Remmy 700 30-06 build suggestions

[Ron Eagle Elk]

I just picked up a Remington 700, 30-06, from a board member. Did a preshoot cleaning, dropped a 3-9x40 scope on it and went shooting. I had what I considered acceptable groups at 200 yards. Now I want to tinker so I can get really excellent groups at 200 yards and acceptable groups at 600 yards.

I opted for a 30-06 because I have a Garand and a lot of 30-06 brass laying about. Working up some hotter loads for a bolt gun would be kinda fun.

I've decided to send the barreled action off to E.R Shaw ( E.R. Shaw Inc. | Mk. VII Rifle | Shaw Precision Guns | E.R. Shaw Custom Barrels | Small Arms Manufacturing | Makers of Precision Gun Barrels and the E.R. Shaw Mk. VII Custom Bolt Action Rifle. ) for a new barrel, recoil lug and trueing up the receiver and lugs.

Now for the suggestions. What twist rate, 1 in 10 or 1 in 12? I torn between the varmint countour and the heavy varmint contour barrels, also torn about fluting or not. I've looked at a couple of after market stocks, would like something with an adjustable cheek rest and possibly length of pull.

So help me spend my money wisely folks.

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[the4thshake]

If it were me......I would go the 10 twist for the heavier bullets. Those would be loaded hot so I would opt for the heaviest barrel possible. A 26" stainless would be nice. Perhaps a break would even be an option. There are some nifty stock out there, but I think a nice bell and carlson with a karsten cheek piece would do.

This rifle I speak of sounds a bit familiar......

 

[Ron Eagle Elk]

Ah, suggestions with reasons for them. I like that. I take it you have a similar rifle, does it shoot well?