Tell Me about CURRENT Production Remington 700s
- Thread starter Clevinger
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In my opinion the complaints are overstated. There have been some issues, but if I wanted a Remington, I'd buy one. The Mt rifle version is really the only thing currently made by Remington that interests me. Not because of a perceived lack of quality, I just prefer other designs better. I have an EW, and like it a lot, but if you can't find one, the Mt Rifle is something to consider.
The pencil thin barrel of the Mt rifle is going to be far different from the heavier barreled guns you were considering. They are a lightweight gun made for carrying a lot, not shooting long strings at a time. I've owned a couple of the older Mt Rifles. They would usually put the 1st 2 shots into almost the same hole. Shot #3 would usually open up things to about 1". The rare times I tried shots 4-5 in one string groups were 2-3". Which is OK on a big game hunting rifle, the 1st 1-2 shots are what matter.
Once you get into that price range you're not much less than a Kimber. Just a thought, and they seem to be a little easier to find. If looking at SS/Synthetic I'd also look at the Ruger Hawkeye and Tikka. I've had good luck with both.
Personally, I buy used. Then I use the money saved to put a good McMIllan stock and better optics on my rifles. My EW was bought used. Even with the McMillan stock on it I have less money in it than if I'd bought it new and kept the factory stock. And I have a 1/2 lb lighter, better fitting stock.
The pencil thin barrel of the Mt rifle is going to be far different from the heavier barreled guns you were considering. They are a lightweight gun made for carrying a lot, not shooting long strings at a time. I've owned a couple of the older Mt Rifles. They would usually put the 1st 2 shots into almost the same hole. Shot #3 would usually open up things to about 1". The rare times I tried shots 4-5 in one string groups were 2-3". Which is OK on a big game hunting rifle, the 1st 1-2 shots are what matter.
Once you get into that price range you're not much less than a Kimber. Just a thought, and they seem to be a little easier to find. If looking at SS/Synthetic I'd also look at the Ruger Hawkeye and Tikka. I've had good luck with both.
Personally, I buy used. Then I use the money saved to put a good McMIllan stock and better optics on my rifles. My EW was bought used. Even with the McMillan stock on it I have less money in it than if I'd bought it new and kept the factory stock. And I have a 1/2 lb lighter, better fitting stock.
kilotanker22
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Remington makes a fine rifle. With today's efficiency in disseminating information a very few quality problems become the norm if you know what I mean.
Clevinger
I believe buds has a couple limbers right now also you can try gander mtn they usually have kimbers
Clevinger
I believe buds has a couple limbers right now also you can try gander mtn they usually have kimbers
reynolds357
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They are nice rifles. I have one in .30-06. Nothing to complain about.
kilotanker22
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Hey buds also right now has a win ew in 264 win mag in stock
I have a great deal of respect and confidence in the Remington 700s. The guy who taught me to shoot and hunt when I arrived in Colorado in '78 used one in 30-06 exclusively. He was a sniper in Nam so I listened to him carefully.
For whatever reason, I've been hunting for all these years with a Savage Model 99 in .308. But always remembered what my friend told me about the 700. Accurate out of the box and more accurate because it was a bolt action rather than a lever action.
This past year, I finally bought a Remington 700 VTR in .308. Put a Burris scope on it, sighted it in 2" high at 100 yds. and took it up to Craig, Colorado for elk. The first shot offered to me was at 357 yds. with a 10% down grade, early morning, no wind. She went down with one shot, got up, then went down for good.
As I get older (64 now), I can't climb those mountains the way I used to. I'm thinking about and practicing for longer shots. It's the right gun. And the right caliber. Sure, there are others and good ones. But for the money and accuracy right out of the box, I love the Remington 700 in .308 or 30-06 for Pronghorn, whitetail, muleys, elk and bear ( I have not gotten a bear yet). There are other good ones, but I have the utmost confidence in the 700 for accuracy and dependability.
For whatever reason, I've been hunting for all these years with a Savage Model 99 in .308. But always remembered what my friend told me about the 700. Accurate out of the box and more accurate because it was a bolt action rather than a lever action.
This past year, I finally bought a Remington 700 VTR in .308. Put a Burris scope on it, sighted it in 2" high at 100 yds. and took it up to Craig, Colorado for elk. The first shot offered to me was at 357 yds. with a 10% down grade, early morning, no wind. She went down with one shot, got up, then went down for good.
As I get older (64 now), I can't climb those mountains the way I used to. I'm thinking about and practicing for longer shots. It's the right gun. And the right caliber. Sure, there are others and good ones. But for the money and accuracy right out of the box, I love the Remington 700 in .308 or 30-06 for Pronghorn, whitetail, muleys, elk and bear ( I have not gotten a bear yet). There are other good ones, but I have the utmost confidence in the 700 for accuracy and dependability.
I love the 700s. I'm not sure how current you want but, the last one I bought was in feb, 2013, manufactured Jan, 2013. It is a sps-v .308 (26in. Varmint barrel, SA 308).
In my experience, it's a typical 700. I'm new to the Tupperware stock, but you're already planning on replacing it (a must). Other than that, after a little more than a year and a few hundred rounds, typical 700. It's not so long throated as people complain about, it had some trouble feeding cartridges from the left side of the stack because of a roughly finished rail (some flitz fixed it). And there has yet to be any ammo it hasn't put 5 under an inch!
The only unusual thing about my 700, 308 is after as many rounds as I've shot; wear on the bolt lugs looks completely even to my eyes!!!
In my experience, it's a typical 700. I'm new to the Tupperware stock, but you're already planning on replacing it (a must). Other than that, after a little more than a year and a few hundred rounds, typical 700. It's not so long throated as people complain about, it had some trouble feeding cartridges from the left side of the stack because of a roughly finished rail (some flitz fixed it). And there has yet to be any ammo it hasn't put 5 under an inch!
The only unusual thing about my 700, 308 is after as many rounds as I've shot; wear on the bolt lugs looks completely even to my eyes!!!
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Sure Shot Mc Gee
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Got two Rem rifles both are CDL-DM Mountain models. Both wood. Both matte blued. One is a 270 the other is 25-06. With hand loads I've never owned a more accurate rifle than those two are. Their skinny little barrels sure can shoot. Both are equipped with identical scopes rings and bases. Leupold vx-3s 3-1/2 to 10s. Like twins the only way I can tell them apart is by their stock colors. One's a medium light walnut the other is a dark chocolate. At the time of their purchase I was looking for a composite in stainless for my all weather rifle. The counter salesman said his stock contained 3 rifles I might be interested in. Brought out a SPS stainless 30-06 and I was in awe. Sales guy left again and brought the light colored walnut 270 CDL-DM Mtn. and laid it too on the counter. I was smiling. Left a third time and returned again carring that oh so pretty chocolate CDL-DM walnut 25-06. By that point I was just smitten with both wood models. I immediately lost my vision of being the first person on my block owning a stainless all weather rifle. I bought the 270 right there and then. Put the 25-06 on lay-away. Two weeks later I brought the 25-06 home and have been happy ever since with my twins. Of the two the 270 is a shade more accurate. But not by much. As the 25-06 is no doubt near the speed of a Weatherby 257 these days and roar's like one too. Recently done over this winter both now have new Timney triggers installed & set at 3-1/2 lbs. pull. For the time being I'm just staring out the window at all that white still piled on the ground yet. But my chance will come to try both at the clubs bench rest area. Snap caps just don't seem to curb my anxiety of wanting to get out and do some real shooting with those new triggers installed. If I think I can gain a bit of additional accuracy in the near future in one or both. Pillar Bedding is next on their horizon.
steveNChunter
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In my opinion the Remington 700's barreled action is as good as it's ever been. The lower end models (SPS, ADL) are giving the whole 700 line a bad name. The plastic they are using for stocks on those rifles is below Tupperware grade. The rough matte blued finish scratches and rusts easily. The higher end 700's are still great rifles, with the occasional bad apple that makes it through Remington's mediocre QC checks.
That being said, if I were to buy a new 700 tomorrow, it would be one of the cheaper SPS's or big box store ADL's because all that would interest me is the barrel and action. They are project guns. Throw the stock and trigger off the steepest cliff you can find and buy some good aftearket stuff. Then refinish the barreled action in your finish of choice(I'm having one Cerakoted). By this time you will have the price of a higher end 700 invested, but the end result will be much more suited to your taste and likely as or more accurate.
That being said, if I were to buy a new 700 tomorrow, it would be one of the cheaper SPS's or big box store ADL's because all that would interest me is the barrel and action. They are project guns. Throw the stock and trigger off the steepest cliff you can find and buy some good aftearket stuff. Then refinish the barreled action in your finish of choice(I'm having one Cerakoted). By this time you will have the price of a higher end 700 invested, but the end result will be much more suited to your taste and likely as or more accurate.
Fatboy5108
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I just got and only yesterday shot for the first time a model 700 5R milspec, in .308. Its the first rifle i have ever owned a yesterday went to beak the barrel in at the range. I wasnt expecting huge things as im new to shooting and the barrel needed to be broken in but guess what? consistant 3 shot groups at 100 metres through one ragged hole. i didnt believe it at first so i got someone to spot the target through a scope and sure enough after 6 rouds down range the next three shots were all through the same hole. Quarter MOA or less out of the box. definately worth a look
Fatboy5108
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H&S Precision Stock, Stainless action. Barrels rumored and i use the term lightly rumored to be made Krieger. The finish is excellent, the stainless 5R barrel cleans up very easily.
waveslayer
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My stock 5R is a tack driver! Awesome quality. I love mine
ndking1126
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Boom! There it is. If you go and look at the complaints, most of them are the lower end models listed above. I almost never see complaints from the nicer models. And then we could get into the discussion of how many of the complaints are legitimate, because I'm not always convinced they are. I'm sure may of them are, but some I do question.
Bottom line, if you want a Remington, go ahead and buy with confidence. Then report back to us! Haha
steveNChunter
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It seems like with the addition of the 783 at roughly the same price point as the basic SPS and ADL, they would discontinue them.
It would really be nice if they would just offer barreled actions in all the common chamberings in sporter and heavy profiles. That would knock a little off the price and also help build back their reputation a little. Why pay for a stock that isn't worth having that you almost have to give away to get rid of?
You can buy 700 actions from Brownell's but they are about the same price as a new 700 rifle, so you might as well get an action with a barrel attached to it, even if you take it off and sell it.
But sadly, since I haven't aquired the position of CEO of Freedom Group, I can't make these kinds of decisions.
It would really be nice if they would just offer barreled actions in all the common chamberings in sporter and heavy profiles. That would knock a little off the price and also help build back their reputation a little. Why pay for a stock that isn't worth having that you almost have to give away to get rid of?
You can buy 700 actions from Brownell's but they are about the same price as a new 700 rifle, so you might as well get an action with a barrel attached to it, even if you take it off and sell it.
But sadly, since I haven't aquired the position of CEO of Freedom Group, I can't make these kinds of decisions.
I've bought four 700's in the last two years, as my eyes are forcing me to transition from my iron-sighted handguns to glass optics. I bought a 700 Varmint SF, and three SPS models.
Of the four rifles, two put 5 rounds well under an inch, and the other two group at or under 1/2". Shooting handloads, with replacement stocks but no gunsmithing.
I'm a brand new rifle shooter with cataracts. The plastic stocks are mystifying, but hey, all four of those rifles cost well under a grand out the door, and they are trouble free and legitimate shooters.
I'm in.
Of the four rifles, two put 5 rounds well under an inch, and the other two group at or under 1/2". Shooting handloads, with replacement stocks but no gunsmithing.
I'm a brand new rifle shooter with cataracts. The plastic stocks are mystifying, but hey, all four of those rifles cost well under a grand out the door, and they are trouble free and legitimate shooters.
I'm in.
Last fall I purchased a slightly used Rem. 700 Buckmasters edition in .30-06 installed a Simmons pro-hunter 3-9 scope. After a quick bore sight down the tube it placed the first 3 shots inside a 2" bullseye, the group measured exactly 1" with Remington 150 grain core-lokt's. This year I pulled the gun out of the safe re-checked the zero, yup, still in the bullseye and still at 1". 
This rifle may be the exception to the rule. about the only modification I'm considering is an aftermarket trigger
This rifle may be the exception to the rule. about the only modification I'm considering is an aftermarket trigger
I have a 2 year old 700 sps with the plastic stock. It shoots better than 1 moa in 243. How much better? Need to break out the sand bag rests to tell. But seated shots at 100 yards are less than an inch. Maybe I'll trade out the stock eventually, but I'm actually afraid to mess with a good thing.