Rem700 5r gen 2 vs sendero 2

bacardisteve · November 27, 2018, 06:05 PM

Going to order one of these rifles for myself for xmas in 300win mag. I like the longer barrel of the sendero but the 5r has a threaded barrel saving me some coin on gunsmith expenses. Does either of these rifles typically outperform the other in the accuracy department?

Orion6 · November 28, 2018, 08:50 AM

I have seen many reports of the 5R 700’s being VERY accurate. So much so I am leaning towards grabbing one next year.

hagar · November 28, 2018, 10:55 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with either. My 7mm Sendero hammers at 1000 yards with the 162 Amax bullet. I don't have a 5R to compare accuracy, but I like the older Sendero stocks much better.

MarkCO · November 28, 2018, 11:52 AM

The 5Rs are more accurate and they don't seem to have had as many poor QC issues as the remainder of the Remington line. Still, Tikka or Bergara might be worth a look. Both are better.

bacardisteve · November 28, 2018, 04:54 PM

I strongly considered the bergera hmr. For me it came down to aftermaket support. I can get anything for a 700 even do a remage conversion and swap tubes in the basement if I so choose.

reynolds357 · November 28, 2018, 05:38 PM

I would get the 5r for CHRISTmas if it were me.

MarkCO · November 28, 2018, 06:50 PM

The "Berage" barrels are in testing by at least two places that make prefits. Bergara is on a R700 foot print and everything R fits except the bolts. Bergara re-barrels and cerakotes for $500 as well. That is any contour and reamer they stock, pretty good price.

cw308 · November 29, 2018, 06:00 PM

Go with your gut , lf you first liked the Sendero but the R700 5R got your interest. If you go with the 5R you will always be looking at the Sendero . Either one you can't go wrong with. I'm a 308 guy , my Rem. 700 is set up for benchrest shooting only, been shooting this gun for 10 years and have no interest in getting another , only barrel change . Just love shooting it . Fully blueprinted , RockCreek M24 5R barrel , Jewell trigger . Pick a winner and stick with it . Good Luck on your pick .

old roper · November 30, 2018, 11:39 AM

They make 2-5r 300mag one has 26" barrel other is threaded 24".

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bol...-stainless-5-r

cw308 · November 30, 2018, 08:51 PM

My rifle started out as a stock Rem 700 LTR 308 Cal 20" barrel HS Precision Stock . I first changed the stock to the longer HS 700P stock , the rifle was a tack driver . Made all the other changes as listed in my first post , the 24" barrel pictured in Stainless is very similar to my LTR in blue steel . It's the only rifle I shoot , have no itch in buying another . Good Luck .

November 27, 2018, 06:05 PM	#1
bacardisteve Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Location: West virginia Posts: 653	Rem700 5r gen 2 vs sendero 2 Going to order one of these rifles for myself for xmas in 300win mag. I like the longer barrel of the sendero but the 5r has a threaded barrel saving me some coin on gunsmith expenses. Does either of these rifles typically outperform the other in the accuracy department? __________________ Kill em all and let God sort em out! USAF

November 28, 2018, 10:55 AM	#3
hagar Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2000 Location: Colombia, SC Posts: 745	I don't think you can go wrong with either. My 7mm Sendero hammers at 1000 yards with the 162 Amax bullet. I don't have a 5R to compare accuracy, but I like the older Sendero stocks much better. __________________ I don't have time for busy people

November 28, 2018, 11:52 AM	#4
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	The 5Rs are more accurate and they don't seem to have had as many poor QC issues as the remainder of the Remington line. Still, Tikka or Bergara might be worth a look. Both are better. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

November 28, 2018, 04:54 PM	#5
bacardisteve Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2006 Location: West virginia Posts: 653	I strongly considered the bergera hmr. For me it came down to aftermaket support. I can get anything for a 700 even do a remage conversion and swap tubes in the basement if I so choose. __________________ Kill em all and let God sort em out! USAF

November 28, 2018, 06:50 PM	#7
MarkCO Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 1998 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 4,308	The "Berage" barrels are in testing by at least two places that make prefits. Bergara is on a R700 foot print and everything R fits except the bolts. Bergara re-barrels and cerakotes for $500 as well. That is any contour and reamer they stock, pretty good price. __________________ Good Shooting, MarkCO www.CarbonArms.us

November 28, 2018, 08:50 AM	#2
Orion6 Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 340	I have seen many reports of the 5R 700’s being VERY accurate. So much so I am leaning towards grabbing one next year.

November 28, 2018, 05:38 PM	#6
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	I would get the 5r for CHRISTmas if it were me.

November 29, 2018, 06:00 PM	#8
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Go with your gut , lf you first liked the Sendero but the R700 5R got your interest. If you go with the 5R you will always be looking at the Sendero . Either one you can't go wrong with. I'm a 308 guy , my Rem. 700 is set up for benchrest shooting only, been shooting this gun for 10 years and have no interest in getting another , only barrel change . Just love shooting it . Fully blueprinted , RockCreek M24 5R barrel , Jewell trigger . Pick a winner and stick with it . Good Luck on your pick .

November 30, 2018, 11:39 AM	#9
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	They make 2-5r 300mag one has 26" barrel other is threaded 24". https://www.remington.com/rifles/bol...-stainless-5-r __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

November 30, 2018, 08:51 PM	#10
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	My rifle started out as a stock Rem 700 LTR 308 Cal 20" barrel HS Precision Stock . I first changed the stock to the longer HS 700P stock , the rifle was a tack driver . Made all the other changes as listed in my first post , the 24" barrel pictured in Stainless is very similar to my LTR in blue steel . It's the only rifle I shoot , have no itch in buying another . Good Luck .