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dmschmidt
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What sort of accuracy has anyone seen from a factory 700 BDL? I'm considering a 300 win mag with fluted barrel and wood stock. I know Tikkas are nail drivers, but I'd like to buy American.
I did an FFL transfer through my gunsmith who is an instructor at a local gunsmithing program. I went to pick up the rifle earlier this week. He told me about a couple of Remingtons that they brought as class projects to customize as gifts for someone related to the college (blueprint, shilen barrels, triggers, and custom stocks). These were brought for the actions and were the low end models, but the trigger guards were plastic. Most importantly the action face of one was almost 0.010" out of square and the other had less than 10% lug contact.
I have a 84M Kimber in 7-08, doesn't feed real good, have to be careful when racking one in, also, after 6 rounds, the accuarcy goes from a best of 1.5" to 6" real fast! If I clean the barrel every 6 rounds or so, it stays consistant. Not a bad hunting rifle I guess, just not what I expect from a rifle in this price range. After deer season, I'm going to lap the barrel in hopes of improving the fouling issue.My father and I have had nothing but good luck with Remington, and now that they have an adjustable trigger they are much more of a value. But last time I looked the Remington's are more $ than the Tikka and I too buy american when ever possible , but best bang for the buck is the Tikka, IMO
Did you have a bad experince w/Kimber? Explain please.
I have a 84M Kimber in 7-08, doesn't feed real good, have to be careful when racking one in, also, after 6 rounds, the accuarcy goes from a best of 1.5" to 6" real fast! If I clean the barrel every 6 rounds or so, it stays consistant. Not a bad hunting rifle I guess, just not what I expect from a rifle in this price range. After deer season, I'm going to lap the barrel in hopes of improving the fouling issue.