ISO advice for new LR setup

[Madusa]

I have an 700 SPS 308 and the process went like this. 1 Hated the trigger so adjusted it ( if you take the tape off the trigger housing there is a screw that will let you adjust to 1.5 pounds). Bought a jewel. 2 Took that plastic stock and bedded it (even used glass to reinforce the forearm to free float) got horizon groups. Bought a BC stock. 3 Thought I liked the Harris bipod (good product) but ditched it because I think I get more of a consistent recoil shooting off of a bag or back pack. Sometimes the legs grab and sometimes they don't. Not trying to pick on Harris because this would be the same with all bipods. I've been shooting a Elite Tactical on this rifle for a year and a half, and have no complaints. Shooting SMK in 168-175 it's good for 5/8" at 100yds. If I keep going with the upgrades the barrel would be next. Heavier, shorter, with a chamber that has a shorter throat. I went with a steel base from Badger (20moa) and rings from Burris.

[Hoser]

If I keep going with the upgrades the barrel would be next. Heavier, shorter, with a chamber that has a shorter throat.

Why shorter? The 308 needs all the help it can get.

I just ordered a new 308 barrel for my AI. It should finish right around 28".

Good call on the Jewell.

My next step would be a new scope or a new stock.