Hi I see a lot if people wanting a dual rifle that's successful in both. The general answer is , it's not possible , they are a poor job in both! I know I said I would this thread die and I will if people don't want it to continue !
Yes I hunt with this rifle ! I have 2 barrels a 26" barrel and a 28". It's only a day before Crowsnest this rifle put down a couple of head of sick cattle ( that's life in the country
The longest hit on feral pest was taken with 26" barrel a couple of years ago at 875 m ranged of a tree ( Leica ) plus a guessed 60 m a bit over a thousand yds with a dyer ( they work well at terminal). Was a lucky shot ! Bit skill and a lot of luck! Perfect conditions!
It's also successfull at f class . The only limiting factor is the nut behind the gun . Of late it has been getting quite high x counts up against pandas , Barnards , pythons . However hunting is usually from a car or 4 wheeler not a carry rifle ! Have a Sako L579 for that ! It's no good freestanding off the shoulder
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So it can be done! But , usually a dedicated fclass rifle is the way to go ! So for Remington fans this thread will continue as a blog unless people don't want it! I will only mark the achievements of F class only. It's very tough now up against A graders so I wouldn't expect a lot of posts.
Also the rems days are numbered as I have a panda action coming . Any updates will likely be edits!
This blog is for the benifet of Remington lovers , especially those that use them in the services around the free world.
Just another edit as I don't have a life ! The below photo was taken just before the Queens . It was shot be 3 different shooters at Cadarga at a range of 1030 m, with 155 hybreds. Out if the 20 shots below are the ones that hit , slightly wind affected , no flags and no mirage as it was drizzly .
There are two groups that are exactly .1 of a mill apart or one click!
Was lots of fun as u lined up , took the shot , saw the gong swing . Then still had time to remove the earmuffs to hear the tink noise coming back!
Ok club shoot 2 weeks go 500 yds Personal Best 123.10 out of 126
1st Crowsnest sweepstakes and Grand agg!
Edit:13.3.15 blowing primers , stuffed the Jewell trigger ! Timminy now in its place ! Load developing tomorrow see if possibly poor batch of primers causing problem!
City V Counrty next weekend !
23.3.15
56.?? At 300 , nerves my fault !
53.1/53.1 @ 1000 had troubles with misfires . Will change over spring and fireing pin!
Look this old girl has carried me far .But can't wait for the panda, and turn this rifle back into a hunting rifle!
29.3 pulled out old tub quick lock spring and firing pin ( over 2500 rounds old ) and new stock spring and pin . Seemed to fix blowing primers and misfires !
Kruger cup is next at Crowsnest end of next month!
4.4.15
I'm over th moon at the above , last Saturday 15 shot match 100. No blown primers !
Below is sighting in for 168 z max for hunting trip coming up!
There are 4 shots . The ones near the bull are at my 155 hybred zero. The ones way off are with the magspeed chrony mounted . Was 2790 Fps
Over 1600 rounds and hole through hole still . Absolutely over the moon !
Edit 14.4.15
I ordered a whole new firing pin assembly a few weeks ago from brownells . Amazing , $65 Us plus postage and the quality of workmanship was outstanding ! When the trigger breaks the sound is a lot more positive than the speed lock kit! I believe this was the main reason for the hang fires and blown primers . Had no issues with primers of late with the stock pin and spring.
Hopefully u can get the part number from the above . They are totally cnc machined ! Regards Graham.
Edit 1.6.15. Yes this blog is finished but an extraordinary thing happined at the Bundy OPM . My Son shot a 90.7 ( out of 90 ) with this gun at 800 yds and beat me . I was using the pesco panda " the blue whale".
