@8:40 Banana Peel ... The 1998 VLS stock Is much stiffer , & more weight , with no metal . I swapped the laminated stock , it was a good stock , the grass is always greener .
I got plenty varmint over here !,,, only problem is I don’t live in a rural area , so I got a few dogs to help me out ,my little guy is tougher than a $2 steak!. But don’t get me wrong I love the Remington! Awesome video Howard , the flask comment made me laugh !
That's a good choice in stocks. If you were to put a H-S Precision on it, you might have to wait for them to build it. The Magpul hunter stocks I have shot all enhance accuracy. About half the cost of a H-S also.
Well, HR, I missed the normal 0800 kickoff, due to a routine dental appointment. But, with coffee in hand, I began watch a few minutes ago and your “Rabbi comment” clearly was th best part of this Wednesday morning (thank you). I enjoyed the video and really learned from it. I’m compelled, however, to offer a comment. Although I understand the “new Remington” offers several model 700 variants (obviously, with differing prices and features), I was quite disappointed with the factory stock’s rudimentary design (e.g., no bedding block whatsoever, no free floated barrel, and what I can only describe as a shoddy appearing component). After all, this is a Remington 700, which traditionally has implied a top quality designed and manufactured rifle. Okay, I certainly appreciate the fact that you’ll greatly enjoy upgrading this rifle to a superior one, however, if Remington wants to regain its stature - that that should be their objective, if they want to survive - then (imho) they cannot denigrate the “700’s” long renowned reputation with marginal products. With all this said, I greatly enjoyed watching your stock replacement; it’s amazing, things can actually be doing quickly and correctly, when an individual has the right tools, the right workbench, and ESPECIALLY the right expertise and experience.
Thanks Roy. I agree with your thoughts on the 700. The old Remington 700 Varmint model with the wood stock (circa 1970) was, in my estimation, a much better rifle than this one. At least the barrel was free floated (although the bedding might have needed a touch of Acraglass). Fortunately, the factory is upgrading the OEM trigger. These stocks need to go away too.
@@hrfunk I should add that I prefer wood over synthetic and that's why I haven't jumped in on a new, modern one (God's caliber, of course). Watching your takedown makes me want to reconsider. Thanks again! PS The Stingrays are fabulous! Every weekend they get prime attention in the backyard. 👍
I like the way you replace items with instruction. The Magpul stock seems so much better than the skinnier stock that it came with. I also installed a Magpul magazine adapter to replace my bottom metal hinged item after nearly a decade of using the hinged. For my install, I had to do some mods to the stock and it now can only feed .308 cartridges with an OAL of 2.800". A small downfall but works well with magazine. Works very nice after some tweaking and adjustments after my video of it. Looking forward to next range session too.
Good thing your not in a hurry ! The recoil is not as bad as you may think , I still saw the owner get scope eye ??? He should have known better , not a newb .
I have a 308 Remington 700 SPS with a 20” barrel. I used a Bell and Carlson m40 stock with a Wyatt outdoors mag conversion because the magpul 700 accessories weren’t out yet. Overall they both work great and the gun shoots 1/2” groups at a 100 yards with 150 grain Winchester extreme points.
Hello HR. If I may make a suggestion, shoot groups after each change. Then compare to previous targets to visually show any improvement from the modification . It will be interesting to see if improving a lower tier gun is cheaper than getting the high end accurate model.
Unfortunately, I’m already several modifications into the process. I wanted to get the work done while it’s cold outside. I want to start testing the system when the weather breaks.
I'm somewhat surprised that in this day and age Remington still ships their rifiles without a free floating barrel. Way back in the early seventys I had a 700 ADL in 243. It came from the factory with a barrel that required a lot of work to mak it free floating, which by the way greatly improved the accuracy on folow up shots...
HR. I bought the same remmy 700 varmint but chambered in 6.5 creedmoore. I agree the factory stock is garbage. My factory trigger is an adjustable trigger. However, remmington put appoxy over the adjustment screw!! A dental pick cleaned that off. I also put my riffle in a magpul pro hunter stock. It just shoots so much better. Great video.
Flawless description and pace/flow in this video. I’m sending this fundamental background learning to my new clients. Thanks for all this explanation and understanding! Peace Be The Journey!
Outstanding Howard I like the New Stock and Magazine well . I bet that thing has an awesome Velocity with the longer barrel. Some 173 Grain Boat Tail match ammo should the sweet spot for it.
After you get though your upgrades I would love to see you talk on one of your later videos about how this rifle with upgrades compares to buying the Magpul Enhanced 700 which has the Magpul stock and other upgrades.
Are you not planning on shooting long range? Not sure why you wouldn't choose a 20 MOA rail, but if you're not going to shoot a thousand yards or more, then I guess it doesn't matter that much. Interesting choice of stock, I've not had opportunity to get behind one of the Magpul Hunters, but perhaps when you hit the range with it, you can describe the advantages.
Most of my shooting will be less than 1000 yards. I've shot to 1200 yards using just the elevation in the scope and the reticle, so if I do decide to stretch its legs, I can reach a good way. I'm going to do a wrap up video and discuss all the upgrades to include their pros and cons.
The 700 receiver, and barrel have a lot going for them. It's what they chose to attach to those components that was lacking. I wish they would just sell the barreled action and let shooters outfit them as they wish.
Nicely done H R, been looking to get a bolt action rifle for the collect and have been a fan of the Rem 700 for a long time. Due to the modifications needed as per your videos/reviews do you think it would be better cost wise to get a lower level 700 and build it up ?
I bought my 700 ADL Tactical in 2020 from Dicks Sporting Goods for $419 with the intention of building it up for long range shooting. Almost identical setup as HR’s and I just dropped mine in the same stock. I would definitely try to find an ADL to get in at a lower cost. Palmetto State Armory is supposed to be coming out with their own 700 action clone rifles soon by the way and one is a budget friendly model.
HR looking great. The rifle is getting its personality any pet names yet? I have one observation Why didn't you do the trigger replacement while you had the action out of the stock? I was at the range today with my Mauser 98 project it shoots no issues I will be mounting a pic rail on it. I have an older Weaver V7-1 2.5x 7 x 32 scope to make it more time appropriate. lol
That factory stock ought to embarrass Remington. It reminds me of some of the old polymer/fiberglass stocks on some rifles when they began moving away from walnut a few decades ago. Gawd-awful ugly and inside nothing much more than you'd get on an old Daisy BB gun. Don't blame you for switching that out right off the bat.
@8:40 Banana Peel ... The 1998 VLS stock Is much stiffer , & more weight , with no metal . I swapped the laminated stock , it was a good stock , the grass is always greener .
I had a 700 VS with the HS Precision Stock. I wish I'd kept hold of that one.
I got plenty varmint over here !,,, only problem is I don’t live in a rural area , so I got a few dogs to help me out ,my little guy is tougher than a $2 steak!. But don’t get me wrong I love the Remington! Awesome video Howard , the flask comment made me laugh !
That's a good choice in stocks. If you were to put a H-S Precision on it, you might have to wait for them to build it. The Magpul hunter stocks I have shot all enhance accuracy. About half the cost of a H-S also.
Well, HR, I missed the normal 0800 kickoff, due to a routine dental appointment. But, with coffee in hand, I began watch a few minutes ago and your “Rabbi comment” clearly was th best part of this Wednesday morning (thank you).
I enjoyed the video and really learned from it. I’m compelled, however, to offer a comment. Although I understand the “new Remington” offers several model 700 variants (obviously, with differing prices and features), I was quite disappointed with the factory stock’s rudimentary design (e.g., no bedding block whatsoever, no free floated barrel, and what I can only describe as a shoddy appearing component). After all, this is a Remington 700, which traditionally has implied a top quality designed and manufactured rifle. Okay, I certainly appreciate the fact that you’ll greatly enjoy upgrading this rifle to a superior one, however, if Remington wants to regain its stature - that that should be their objective, if they want to survive - then (imho) they cannot denigrate the “700’s” long renowned reputation with marginal products.
With all this said, I greatly enjoyed watching your stock replacement; it’s amazing, things can actually be doing quickly and correctly, when an individual has the right tools, the right workbench, and ESPECIALLY the right expertise and experience.
Thanks Roy. I agree with your thoughts on the 700. The old Remington 700 Varmint model with the wood stock (circa 1970) was, in my estimation, a much better rifle than this one. At least the barrel was free floated (although the bedding might have needed a touch of Acraglass). Fortunately, the factory is upgrading the OEM trigger. These stocks need to go away too.
Excellent presentation. My 700s are inherited and I wouldn't sell any of them. Well done! Thank you.
You're welcome Vegas.
@@hrfunk I should add that I prefer wood over synthetic and that's why I haven't jumped in on a new, modern one (God's caliber, of course). Watching your takedown makes me want to reconsider. Thanks again!
PS
The Stingrays are fabulous! Every weekend they get prime attention in the backyard. 👍
I’m glad they’re working well for you. I still like mine too!
Can't wait to see it perform at the range again.
I like the way you replace items with instruction. The Magpul stock seems so much better than the skinnier stock that it came with. I also installed a Magpul magazine adapter to replace my bottom metal hinged item after nearly a decade of using the hinged. For my install, I had to do some mods to the stock and it now can only feed .308 cartridges with an OAL of 2.800". A small downfall but works well with magazine. Works very nice after some tweaking and adjustments after my video of it. Looking forward to next range session too.
Thanks. Me too!
I have a Remington 700ADL in 7mm Magnum, I bought it new in 1986. I still have never shot it! I want to change it up a bit, then start using it.
Good thing your not in a hurry ! The recoil is not as bad as you may think , I still saw the owner get scope eye ??? He should have known better , not a newb .
@@danoneill2846 I have bigger calibers, no problem.
I have a 308 Remington 700 SPS with a 20” barrel. I used a Bell and Carlson m40 stock with a Wyatt outdoors mag conversion because the magpul 700 accessories weren’t out yet. Overall they both work great and the gun shoots 1/2” groups at a 100 yards with 150 grain Winchester extreme points.
Hello HR. If I may make a suggestion, shoot groups after each change. Then compare to previous targets to visually show any improvement from the modification . It will be interesting to see if improving a lower tier gun is cheaper than getting the high end accurate model.
Unfortunately, I’m already several modifications into the process. I wanted to get the work done while it’s cold outside. I want to start testing the system when the weather breaks.
I'm somewhat surprised that in this day and age Remington still ships their rifiles without a free floating barrel. Way back in the early seventys I had a 700 ADL in 243. It came from the factory with a barrel that required a lot of work to mak it free floating, which by the way greatly improved the accuracy on folow up shots...
To be fair, some of their higher end rifles are free floated. It boggles my mind that the SPS Varmint models are not.
Looking forward to this. Really enjoyed having a Remington 700.
HR. I bought the same remmy 700 varmint but chambered in 6.5 creedmoore. I agree the factory stock is garbage. My factory trigger is an adjustable trigger. However, remmington put appoxy over the adjustment screw!! A dental pick cleaned that off. I also put my riffle in a magpul pro hunter stock. It just shoots so much better. Great video.
Thanks! May I ask when you bought your rifle?
That's the best, how to, video ever. Looking forward to your next outing on the range to see the accuracy improvement. Thanks from an English fan.
You’re welcome David! I’m very excited to get this rifle back on the range too!
Flawless description and pace/flow in this video. I’m sending this fundamental background learning to my new clients. Thanks for all this explanation and understanding! Peace Be The Journey!
Thank you!
It’s going to be fun to watch how the groupings change with this rifle. I’m looking forward to this series.
Excellent series!
Basically, you’re modifying the gun to the way it should have been designed and manufactured.
At least to the way I would have preferred it to have been.
very cool. I just bought a seekin's precision bottom metal for my R700 6.5 Creedmoor
Outstanding Howard I like the New Stock and Magazine well . I bet that thing has an awesome Velocity with the longer barrel. Some 173 Grain Boat Tail match ammo should the sweet spot for it.
We shall see. Stay tuned!
After you get though your upgrades I would love to see you talk on one of your later videos about how this rifle with upgrades compares to buying the Magpul Enhanced 700 which has the Magpul stock and other upgrades.
I am planning to address that. Thanks!
That 700 action sure looks good on that Magpul Stock.
Excellent vid HRFUNK!
Thank you!
Are you not planning on shooting long range? Not sure why you wouldn't choose a 20 MOA rail, but if you're not going to shoot a thousand yards or more, then I guess it doesn't matter that much. Interesting choice of stock, I've not had opportunity to get behind one of the Magpul Hunters, but perhaps when you hit the range with it, you can describe the advantages.
Most of my shooting will be less than 1000 yards. I've shot to 1200 yards using just the elevation in the scope and the reticle, so if I do decide to stretch its legs, I can reach a good way. I'm going to do a wrap up video and discuss all the upgrades to include their pros and cons.
Good video ....except it seems like the only part of the 700 you liked was the barrel and the bolt.
The 700 receiver, and barrel have a lot going for them. It's what they chose to attach to those components that was lacking. I wish they would just sell the barreled action and let shooters outfit them as they wish.
Nice upgrades, HRFUNK. This is going to be a. 😎🤘🇺🇸 sweet build 🇺🇸🤘😎. Bout time for a jack & coke.
Good upgrades! Now trigger and your rifle should be good to go. Are the current 700's 5R ?
We shall see!
Yes. All the new 700's are 5R.
Nicely done H R, been looking to get a bolt action rifle for the collect and have been a fan of the Rem 700 for a long time. Due to the modifications needed as per your videos/reviews do you think it would be better cost wise to get a lower level 700 and build it up ?
I bought my 700 ADL Tactical in 2020 from Dicks Sporting Goods for $419 with the intention of building it up for long range shooting. Almost identical setup as HR’s and I just dropped mine in the same stock. I would definitely try to find an ADL to get in at a lower cost. Palmetto State Armory is supposed to be coming out with their own 700 action clone rifles soon by the way and one is a budget friendly model.
Tom Just FYI, I've responded to your question multiple times and it keeps getting deleted. Send me an email and I'll respond that way.
@@hrfunk sent you an email
HR looking great. The rifle is getting its personality any pet names yet? I have one observation Why didn't you do the trigger replacement while you had the action out of the stock? I was at the range today with my Mauser 98 project it shoots no issues I will be mounting a pic rail on it. I have an older Weaver V7-1 2.5x 7 x 32 scope to make it more time appropriate. lol
Thanks. The main reason I didn’t do the trigger replacement is because I wanted to save that for the next video.
Excellent work!
Great videos and great content! Keep up the great work 👍
Will do. Thanks for watching!
I've been considering a Tikka UPR rifle any thoughts? Thanks for great video!
No sorry. I don’t have any experience with that rifle.
Very interesting. Worth watching.
Looking forward to the next one chief
i appreciate the very informative videos. thank you!
You're welcome Josh. Thanks for watching!
great series! thanks.
You’re welcome. There will be a new installment this morning.
I don't recall ever seeing rings that were retained with nuts.
These are Leupold Mark IV rings. In my opinion, they are some of the best rings out there.
👍👍Thanks for the video
1:02 😂
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@@hrfunk deez nuts lol
@@hrfunk maybe there is a generational gap here lol
Your eyebrows need a high-and-tight haircut, Jarhead! Semper Fi !
I know. They grow like shrubbery on my face.
good how to vid
Thanks!
Pardon me for saying this, but this was very riveting.
Thank you!
That factory stock ought to embarrass Remington. It reminds me of some of the old polymer/fiberglass stocks on some rifles when they began moving away from walnut a few decades ago. Gawd-awful ugly and inside nothing much more than you'd get on an old Daisy BB gun. Don't blame you for switching that out right off the bat.
I think the Daisy stocks might have been better.
For channel support
Looks like too much coffee! Lol
Which part?
When speeding up the video
@@ronaldbenskin493 Ha, ha! I should have known.
Remington moving to Georgia. Lame stock on that rifle.
I agree.
@hrfunk
Sometime ago in a video you posted on your channel you stated that you thought trump was the best president ever.
Do you still believe that?
In terms of doing what he said he was going to do. Yes.