I've been wanting to try long range shooting for a looooong time (1000 yards max). Just couldn't do it with the family responsibilities till now. Finally was able to make it happen and now want to make sure i do it right first time round.
I bought a used Remy Sendero in 7mm Rem Mag. It's one of the original models from what i can gather. All black in a 26 inch barrel NON-fluted. I already emailed Remington with the serial number to get the details like year produced and twist rate. (Hopefully they'll respond soon.) The owner i bought it from said he has about 150 rounds through it and it was his elk and mule deer rifle. He bought it used and said the original owner didn't put many rounds through it either.
The guy at the shop that received the rifle happened to be the gun smith. He pulled out the flashlight and took a quick look and said it was dirty but the rifling looked pretty good and sharp. The rifle came with an Atlasworx DBM, 1 Accuracy International magazine, about 60 pieces of brass, Timney 150 trigger, RCBS 2 piece die set, and a weaver rail.
I did a ton of research and reading and pulled the trigger on a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP in MOA on Saturday and it should be here on Tuesday.
So I'm looking for some info and experience to make sure i do it right the first time around.
1) I plan on getting an extra polymer magazine from Magpul. I would like to the rifle to be a long range hunter (Coyote and Pig) besides target shooting so does anyone make a flush mount or 3 round magazine for it?
2) Suggestions for a 20 MOA rail.
3) Favorite pet load details.
4) Any and all info and experience appreciates.
BTW, i know you purists are going to hate this but soon as i can save up some more money, i'd like to get a 24" fluted barrel for it. (Slightly lighter, handles better, and looks so cool)
Thanks.
I bought a used Remy Sendero in 7mm Rem Mag. It's one of the original models from what i can gather. All black in a 26 inch barrel NON-fluted. I already emailed Remington with the serial number to get the details like year produced and twist rate. (Hopefully they'll respond soon.) The owner i bought it from said he has about 150 rounds through it and it was his elk and mule deer rifle. He bought it used and said the original owner didn't put many rounds through it either.
The guy at the shop that received the rifle happened to be the gun smith. He pulled out the flashlight and took a quick look and said it was dirty but the rifling looked pretty good and sharp. The rifle came with an Atlasworx DBM, 1 Accuracy International magazine, about 60 pieces of brass, Timney 150 trigger, RCBS 2 piece die set, and a weaver rail.
I did a ton of research and reading and pulled the trigger on a Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP in MOA on Saturday and it should be here on Tuesday.
So I'm looking for some info and experience to make sure i do it right the first time around.
1) I plan on getting an extra polymer magazine from Magpul. I would like to the rifle to be a long range hunter (Coyote and Pig) besides target shooting so does anyone make a flush mount or 3 round magazine for it?
2) Suggestions for a 20 MOA rail.
3) Favorite pet load details.
4) Any and all info and experience appreciates.
BTW, i know you purists are going to hate this but soon as i can save up some more money, i'd like to get a 24" fluted barrel for it. (Slightly lighter, handles better, and looks so cool)
Thanks.