New Remington on the way

[Harley Rider 55]

For under $500 I have a brand new Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .204 Ruger coming in. I think I got a good deal.

 

[dee]

.204 is a neat fast round, watch the wind though I've had bad experiances in the wind with them. BTW thats a good price.

 

[M. Sage]

Anything shooting a light bullet is going to have issues shooting in wind.

 

[Texas1911]

.204 Ruger is by far one of the most fun calibers on the face of the planet. Wait until you paint a tree in what used to be a squirrel, the joy is priceless.

 

[dobarker]

Anything shooting a light bullet is going to have issues shooting in wind.

It's true, I have the same rifle in a .22-250 and shooting for prairie dogs at 300 or more yds. in 20mph cross-wind is a mil-dot and guess matter.
I bought mine back when Sportsmans warehouse used to be open in Round Rock for $499, You got a good deal, and they're great rifles.
If you want to spruce it up a bit, the factory synthetic stocks sell on e-bay for around $45 which is just about the cost of a nice polished walnut 700 BDL Varmint special stock costs used, just be sure to get one of the right action size.

Here's a link to one, just an idea http://cgi.ebay.com/Remington-700-V...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19bd3af242

 

[dee]

I understand that but the .204 seems to have alot more of a problem with it than the .22-250 and .223.

 

[M. Sage]

I understand that but the .204 seems to have alot more of a problem with it than the .22-250 and .223.

Odd, it should have a better BC since it's running similar bullet weights to the .223 at a smaller diameter. Should be reasonably slippery...

 

[Harley Rider 55]

Just like a hot rod...I can't leave it alone. I ordered a Bell and Carlson A2 Medalist stock and a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 scope. This thing should shoot better than I can.

Yotes better watch out. When I'm used to the setup - a P dog trip iwill be on order.

 

[dee]

Let us know what you think of the scope after you use it a lil.

 

[Harley Rider 55]

Let us know what you think of the scope after you use it a lil.

Roger that.