

Reload, trigger job, pillar bed, put on a scope. On a scope- I like fixed power scopes and Weaver is supposed to have a 6x that may be better at 200 yards than the 4x. I want to bed the stock and figure the pillar bedding is the way to go so that is also part of the plan. I have a magazine article on reducing the trigger pull on the Remington- most folks think you have to buy an after market trigger- which ought to be more crisp but as far as trigger pull, according the the article, it can be done on the Remington trigger- so that is on the list- get the pull down to 2 1/2 lbs. says the Sportsman 78 bolt-action rifle (this year available in. In any event I was thinking about a 165 grain bullet for whitetail, hogs, maybe a black bear. The new Remington Sportsman line is basically proven actions in less fancy. I read someplace that a 165 grain bullet might be the most accurate for a 30-06 with what ever twist the 700 has. 'The number one problem with America is, a whole lot of people need shot, and nobody is shooting them. A Sportsman 78 has front locking lugs just like a model 700. Comes with a brand new Bushnell Banner 2 scope 4x12x40 that has been mounted and laser bore sighted. Local shops are selling used walnut/blued 700 ADL's for 375-400, so 450 for a 78 with a low end Bushnell scope seems at least 150 too high. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available. Rifle is in great shape for age and has only a couple minor marks from use. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. I do reload for handguns and also a 30-30 Marlin and figure I'll reload on the 30-06 to hopefully get the best accuracy. All parts listed in this category are specific to the Remington Model 11-87 Shotgun unless otherwise noted.
