700 bdl setup/accuracy tips

[davey]

helping  set up  a used bdl 30-06 w/ 3-9X40 leupold vx-II ; any accuracy tips, etc to try before installing scope, also are medium or low ok - will be trying 150gr fusion

[safetysheriff]

www.centerfirecentral.com will tell you how to adjust the trigger on a model 700.    do not overtorque the screws holding the action to the stock when re-assembling the rifle.   

DO NOT REMOVE THE PRESSURE POINT at the tip of the forearm that helps control barrel harmonics until you are sure it isn't working/helping.     many times the pressure point is a great help with a sporter-weight barrel.

try several (many!) loads if need be to arrive at a good one.   make sure that your 'bench technique' is proper.

good shooting to you,

ss'   

[Explorer1]

Accuracy?  The 700 is a great candidate, just depends on how much you are willing to do.
Truing my last 700 action showed the front face was off .015 from flat.  Lapping the lugs is worthwhile.

Adjusting the trigger is a start, I suggest consider an aftermarket replacement.  I like Rifle Basix if you are not going for the Jewel.

Start simple, make sure its clean and feed it good ammo.  Find our what it likes, both in bullet weight and powder charge.  Its not worthwhile trimming necks for a SAAMI chamber, only for tight necked guns.  Bedding and pillars are considered standard for high levels of expectations (small groups).

The 700s will shoot great, you can decided what is great for you.  Practice is KEY, without it you might as well save the $$$ and effort.