Remington 700 vs 770

JMR40: Has Remington recently changed what models are effected by the recall?? When this whole deal erupted a few weeks back, I looked on their web page and found that because my ADL has the serrated trigger and is not adjustable that mine is not under the recall... Also, from what I gather, the models recalled are of the type that the safety must be switched to the "fire" position to open the bolt and clear the chamber. On my 700, the action can be opened with the safety on..

Just looking for a little clarification.
 
Hey guys,I'm going to get the Remington 700 ADL .308 and I was wondering if cheap $7 TuloAmmo for a box of 20 will hurt my Rem 700??

I've heard people say it can? Is this true? Or not?
 
Just my opinion and others may or may not agree... The biggest thing I would steer clear of is ammo with steel cases. IDK if anyone makes steel cased .308 ammo or not for that matter.. But I know one can get AK rounds with it.

But cheap ammo is cheap for a reason... While your rifle may take a liking to it, don't expect terrific consistency. You get what you pay for.

Better yet, make your own ammo!

But as far as hurting your rifle, I would not have that worry so long as the cases are brass... Something about steel cases just doesn't sit right with me... That is just my personal opinion and may be totally unfounded.

And you are making the right decision getting the 700. The 710 I spoke of above is the predecessor to the 770 you are looking at. From what I gather, the differences between the old 710 and current 770 are mainly cosmetic. And being that I have experience with both the 710 and 700 (albeit a very entry level 700 ADL) I can tell you firsthand that ANY 700 is a hundred times better than ANY 710/770.

Beyond that, I much prefer a Winchester m70 to the 700. ;) After I got my new SG in 338WM last November, my little ADL never went in the woods again the rest of the season.. Yes, I felt bad... And I'll still hunt with it. But daggum that SG is NICE!
 
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Has Remington recently changed what models are effected by the recall?? When this whole deal erupted a few weeks back, I looked on their web page and found that because my ADL has the serrated trigger and is not adjustable that mine is not under the recall...
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It's a bit confusing because there have been several Remington trigger recalls. There was one years ago that prompted the switch to not locking the bolt.

Finally after years of raging controversy, Remington recalled ALL models with the Walker trigger, "specifically the Model 700, Seven, Sportsman 78, 673, 710, 715, 770, 600, 660, XP-100, 721, 722 and 725. "

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102236497#.

There was another about the new X-mark pro trigger that is unrelated to the others.
 
Remington 700

Pictures speak more than 1000 words. Unfortunately I couldn't get my photo to download. What I wanted to show was the Rem 700 (with bipod), 270 win that I own. It's been in the family for quite awhile, I inherited from my Father when he passed in 2005. Fires without fault everytime the trigger is squeezed. Sorry about the lack of the photo :( What's the trick?
 
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The 770 is a piece of junk, but the barrel being press fit has nothing to do with it being a piece of junk. Steyr barrels are press fit and I doubt anyone would question the quality of Steyr. "Are they worth the money?" would be a good discussion, but I seriously doubt anyone would question their quality.
 
compaing the 770 and 700 is not fair. a real comparission would be a 770 vs a axis or ruger american or maybe a budget marlin.people would always compare the 710 and 700. in reality the 710 should have been compared to a stevens 200. while i have shot theses guns and realized they do hit what you aim at, for the money involved with a 770 for the same or just a little more there are better options.;)
 
comparing the 770 and 700 is not fair. a real comparission would be a 770 vs a axis or ruger american or maybe a budget marlin
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The OP wanted to make a decision between the 770 and the 700, but you still make an excellent point that the 700 and the 770 are in very different price classes.

Comparing the 770 to rifles that are nearer its price point would be fairer. Next to the Savage Axis, Ruger American or Marlin X7, the 770 is still vastly inferior.

The Axis, American and X7 are inexpensive rifles. The 770 is a cheap rifle. If I found a deal on one of the first three I'd be tempted to see how good a rifle I could make out of one with a little smoothing, bedding and fitting.

I wouldn't own a 770 if it were free.
 
natman 2 years ago when i was looking for a budget rifle i went stevens 200. its basically the savage 110 action without the accutrigger. in my mind that action is a proven thing. there is so much stuff you can do to upgrade the stevens too.:D
 
The 721 is part of the most recent recall.
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Don't do it: They'll put a craptastic Lawyerproof trigger in it.....

Keep your 721's trigger clean and don't try to adjust it under 4 lbs. .....it'll be fine.
 
I work the gun counter at Cabela's. We, along with Academy, Walmart and possibly others have special runs of ADL's made. Every day that I'm at work I see the 770's and shudder. It is the only bolt action rifle we carry that I cannot in good conscience sell to someone. I have an ADL .270 manufactured in 2004 with a synthetic stock that cost me $325.00 NIB. It came with a cheap scope that I immediately used for target practice. Mounted a Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 on it and it shoots sub-moa with 130 grain CoreLokts. Can't ask for better than that. While the current ADL actions seem to be not finished as well as the older ones - they are still 700 actions and with use or a little polishing still make for a very nice inexpensive hunting rifle or as a donor action. When I have the funds available I'll use an ADL action as the basis for my 6.5x06. I happen to prefer a blind magazine.
 
Every day that I'm at work I see the 770's and shudder. It is the only bolt action rifle we carry that I cannot in good conscience sell to someone.
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When I worked in a shop I had a similar experience. The manager ordered a couple of 710s sight unseen when they first came out. They sat on the shelf for a long time because none of the salesmen wanted to show them to customers.

They finally became door prizes at a hunting club dinner.

"First prize is a new 770. Second prize is two 770s."
 
On every one I've handled the bolt binds when you open it and close it.
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That's likely due to the fact the 770's action is not mfg to fit the bolt. The 770 uses nylon (or similar material) inserts inside the action to fit the bolt. The 770 is the definition of cheap manufacturing...
 
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"First prize is a new 770. Second prize is two 770s."
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LOL...I love it!

For the price, buy a used 700 instead of the 770. Much better gun & much better resale value if you ever want to change.

FWIW...

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