Has Remington stepped up the quality in its rifles of late?
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Wild_Thing
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Neighbour picked up a 700 SPS LH in .270 recently. I looked it over and fired a few rounds. Seemed Ok. I would put it at a little better than my cheapy Savage FCXP3 that I picked up about 20 years ago.
hometownhero
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There was a thread on the forum a week or 2 ago? about remington pretty much being bankrupt. I would say no they are not better. Unless you get it for a song I would look elsewhere.
That isn't entirely true. Remington is stating that their sales are drastically down and they had continued to pump out rifles steadily during this time. If things do not improve by next year they Remington could possibly face default on it's loans.
I've seen many new Remingtons that are good guns .... minus the trigger as always.
They really need to do something with that X-Mark Blow trigger. Some claim it can be made into a very good hunting trigger but I simply won't believe that until I see it for myself.
I'd rather they sold them trigger-less for a little less money.
They really need to do something with that X-Mark Blow trigger. Some claim it can be made into a very good hunting trigger but I simply won't believe that until I see it for myself.
I'd rather they sold them trigger-less for a little less money.
Mystic Precision
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The stuff coming out of their new Kentucky plant has been solid.
Hopefully, they will restructure and move all operations there.... they got things dialed in at that factory.
Some of the most consistently manf receivers (783's) I have played with and that includes customs.
Jerry
Hopefully, they will restructure and move all operations there.... they got things dialed in at that factory.
Some of the most consistently manf receivers (783's) I have played with and that includes customs.
Jerry
armoredtrooper
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Judging from all the negative publicity in product service and support and the fact that it took Remington so long to admit that they had serious safety issues with the 700 series, I wouldn't touch them or there products with a 10 foot pole. Let them sink.
Stay away from Howa, the only reason i say that is ... the quality of stainless they use is terrible. Hike for 8 hours in the rain and your gun will be orange. Drove me crazy ...
i think for budget rifles Tikka is probably the only option these days. Those light wieght ones are with in a 1/4 lb of my custom 700 TI for around $1000, probably far less used.
Still love my Rems ... but you usually have to put money into new ones imo. I put mcmillan edge stocks and jewel triggers in all my 700’s,I would never sell one. Currently lookimg for a Long action magnum 700 TI. I know im at the end of a long list.
Will add ... i bet those new mountaim 700’s are sweet. Bed the factory action/stock, and put a trigger in ! Good to go !
Jerry ! Lol, ill be in touch for a proof research in the new year
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Sakoman .308
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So if I put some of your answers together, they are a good rifle after you replace the Trigger, Stock, & Barrel.
So if I put some of your answers together, they are a good rifle after you replace the Trigger, Stock, & Barrel.
My 700 vtr is a tack driver. More than pleased.
Quality level will continue to decline while it's owned by Freedom Group. Pretty safe to say knowing Freedom Group's history.
New Camper
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I've avoided jumping on the "Remington 700 is unsafe" bandwagon... issues of misuse can't be blamed on a manufacturer. The only time I've seen one go bang when I didn't want it, was after I faffed about with the trigger and set it a bit too light: The difference between me and the guy who made a stink about it is that my rifle wasn't pointed in an unsafe direction and I accepted my fault. While I have a nice Calvin Elite and Jackson trigger for two 700 target rifles, I still run the pre-x-mark triggers with confidence and satisfaction.
It's coincidental that a couple weeks ago I sent an email to Remington extolling them on the virtues of their brilliant designs and game changers, particular models are: In general an encouragement toward remembering what ideas established their reputation as a premier manufacturer, alluding to adhering to those principles. Good ideas are what established almost every company: Bad ones, and financial indiscretion are what sinks them. For all of the good ideas that came from Remington, it'd be a shame to see it flop for they could produce many more...
From what I have seen, Remington's quality has gone up in the last couple years compared to the late 2000's and into the 2010's. Remlins seem to be slightly better than those awful transitional days. I've purchased a couple Remingtons this year and they are good (all from the custom shop, so possibly different QC). I've held a couple new 700 BDL's lately and they look good. Decent bluing, nice looking wood (better than Winchester or the like IMO) and actions and triggers feel good. I am slightly biased however, since I love the design of the Remington 700.
But as other members have been saying, Tikka is a great way to go for budget-minded rifles. And if you have the extra coin, it's tough to beat a Sako. Those rifles have all of the upgrades you would do to a Remington.
But as other members have been saying, Tikka is a great way to go for budget-minded rifles. And if you have the extra coin, it's tough to beat a Sako. Those rifles have all of the upgrades you would do to a Remington.
