Is this a good deal for a Rem 700 VTR??

[Reco]

Well I have been thinking of getting a .223 for sometime now for target shooting and blasting gophers and I came across this deal......

" Remington 700 VTR in .223 Like new. <150 rounds through it. comes with bipod and sling. Remington 700 VTR $750 Falcon Optics 4.5-18x56 tactical scope (lifetime warranty) $450 Scope mount and rings $180 Harris Bipod $80 Total: $1460 Selling for $1100 Must have a valid PAL to purchase. Please only call after 5pm."

The gun looks mint however I don't know much about Falcon optics so I was wanting to get some feedback to see if people think this is a good deal or not.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Tuco Pike]

Not really an "exceptional" deal IMHO. Me, I would prefer to spend more and buy everything new.

 

[kyjelly44]

this is a new package close to the same price rang you found.
http://www.frontierfirearms.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_113&products_id=1526
as for the falcon optics.i have one and feel they are a great entry level tactical type scope for there price.

 

[foxytrapper]

Why would you waste good money on a Remington?

 

[StoneHorse]

Why would you waste good money on a Remington?

I was looking at a Remington rifle last week and I asked about quality control problems. I was told in no uncertain terms that Remington rifles are popular and just as good a rifle as any other on the market. I replied just because millions of people drink Corona beer, that does not make Corona a good beer. I left the rifle on the counter. Sorry for going off topic.

 

[kphebert]

im not hearing anything good on the vtr.i like the looks of the barrel but that seems to be the issue.less metal means more heat.

 

[RegForce]

I got a remmington sps heavy barrrel in 223 with a bushnell 3200 3.5-16. Its a great rifle less then one inch groups at 100yds the only thing i didnt like (and changed) was the bolt knob/handle.
cheers

 

[Reco]

Thanks Kyjelly 44, gonna check that new package out.

 

[mackles]

From the guys I've talked to that actually own the VTR, I've heard good things. I'll be buying one in the next year.

 

[Rembo]

Remingtons are junk...especially 700's...buy a Tikka, a used Parker Hale from the 60's or a new Mossberg and leave all the used 700's for me....

 

[X-man]

Shop around. There are better deals to be found. I'm a hard core 700 fan, but the VTR sure doesn't float my boat! Take a look at the SPS Tactical or Varmint lines. If you decide to sell down the road, the latter will be easier to more as the triangular bbl is one of those features you either love or hate.

 

[cam1936]

You can get them for $749 brand spanking new, why would you pay $750 for it used?