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Originally Posted by aigel

What I find interesting on the 700 is the trigger controversy around accidential discharges. I may be paranoid, but I'd sure want the new trigger and not a classic rifle without the upgrade:

Deaths, injuries raise questions for popular Remington 700 rifle - USATODAY.com

Remington put out a rebuttal to the MSNBC Hatchet job.

Remington's Response to CNBC | Gun Blog

The current Remington 700 has a new trigger, so it is a non issue anyway.

Originally Posted by ODDJOB UNO

have them install 1913 picatinny rail on top. buy leupold 3.5x10 x 44mm illuminated TMR reticle or MIL-DOT reticle and leupold or a.r.m.s quick detachable scope rings.

install a second sling stud to front forearm for your harris bipod.

For most people a rail and QD rings are a waste of money. Why would I need either if I never plan on removing my scope from my rifle?

And the Harris has a sling attachment, so a second swivel is not really necessary.

Originally Posted by ODDJOB UNO

note HOW LOW bottom rifle scope is MOUNTED!!!!!!!

this is KEY! very very very IMPOTENT!

No it isn't. As long as you know your actual come-ups for a given range, (which will be different with different sight heights) the height of the scope over the bore is pretty meaningless. Any good ballistics program will include an input for sight height.

In fact, a higher scope can give the perception of a flatter shooting at ranges beyond the zero range (run some numbers and see for yourself).