The Remington 700 From Hell

Published on September 1, 2022
Duration: 32:07

This guide details the process of building a custom Remington 700 rifle, nicknamed the 'Remington 700 From Hell,' from a problematic factory AAC-SD model. It covers the critical steps of truing the action, installing a Criterion 'Remage' barrel, PT&G bolt, Jewell trigger, KRG chassis, and Leupold optics, culminating in testing with a KGM suppressor. The video emphasizes the importance of addressing barrel alignment issues for optimal precision.

Quick Summary

The 'Remington 700 From Hell' is a custom build featuring a trued action, Criterion 'Remage' barrel, PT&G bolt, Jewell trigger, KRG chassis, and Leupold Mark 5HD optic, addressing severe factory barrel misalignment for enhanced precision.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the 'Remington 700 From Hell'
  2. 00:52Magazine Testing
  3. 01:34300-Yard Engagement
  4. 03:48Ballistic Data and Kestrel HUD
  5. 06:10The Build Backstory
  6. 08:08Technical Build Specifications
  7. 09:47Optics and Mounting
  8. 10:47Suppression System
  9. 13:58500-Yard Performance
  10. 16:07650-Yard Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key components of the 'Remington 700 From Hell' custom build?

The custom build features a trued Remington 700 action, a 20-inch Criterion 'Remage' style barrel, a PT&G one-piece fluted bolt, a Jewell trigger, a KRG Whiskey-3 chassis, and a Leupold Mark 5HD 3.6-18x50 optic, all topped with a KGM Technologies R30 suppressor.

Why was the original Remington 700 barrel replaced?

The original factory barrel on the Remington 700 AAC-SD was found to be severely out of alignment with the action after only 250 rounds, severely impacting accuracy and necessitating a complete custom rebuild with a new barrel.

How does the Kestrel 5700 Elite aid in long-range shooting?

The Kestrel 5700 Elite, when paired with a HUD, provides real-time ballistic data directly to the shooter's line of sight, including elevation, windage, spin drift, and target card information, enabling faster and more accurate shots.

What are the limitations of the .308 Winchester cartridge at extended ranges?

At distances beyond 600-800 yards, the .308 Winchester cartridge begins to experience significant ballistic performance degradation and stability issues compared to more modern long-range cartridges like the 6.5 Creedmoor.

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