Q's Side Chick Chassis & a used Remington 700: A Second Chance - Part 1

Published on August 16, 2019
Duration: 12:36

This video details a project to upgrade a used Remington 700 rifle with the Q Side Chick Chassis. Initial range testing of the stock rifle, chambered in .308 Win, showed poor accuracy (1.3-2+ MOA). After installing the Side Chick chassis, accuracy significantly improved, with groups consistently under 1 MOA, demonstrating the chassis's impact on both mechanical consistency and shooter ergonomics.

Quick Summary

The Q Side Chick Chassis significantly improved a used Remington 700's accuracy, tightening groups from over 2 MOA down to under 1 MOA. The installation process took about 9.5 minutes, enhancing both mechanical consistency and shooter ergonomics.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Revitalizing Old Rifles
  2. 01:02Finding the Donor: Used Remington 700
  3. 03:24Baseline Accuracy Testing
  4. 08:04Q Side Chick Chassis Installation
  5. 08:19Post-Upgrade Accuracy Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the initial accuracy of the used Remington 700 before the chassis upgrade?

Before installing the Q Side Chick Chassis, the used Remington 700 rifle chambered in .308 Winchester showed poor accuracy. Groups measured between 1.3 and over 2 MOA, indicating significant room for improvement.

How much did the Q Side Chick Chassis improve the Remington 700's accuracy?

After installing the Q Side Chick Chassis, the accuracy of the Remington 700 improved dramatically. Multiple groups tightened to under 1 MOA, demonstrating a substantial increase in mechanical consistency and shooter performance.

What was the cost and caliber of the used Remington 700 rifle featured in the video?

The used Remington 700 rifle was purchased for $399.00 and was chambered in .308 Winchester. It came equipped with a Vortex Diamondback scope as part of the initial package.

How long did it take to install the Q Side Chick Chassis on the Remington 700?

The installation process of swapping the Remington 700 action into the Q Side Chick Chassis was relatively quick. It took approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds to complete the task at the range bench.

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