Remington Model 700 Target Tactical
Just when I though tactical bolt actions were going out of fashion and being replaced with autoloaders everyone seems to have launched a new model or line. Savege, Kimber, Ruger and now Remington with their Model 700 Target Tactical.
Model 700 Target Tactical. Click to expand.
The rifle is available chambered in .308 Win. and features:
* Triangular barrel
* X-Mark Pro Adjustable trigger (adjustable from 3-5 lbs).
* Tactical style bolt handle.
* 26″ barrel utilizing 5-R tactical target rifling as using on the M24 sniper rifles.
* Bell and Carlson Medalist Varmint/Tactical composite stock (notably not H-S Precision)
Action: Bolt/Short
Barrel Length: 26 inches
Overall Length: 45 3/4 inches
Avg. Weight: 11 3/4 lbs
Stock Material: Composite – Aramid Fiber
Stock Finish: OD Green/Black Webbed
Barrel Finish: Matte Blue
The MSRP is $1972.
That thing is a brick at nearly 12 pounds! Great looking rifle, though! I really like that stock.
It sure is a heavy beast!
So basically they took the Rem 700 5R, then:
1. Changed the barrel from a 24″ 5R to a funky, cool looking, but PITA to add muzzle devices to 26″ triangular version profiled like the 700VTR.
2. Dropped the HS Precision stock in favor of a cooler looking (but probably cheaper) B&C unit.
3. Gave it their latest nifty looking finish
4. Took out the highly rated 40X target rifle trigger and put in the new adjustable X-Mark Pro (which is also highly regarded but is larger production and thus probably cheaper for Rem).
5. Added two pounds somewhere between the stock and the extra two inches of (differently profiled) barrel.
Then they tacked on an extra grand and decided to actually market the gun
Ehh, I’ll pass. I will admit that those barrels look cool though.
I would tend to disagree a bit, with what you said. The hs precision stock on the mil spec 700 is a great stock, but bell and carlson stocks are also very good and the one in this picture is one the higher end bells. I have 700VTR with a bell and carlson tactical series stock and I am very happy. with it. In all I have $1000 in my gun not icluding the scope. Is the one above worh $1972….no but it I dont $1200 to $1500 is not out of line especially if they changed the rifleing to 5-R.
The price of the gun should not keep you from buying it, if it is a great rifle. An active shooter (competition or otherwise) will easy spend more money on ammo and gas over the course of a year or two.
To all of the above,.. I am surprised that Remington Arms has not commented on this piece to correct the lack of information on this new offering. I have spent over 2 months researching this very gun ,,,,, yes, 2 months. The guns extra weight comes from two areas: The stock weighs more than your average aftermarket tactical style setup (due to material, aramid fiber & dual adjustable sliding swivel assy.), and the barrel was machined from a larger stock to begin with..aka…Varmint Barrel with much heavier contour (.820), thus a much heavier finished product. I am satisfied with the information I have obtained on a 2009 product. Additionally, I have handled the rifle at my nearby Cabellas, and honestly, I do not feel the true weight of this rifle. It is extremely balanced. It Does not feel front heavy at all, as do the average varmint rifles with the heavy contour barrel. I was actually very impressed. Nevertheless, I continued my research thru Remington Arms directly and asked numerous questions and recieved excellent information in return. I have attained a true education as of late.
is the 5-r rifling in the remington 700 target tactical the same as the 5-r milspec in the other remingtons. just asking, any help and website to read about it would help a lot. thinking of buying this gun so i want to make sure all the facts are straight. also, i havent seen any articles on performance tests/reviews on its accuracy and effective ranges. anyone know where i could find that. thanks for the help in advance.
Just bought one, my gun dealer is a pro shooter, he is a firm believer in the 5r rifling barrel. In his opinion its the best bang for the buck. The stock alone cost $409, only thing its missing is a drop mag. The trigger is good, mine adjusted to the lightest setting. The 5r milspec is only $1000, and is just as accurate. you are just getting some added features like an adjustable triiger, stock, and 5r barrel, which makes it cheaper in the long run. Getting a barrel mounted is $250 in iteslf. Just ordered a leupold 8.5 x 25 mark 4 to add to it.I will let you know how it shoots, but he promised 1/2 moa. Hope this helps.
By the way, don’t pay over 1599 plus tax….
thanks for the help, thats what i was trying to figure out.
I bought one, put a Mark 4 8.5 x 25 scope on it. Will shoot 1/2 inch groups all day. High priced but I like the way it shoots and looks. Plus, there is hardly any copper fouling in the barrel. Can put 40 rounds through it, and hardly any blue on the patches when cleaning. Other rifles I have, have bright blue fouling on them when being cleaned.
Consider the XCR tactical long range. Comes in .300 Win Mag. 40x trigger, not a 5r but LTR. It is a varmint style barrel @ 26. 5r is good, will 99% of shooters notice a difference? Doubtful. 5r is for serious shooters. Im not calling anyone out, but by the time you have enought trigger time to be able to touch the theoretical capabilites you may have shot out your barrel. For now, 5r WILL make cleaning alot easier. It gets its supposed accuracy by rifling a grove on one side with a land opposite as well as rounded rifles in direction of bullet travel. This allows for less bullet deformation, which means more predictable flight path as well as less fouling from the rounded edges.
Theyre under centerfire/tactical on rem page
http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_XCR_tactical_long_range.asp
I was wondering if the action has been “slicked up” at remington and if the chamber is tight?
I just bought one two weeks ago and haven’t shot it yet.
Does anyone reload for theirs?
Bought the tactical target 2 months ago.Very nice till I mounted scope.Had Nikon work with me then find that rifle needed to be shimed 20 moa.Once all was figured out it sure hits the spot and then again without hesitation.I have the 308 5r mil spec and it shoots just as nice but love to pull out the trianguler 5r just to have a good time.I am now looking at the 300 mag in 5r and cant wait to shoot it.
Yes it’s a bit more $$$ with a stock Remmie in 5r triangular barrel but that’s my deal
I guess my question is, is this model as accurate as the M700SS 5R Milspec which other websites claim is the most accurate rifle out of the box? Equal? Better?
okay i need to know how accurate and precise is this weapon? what is the effective range to get a headshot on say… a zombie?
I shoot a lot of .223 and .308 out of 4 differant Rem. one is a 5r .308 one is a police .308 and 2 are custom built guns one, one of each 308 and 556. We have matches here each month from XTC to F class and sniper matches. the problems i have seen with some of the rifles that come to the line are after a few ronds the thin barrels heat up and the POI changes. we seen several of the tri barrels come out and shoot but the shooters have not done very well (shooter not rifle) so they dont come back to fire again. It looks like at 12 lb this should be a great tactical rifle. Yester day on Ft. bragg a friend of mine Larry Del Pizzo fired a 223 at the 300 500 600 800 and 1000 yard line. He fires a rem 223 Tactical with a round barrel and a 1×42 night ofrce scope.. firing with 69 SMK bullets he did great out to 600, real good at 800 and at 1000 hit the black with most rounds. Wind was 5 to 8 gust to 13, left to right. The one problem we see with his gun is its a 1 in 9 twist so shooting the heavier bullits is a bit of a try and see. If any one takes this rifle out and puts it on line let us know how well it shoots.
Thanks
Rick Smith
Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg NC
I bought a 700 target tactical a month ago and still need glass and mounts for it. Any thoughts for getting the gun usable for ranges between 100 to 800 meters? Is a mildot scope a good idea?
My other concern is ammo. Has anyone gone through the process of finding the best round for this rifle? I am inclined to go with match ammo from Federal as a starting point. I have never owned a rifle with this potential so optimal reloads are something I need to figure out. Can cheap ammo affect the barrel adversely such as the $17 per box 147 gr FMJ 7.62 that is for sale at Cabelas and other places (is this stuff surplus)? I was thinking of using the cheap stuff for practice to get my shooting consistent. I know that it won’t be as accurate as a 165gr or heavier match grtade rounds but I am after shooting time and consistency first and accuracy later.
Any tips on breaking in this gun (including no cheap ammo) are appreciated.
Jim
For scopes look at $1000 plus for a good one. Do get the best you can up front as you will end up moving up sooner or later. I like the Nigh force ones, the 12 by 42 are great and the price is not bad for what you get. NF gave us a talk the other day, i watched as the tech beat a scope on a table. They are built to last.
Once you get your gun set up you will find you need the better ammo to pratice with. Start on the bench then go prone. Use the bench to get the basic shooting down, but dont spend all your time there. F class is fired from the prone and if you shoot f/tr it will be off a bipod. get your self a basic reloading set up and do your own ammo, much better than you can buy and cheaper too. I suggest you get a sierra reloading book and use the data there for a bit till you get more into the rifle. We are shooting a match in the moring and i am taking my 5R to the line with me. I load my rounds a bit on the hot side to get them out to 1000 yards I use the SMK 175 and have had good luck with them so far out of the 5R. Also lyou can adjust the triger on the 5R but make sure you do it right or have a smith do it for you.
best of luck.
rick
Thanks for the quick reply. The Night Force scopes look good. Wish I had a 1000 yard range close by to shoot at. Will have to start at 200 yards. The reload info is great since I am looking at $35 to $40 a box for match ammo off the shelf. I am going to pick up a Harris Bipod as well. Do you use calculation tables or are you handling the distance and wind based on experience.
Jim
jim, i bought a super sniper scope for my .308 remington 700 police. sure its a 400-500 dollar scope but it is holding up very well. you can re-set the turrets after zeroing in. i have found no problems with it holding its zero and the clarity is very good. for it being my first big scope on my first big rifle it is working great, without breaking the bank. i have only been able to test out to 200yards and it is on point. dont just take my word for it. check it out online and read some of the reviews from sniper country, snipers paradise, etc. keep in mind im a new shooter to long distance but i like it. ill let you know how i do when i can find a bigger range. till then take care.
jimbo
Jim, I retired out of Special Forces about 10 years ago and did this for a living. So i use a lot of the info i have had for years. I used the M24 after they took our M21s. But! there are some great programs out there now to do the cal. for you. One is the sierra program, its pretty good. Once you know the speed, it will do all the math for you. If you load out of the book and take the speed given then put that into the program it will do all the math. Make sure to get the temps near and the elev right, also how high the scope is above the bore. Wish we had all this stuff 40 years ago. I use the Mil dot scopes to do distance and wind is somthing yo have to work at all the time to get right. At long range it can cross serveral times on you. Use your scope to focus stating close, say 100 yards and look at the mirage, grass, ect to get the winds, then keep doing this all the way out to the target, I do it about every 100 yards or so. as you are doing this you are getting your left and right adjustments. I see guys that think you just look and make one adjustment but not so. thats why you get the very best scope you can for shooting long range.
most of my shooting is for fun now, (a little for work) I try to give the best info I can, and believe if i am going to do that to also give my name and location, to stand behind any thing i say or write. I am allways a bit slow to put out powder charges to new reloaders as i have seem some real dumb stuff done in my time. BTW, my 5R shoots great at 1000 , have to push the round a bit but it holds true. the .308 is a great 800 yard round but it will go the 1000.
I bought a target tactical off gunbroker a few months back and it will shoot 1/2 moa with cheap 168 gr walmart ammo. I reccomend the bushnell elite 4500 6-24×50 with the tactical turrets. Its a great bargain for only $500 on the on the street. And great quality. Just don’t use Prvi Partizan ammo! The walmart stuff worked great but i couldn’t hit a 2×2 foot box at 100 yards with this Prvi ammo!
I just picked one up last week. What loads are we using here to print these 1/2 MOA groups with? OAL?
Being a novice…
I was looking at the Rem Tactical Target, which I really like. However, what is the difference between stainless steel barrel and a carbon steel? I understand that upkeep (rust resistance) might be slightly better, but is one better than the other in regard to accuracy? The life of the barrel?
John C
stainless steel barrel and a carbon steel
Stainless steel is a bit easier to clean and does not rust as fast. the Carbon steel will last a bit longer. they both should shoot the same if made by the same barrel maker. I like the stainless on my service rifles and i use them on my bolt guns too.
Thank you Rick!
Another factor with the triangular barrel is the finish. It is a rough texture and may be harder to clean than a smooth (black or stainless) barrel. I have not had to clean it yet but do wipe it down if it it is handled.
Jim
I was looking through this to find a comment about group size and ammo used.
Wal-mart sells various brands of ammunition, but does not manufacture it that I’ve seen…
Hopefully the weather will clear enough for someone who has this rifle to fire it and let us know the dope.
It keeps snowing here! A customer of the gun shop I frequent owns one but our range does not allow access until snow is clear from the club road. When I hear something I’ll post the results here so we can all have a better idea of what we are looking at.
I love the .308, but for this money I have to hear from several sources before I buy.
It was not walmart brand ammo it was some winchester load but the box got thrown away so I couldn’t tell you the name of the ammo.
Any comments in regard to the following will be appreciated:
HS Pro-Series 2000 HTR (Heavy Tactical Rifle) vs. Model 700 Target Tactical
Thank you,
John C
I’m open to suggestions and opinions. I’m very interested in beginning a hobby (addiction) in long range shooting. My hunting rifle is a remington sendero in 7 RUM and I love it. I have narrowed my choices to the Remington 700 mil spec and the Remington Target Tactical. I love the stainless action and barrel as well as the contour of the mil spec. The stock also looks and feels like what I am use to with the sendero. The adjustable stock on the Target Tactical is very interesting to me. My concern is the shape and contour of the barrel. Will it heat up more quickly? Like I said, I am new to this and sure either rifle will shoot better than I can. I just want to spend my money in the right place. Thanks for the help.
Aaron
The tactical target is supposedly the same quality as the 5r milspec, however I have not put them side by side and tested so I can’t tell you for sure. If you’re interested in just the shooting aspect and not carrying it around the stock is wonderful it adjust in all the right places to make cheekweld and eye relief perfect. The stock is a little heavy so this may be a concern if you plan on carrying it around for long range hunting trips but for managing recoil it helps. The Bell&carlson also has a rail built into the bottom with sliding sling swivel studs so you can move them where you want them then lock them down. The contour of the target tactical actually makes it retain less heat and make it cool fast while maintaining rigidity. All in all my rifle shoots great groups(see above posts) and weighs in at about 15 1/2 pounds with scope/covers, base, rings, and bipod
Thanks for the info. I’m guessing the barrel is free flaoted in the target tactical?
Yes, the barrel is free floated all the way. Its a really nice piece. Getting ready to mount a Premier Reticle 3 -15x on it soon. Already shooting sub 1/2 inch groups with it at 100yd.
Yes the barrel is freefloated, I guess the shape of the barrel makes it hard to align it correctly or maybe I’m being a little obsessive compulsive but it looks like remington tried to align one of the triangle point on the barrel with the top of the action but they ended up being off by a few degrees and it makes it look like the barrel is uneven in the stock. I did run some paper around the barrel and down the stock though so it really was free floated. This in no way effects the accuracy it just bugs me a tad and I thought I’d share, sorry if this was longwinded.
I had to replace the stock on my target tactical (it was defective) and it is held in by two machine bolts and that’s it. So it floats as far as I could see. The stiff aluminum stock is basically a large frame that is very strong. I went through the decision to either buy a 5r stainless for $1000 or this for a discounted $1424. Yes I got a good deal. So I decided to buy the “packaged” target tactical rifle, instead of the 5r SS with a standard looking stock and shorter barrel. I was interested in the longer barrel for better distance and accuracy and I like new concepts. If Remington is willing to market this triangular barrel rifle it should be good because they cannot afford to tarnish their brand. I hope!
I have read lots of reviews about ammo for the 5r barrel (for the milspec SS gun) and it seems that it likes some of the heavier bullets, especially out more than 200 yards. I am going to break in my gun with Federal GMM 168s, at 100 and 200 yards. Anything beyond 200 looks like GMM 175s should be better. I am interested in shooting to 1000 eventually. I should be reloading by that time so I expect things may change by then. Remington suggested their 180s would be good (I asked their on line email support) If all the info I have makes any sense it is likely that the heavier SMK bullets are good for us novice distance shooters. I just moved from Texas to Illinois so I have to get a FOID card and wait for a warm enough day to get this rifle broken in properly. Texas sure is gun friendly and a bit warmer compared to Illinois. Good luck with your decision and if you have any technical questions just send them to Remington, because they have the guys who make this rifle available to provide answers.
My barrel does not line up perfectly either (off a few degrees) but the scope mounting screw holes are on top in the center so it works for me. I really do like the feel and balance of the rifle. Someone suggested snap caps for practice firing. Does anyone use these?
Thanks for all of the info guys. I did some research and noticed that midway USA has the Bell & Carlson stock for &450 or so. I think my plan is to buy the mil spec and in time replace the stock if I need to. That leaves me wondering if the stock would accept the heavy barrel as is or would additional bedding be required? I made the decision on my home and truck in less time than I am this rifle set up. Also, I have looked through lots of glass and I am interested in the Valdada IOR 6-24×50 tactical. Any thoughts on that???
Instead of “breaking in” the barrel with match ammo, just shoot it! The 5R rifling fouls very little in my experience with the Tactical Target. Cleans up very easily with Bore Tech Eliminator and Copper Remover, even with 100 rds since the last cleaning. Have gotten excellent results with both 175 and 155gr bullets so far, all with less than 200 rds thru the barrel.
A friend of mine has the 5R milspec and that was the incentive for me to get the 700 Tactical Target, just so I could keep up
Enjoy your new rifle!
Just returned from the range. Still working on finding the optimum load and had a 300 meter, 3-shot group of .825″ (1/4 MOA) with Lapua brass, CCI BR-2 primer, Sierra 175 BTHP Matchking and Varget powder. This rifle will shoot without a doubt.
Great – thanks for sharing the results. That is a tight group. Is that the best load you have tried so far?
I have also been working with 155 Noslers in Federal cases, Varget and Winchester primers that went into .300″ at 100 yd as well but I have yet to try them at 300m. Same 175gr load has gone into .400 at 100yd. I’m still at less than 300 rounds thru the barrel.
I have used 110 gn TNT speer at 300 and under. Weight does not matter till you get out at the LR and 300 is SR. the lighter stuff moves so fast at the short stuff, it makes no big differances as far as hitting the X. I have been using the 175 SMK with varget and its holding them real tight at the MR and LR.
Fluted barrels are never as good as a solid one of the same Dir. almost but not exact. a Fluted barrel has more area for heat to disperse(?spelling) and saves some weight but they are not as stiff. Ask some of the big name barrel makers. Other thinks that after you break in a barrel it will shoot some super groups that it would not before. You will see a very small inprovement in group size, if you see a big one , your very lucky to have had a piss poor barrel that came about. also make every shoot you fire count. the barrel has only so many rounds it will shoot the x so use each shot. If your like me, money is the driving force, dont wast money saving a few cents a round use the good stuff and get used to it up front. to see how well your shooting, put up a 1 inch target at 100, a 2 inch at 200 with a one inch ring in the center. then a 3 inch at 300 with a one inch circle in the middle then a 2 inch. shoot 3 rounds at each one and see how well you did. then the last thing is get off the bench rest. shoot with a bi pod. then try unsupported. changes the game a bit.
Rifle , shooter combo.
We have a match in the morning here at Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg, NRA XTC and then a sniper match. any one in the area come out and shoot, all matches are open to the public,
rick
Attn. Carter
Where can I get the $1599 plus tax price?
Look on gunbroker.com – I have seen them for $1499 plus shipping but you have to find a gun dealer to receive the gun and do paper work (~$50 to $70). Find a dealer to accept the gun before you bid so that you know where to have it shipped. I bought mine form Cabelas as a floor model for $1424 after asking for an additional discount. I noticed a defect in the stock and Remington sent a new one to my house within two months. Check out Gunbroker.com
Bought one a couple weeks ago added Leopold Mk4 6.5-25 TDR illuminated.
Tried it out Friday with Hornady 165 soft points we got 1.35″ 5 round groups at 365yards. Look forward to trying it out at another range where we can get out to 600 yds. Not much available in Minnesota longer than that. Plan to try 175 gr Sierra Match King Remingtons.
I also picked one up about a month ago. Next week im ordering a MK4 8.5-25×50mm LR/T M1 Leupold for it. Im going to have their custom shop set it up with drop compensation turrets for a 168gr.BTHP round. I would suggest a Harris bi-pod 9-13 with the locking lever, I put one on and it works great. Can anyone suggest a good laser rangefinder in the mid-price range? Any input would be appreciated.
P.S. how about that savage on the cover of american rifleman, nice!!
My project is almost complete. Just waiting on the Seekins Precision AICS Detachable Mag bottom metal. Have the Premier Heritage 3-15 on it and its fantastic! Also just installed the Jewell HVR trigger that greatly outclasses the factory X-mark Pro.
I’m sticking with Sierra 175 matchkings at just a tad above 2600fps in Lapua cases and CCI BR2 primers using Varget.
As far as laser rangefinders go, I have a Swaro on the way now. Get the best you can for your budget.
AL – as far the using 168’s, are you planning on keeping your shooting under 800 yds? The 175’s can extend your range significantly before going subsonic. Even the 155’s are used at distance but a much higher velocities.
For the scope, what height rings are you using? How invasive is it (or costly) to change the drop comp if you change rounds (heavier or lighter) later on?
I got to inspect the new Savage 338 Lapua version last Sunday at a gun show. Very nice. Very heavy. Even better news was that the Springfield reps were hinting at the XDm in 45 cal possibly in a few months. If you like hand guns, the XDm is fun to shoot.
Does anyone have any experience with the Burris 4-12 X 42 with the built-in rangefinder? Thinking of mounting one on the Target Tactical when i get
it. The “off gun reader” looks like a great tool. Also, opens the range of loads for the handloader to play with.
Does anyone have any experience with the Burris 4-12 x 42 with the
built-in rangefinder? Thinking of mounting one on the target tactical
when I get it. Neat accessory of “off-gun reader” is included with it.
One less thing to carry around!
I thought the 168 would be a good all-purpose round since the only ranges available in my area are between 100-400yrds.(Bummer) for rings im ordering the MK4 aluminum 30mm high-1.06″ with the MK4 tactical base. Dont quote me on this but I believe those ballistic turrets run about 125.00, I thought this was a cool feature. I was looking at the leupold RX-750 TBR rangefinder for 279.00, im going to Bass Pro this weekend and if I see one im gonna pick one up. That jewel trigger sounds nice ive been dry-firing snap caps , I think im going to be lowering the pull a little bit on mine, it feels nice and crisp though. As far as handguns go, like Mathew Quigley once said ‘never had much use for one’.
Thanks
Al, the only problem with shooting differant rounds, is having differant zeros at the same range, as Jim, said, palma shoots a 155 at 1000 and they do great with it. the wind will move a 150 more than a 175 ,But ,
the 150 will get there faster, and that means the wind will have less time to move it. I like the 175s my self and it keeps me from doing the zero info drill every range trip. but any weight will do out to 600. We shoot the .223 with 69gn and 77 gn out to 600 all the time and that is out of our AR’s. with our bolt guns we do the same in the .223. I think learning to read the wind, is the hardest for a person. Good luck and keep shooting; if the distance is small make the target small.
rick
re-write: want to know if anyone has any experience with the Burris
Eliminator laserscope? know that it is brand new.think it would be an
awesome match for the target tactical.
Broke down and bought the 700 Target Tactical (my first Remington) and put a Swarovski Z6 2.5 to 15 (my first Swarovski) on it. Terrible mistake, I’m 59 and the old eyes aren’t what they used to be and could not get this rigg to even zero at 200yds let alone group. Tried 18 different types and brands of off the shelf ammo and found that two of the Honady Custom loads would not come out of the chamber after being fired using the bolt, had to punch out with cleaning rod. Sent the gun back to Remington and got back info that gun needed cleaning and may be a hot barrel shooter. Had broke gun in with 200 rounds of cheap Winchester 180 grain and thought I was doing thorough job of cleaning every 3 rounds and then 10 rounds. Tried zero and grouping again at 100yds and was doing good with Match Federal 168gr until I went to 200. Had to give up on Swarovski and get MK4 Leupold 8.5 to 25. This allowed me to find out that this was and is a Hot Barrel Shooter. I am getting consistant groups of 1-1/2 to 2 inch 5 shot groups at 300 and 400 yds but the gun has to be fired at least 3 times before you shoot for group. You can only shoot two groups before barrel gets too hot and you must cool and start over. Cold barrel zero at 200yds is a 2-1/2 circle pattern with 1 shot right and 1 shot left alternating. I only shot 1 shot per day to get this cold barrel group. I can hunt deer with this gun but coyote beyond 200 would be questionable. If anyone has suggestions on how to change a Hot Barrel gun please let me know. I am enjoying the weapon as it is still fairly impressive to me to have groups that can be covered by a silver dollar or snuff can at 300 and 400 yards.
Ron, sorry to hear of your problems. Here are afew things to try.
Do you reload? you said ,”off the shelf ammo.” I have never had great luck with store ammo, some good but never great. Get some jb paste and clean the bore with that. Make sure you don’t polish the chamber. After shooting I run a patch down my bore, with oil on it. I only clean real good after about 200 rounds. I all ways start with a dirty barrel. (about 10 rounds to foul it). Check your chamber lenght. Trim to what it really is and not just the book spec’s. check and see where your bullit seats at. you may have a extra long chamber. I use a long action so I can seat my rounds long and still feed from a mag. also try backing off the powder charge if you reload. what is your twist rate on the gun? Are you shooting off a bench or do you have a vice to test out of? We also found lose scope mount to be be problem with some people, over tighten or under tighten the mounts and rings..cheap rings can warp the scope, did you lap the rings before mounting the scope.
keep us up to date on your progress
rick