis. But there’s a good possibility they will have others by now.
 
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Bro, I’m always looking for reason to go into the gun store. The ones I noticed were the Whiskey Chassis. But there’s a good possibility they will have others by now.
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The KRG X-ray would be another good quasi budget option. They probably carry those as well. Essentially a polymer version on the Whiskey 3
 
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The KRG X-ray would be another good quasi budget option. They probably carry those as well. Essentially a polymer version on the Whiskey 3
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I looked at an X-ray as an option for the 455 before I bought the VPT with the Manners. Also a quality option @dougiemac . Manners makes a SWEET stock.
 
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While we’re on the topic, what bipod is everyone running. I’m about to take the leap for the Harris S-BRM (notched legs/swivel) I know @cmshoot mentioned it in particular. The cheap Blackhawk! wasn’t doing my 455 justice. @ReservoirDawg10 @War Paint
 
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Rwjeter said:
While we’re on the topic, what bipod is everyone running. I’m about to take the leap for the Harris S-BRM (notched legs/swivel) I know @cmshoot mentioned it in particular. The cheap Blackhawk! wasn’t doing my 455 justice. @ReservoirDawg10 @War Paint
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Harris SBRM notched legs with Hawk Hill feet and Atlas PSR for me. I'd look at Accutac as well if looking at Atlas money
 
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The Harris is still to gold standard for bipods. The Atlas, Accutac, etc are all great, but the Harris is probably still the best all around bipod.
 
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