tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post5232152092853850600..comments2011-08-31T03:06:39.443-07:00tobynoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-35644897314577647422010-04-30T08:01:56.651-07:002010-04-30T08:01:56.651-07:00I reload, mostly. Lots of info further down in this blog. <br /><br />I&#39;ve tried HSM, only once, and did not do fantastic with it. I should try it again though...<br /><br />Thanks for the post!tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-77938886795890607772010-04-30T06:43:33.969-07:002010-04-30T06:43:33.969-07:00Toby, do you reload, or use factory ammunition? have you ever tried any of the HSM long range ammo offered by snipercentral.com? i would recommend it. price and accuracy/quality is awesome.twombleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09004109629405663209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-74500996370948476782010-03-17T05:36:11.189-07:002010-03-17T05:36:11.189-07:00Toby, up to this time, may I please ask how is the duracoat in your rifle? Still good, no chip-offs or reactions to gun chemicals?<br />Did you put something inside the bore of muzzle-end to avoid paint being sprayed inside?<br /><br />Did you shoot the rifle first before you painted it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-81743429399502953142010-02-20T14:30:16.015-08:002010-02-20T14:30:16.015-08:00Yeah, I followed Remington&#39;s M24 Break in proceedures. http://www.remingtonmilitary.com/downloads/TM%209-1005-306-10%20(TO%2011W3-5-4-10-1)%20M24%20Sniper%20System.pdftobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-16400732612310282502010-02-19T20:14:04.521-08:002010-02-19T20:14:04.521-08:00Great article, thanks. Do you have a link or description to the procedure you used to break in the barrel?<br /><br />thx.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-78203005899012702232010-02-15T08:30:15.730-08:002010-02-15T08:30:15.730-08:00That is a fantastic stock - same as the Marines M40, right? Would be awesome.tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-4409064188854904712010-02-15T06:16:25.730-08:002010-02-15T06:16:25.730-08:00Getting a 5r just as soon as I can scrap together the money. I have two remys... a .22 250 and a sendero .300 ultra mag. Sounds like a .308 is needed to fill the gap. I have been looking at McMillan stocks for quite some time now. What do you think about a 5r in an mcmillan A4? Good fit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-84590340819810632692009-07-23T18:25:24.783-07:002009-07-23T18:25:24.783-07:00Where can I build that ?Sniper-76http://www.blogger.com/profile/08036020736603438604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-28204946200137564132009-03-16T17:28:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:28:00.000-07:0030mm is the size of the rings (to accomodate a 30mm tube). <BR/><BR/>I ordered the "low" option, and still have plenty of clearance between the front bell, and the barrel. I'd be willing to bet that even "ultra low" would work fine. <BR/><BR/>As far as I know, the closer you can get the scope to the barrel, the better.<BR/><BR/>-Tobytobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-53952642954534144102009-03-11T13:05:00.000-07:002009-03-11T13:05:00.000-07:00Toby, I just ordered an 5R based on your review and got a Super Sniper 10x42. But I love the look of the Tactical Precision picatinny base and rings. You got them in 30mm (which seems really short with the standard stock). Would your remcommend that size or what would be your recommendation so that I don't get them too low but just right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-47313351821388421252008-06-09T08:05:00.000-07:002008-06-09T08:05:00.000-07:00Regarding bedding: I spoke with a representative at HS Precision, because I was worried about switching stocks. She looked up both products and told me no need to worry, just torque them correctly and it will be just fine. I also did a visual check making sure the fit was fairly even and it looked good. That said, I've had friends bed them, I just didn't think it was critical...tobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-6899451433580001292008-06-06T22:35:00.000-07:002008-06-06T22:35:00.000-07:00toby i was wondering if you had to bed the action when you switched out the stocks on the rifle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-90691026264974999232008-02-22T21:24:00.000-08:002008-02-22T21:24:00.000-08:00Thanks Terence, great question.<BR/><BR/>I really liked the stock on my 700p. I guess I never knew the exact model number (PST59 as you say), but in comparison to the 5R stock, it is a bit fatter, and longer as well. It is not the stock from the M24, because it doesn't have the adjustable butt or combs - I would have loved that option, to really match the M24, but price was an issue for me. In all honesty, instead of the $500 or so for the adjustability, I'd likely go to something with a detachable magazine as well - perhaps the AICS? That setup is sure nice... I know McMillan is hard to beat too. Wish I had more dough! Take care,<BR/><BR/>Tobytobyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07503742940908947174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186766794692314409.post-68505858119458595222008-02-22T20:52:00.000-08:002008-02-22T20:52:00.000-08:00Toby - excellent job and thanks for the time and careful attention in putting this together -- it's the best r5 resource out there hands down. Question on your stock selection, did you go with PST59 because it's the M24 stock? Why not just paint the original (PSF74) black? Also, did you consider other stocks with adjustable butt (PST26) or else combs? Thanks, TWTerencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10520769021312820228noreply@blogger.com