Author Topic: new toy, Remington LTR 308 (Read 1052 times)

ccoker · « **on:** October 20, 2009, 10:48:08 AM »

got a lightly used 700 LTR 308 from my FFL with a Jewell trigger installed

it's a tack driver alright
2nd outing, 3rd load test
100 yards, 5 shots
me likey!

tigmaned · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2009, 10:50:47 AM »

dam!!!!
how light is the Jewell trigger set too??

sniperVLS · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2009, 02:54:14 PM »

Nice!

ccoker · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2009, 03:37:07 PM »

I have always been a Sako guy, but this one is really impressing me
I LIKE it!

700 223 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2009, 09:30:44 PM »

I have the 223 version of the LTR also with a Jewell trigger and the accuracy is really impressive. Looks like yours is shooting extremely well!

Skunk · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2009, 06:22:01 AM »

Nice find CCoker. Nice shooting too. I really like the short barrel, especially for the .223, but it would also be great for a .308.

ccoker · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2009, 09:29:16 AM »

had to break out the Krylon last night

charles p · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2009, 10:17:10 AM »

Don't you love that Jewell trigger. I have one on a Mod 70 and wish I had one on every rifle in the closet. So sweet.

diggler1833 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2009, 01:05:26 PM »

Nice rig there. Good job on the Krylon, best thing is if you don't like it you are just a shake 'n spray away from a new pattern. Jewell triggers are among the absolute highest quality in the market today (just make sure to keep 'em clean as they have a tendency to foul up with crap pretty easily).

For a factory all-around .308, it is hard to beat an LTR, especially for the price.

ccoker · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2009, 03:45:21 AM »

yep, I love that trigger

and yeah, it's fun to camo paint one, sort of artistic endeavor and personalizes it
and if you don't like, just a can of brake cleaner and paper towels

my 6.8 has held up surprisingly well

diggler1833 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2009, 10:16:55 AM »

I've Krylon'd rifles before as well, great way to kill an afternoon.

ccoker · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2009, 02:14:16 PM »

couldn't stand it
wife and kids were out for a bit
had to work on it some more

diggler1833 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 24, 2009, 02:36:32 PM »

Is it just me or is your bipod on backwards...

Don't have my glasses on at the moment to scrutinize. Nice paint job.

ccoker · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2009, 05:38:45 PM »

I don't use a bipod very often, it's on there to be able to paint better and take pics

JohnnyMac007 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2009, 08:53:40 AM »

Is the finish on the LTR better / less prone to rust than the finish on the SPS tactical?

sniperVLS · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2009, 09:03:51 AM »

To those of you who have used Krylon on your rifles, do I need to do any special prep work on the stock/ barrel/scope before applying?

john keyes · « **Reply #16 on:** October 26, 2009, 10:25:54 AM »

Good Lord that is smokin hot

ccoker · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2009, 11:54:23 AM »

you got Yngwei on your avatar
you a guitar player too?

I just flush thoroughly with brake cleaner

john keyes · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2009, 12:07:54 PM »

Quote from: ccoker on October 26, 2009, 11:54:23 AM

you got Yngwei on your avatar
you a guitar player too?

I just flush thoroughly with brake cleaner

I play guitar often and have for about thirty years

and I still suck

diggler1833 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2009, 02:01:38 PM »

Quote from: sniperVLS on October 26, 2009, 09:03:51 AM

To those of you who have used Krylon on your rifles, do I need to do any special prep work on the stock/ barrel/scope before applying?

Clean and degrease as best you can. Acetone works well, but may take some of that finish off of your SPS Varmint. Oh well, you are painting it anyways right?

diggler1833 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2009, 02:03:43 PM »

Quote from: JohnnyMac007 on October 26, 2009, 08:53:40 AM

Is the finish on the LTR better / less prone to rust than the finish on the SPS tactical?

Both are prone to rust. Better look into Cerakote/moly resin/Gunkote/Duracoat (somewhat) to prevent against rust. The first two are the cat's ass.