.223 xbolt or Rem 700, which would you choose?

[45C]

There’s two .223s for sale on the local classifieds for sale.
Price is pretty much the same , although the Rem comes with a Bushnell 3200.
What do you think about the asking price?
Which one would you pick?

I’m leaning towards the Rem, but only because of the aftermarket support.

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[Jgoulin]

I like the xbolts, but the added kicker of the scope and 700 rds of ammo makes this a no-brainer

 

[Jgoulin]

Oh, and move quick. That's a great deal and you have provided enough info that I found the add in seconds. Someone is gonna jump on it.

 

[Buckmastr]

Yep the model 700 is a very good deal.

 

[45C]

So , if the ammo wasn’t included, still think the 700/bushnell is the better deal?

I’m waiting on a reply now in regards to the 700

 

[Wild_Thing]

Model 700 all the way

 

[iron cat]

So , if the ammo wasn’t included, still think the 700/bushnell is the better deal?

I’m waiting on a reply now in regards to the 700

Yes.
Cat

 

[mikeyb]

I'd go for the 700, relist the scope, buy better glass and burn through that ammo.

 

[Joel]

Is the 700 one of the 1-12 twists?

Its a very good deal but I wouldn't be too into that.

 

[FLHTCUI]

Buy them both , you'll have twice the fun.

Rob

 

[Joel]

Buy them both , you'll have twice the fun.

Rob

Heck yes. Or flip em both and buy somethin even nicer lol

 

[Jimmy_grayson]

I own both (not these exact models though). I like both, like my remmy more.

 

[Sun_and_Steel_77]

I'd go with the one that only fired 15 rounds vs the other shot-out one that fired two boxes.

 

[45C]

I was to slow.. lol

 

[Sun_and_Steel_77]

Heck yes. Or flip em both and buy somethin even nicer lol

LOL...spoken like a true 'nutter!

 

[bcsteve]

Is the 700 one of the 1-12 twists?

Its a very good deal but I wouldn't be too into that.

This. What the twist on those? Xbolt is 1:8, the Rem 700 depends on model and how old it is.

 

[Blastattack]

I'd take the 700 every day. If you don't like it, you can easily sell it, or rebuild it into something else. The Xbolt is what it is.

 

[NAA]

Another vote for the Rem 700....

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NAA.

 

[Eagleye]

Yet another vote for the 700.

 

[Hitzy]

Xbolts are nice guns in walnut or laminate, not crazy keen on their synthetic stocks. They shoot ok but not as good as they can in a decent stock, but that goes for about every rifle ever made. Mags are kinda crappy, plastic rotary style, way too pricey for what they are.
My brother still has an older 308 SS HB in laminate, I got that thing shooting right with some handloads, didn't have to bed it, well fit to the stock. 60 degree bolt throw is the nice part of these rifles.