Hello folks!
My Friendly Neighborhood Gun Dealer has an older Remington 700 BDL HB .308 for sale with a big ol' Leupold (with target knobs) on it. The bore and external metal surfaces are in excellent condition, and the muzzle crown is unmolested. The stock has some handling wear, mostly in the form of scratches and compressions. The scope is, I believe, a 4-12x with a very fine target reticule and is very clear. I've been thinking about a long-range bolt gun in .308 to compliment my M1A, and I think this piece might be it. I can prolly get it for $500 plus tax.
Without a bore scope, how can I determine throat erosion on this rifle?
I don't much care for the BDL stock. Would an HS Precision stock be a drop-in fit on this rifle?
I would think that this rifle would be a worthy alternative to a 700 PSS or VS, with little practical difference aside from the polished blue and stock - correct?
Lastly, does this sound like a good deal?
Thanks!
vanfunk
My Friendly Neighborhood Gun Dealer has an older Remington 700 BDL HB .308 for sale with a big ol' Leupold (with target knobs) on it. The bore and external metal surfaces are in excellent condition, and the muzzle crown is unmolested. The stock has some handling wear, mostly in the form of scratches and compressions. The scope is, I believe, a 4-12x with a very fine target reticule and is very clear. I've been thinking about a long-range bolt gun in .308 to compliment my M1A, and I think this piece might be it. I can prolly get it for $500 plus tax.
Without a bore scope, how can I determine throat erosion on this rifle?
I don't much care for the BDL stock. Would an HS Precision stock be a drop-in fit on this rifle?
I would think that this rifle would be a worthy alternative to a 700 PSS or VS, with little practical difference aside from the polished blue and stock - correct?
Lastly, does this sound like a good deal?
Thanks!
vanfunk