any feedback on the remington 700 lss mountain rifle?

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I have an offer to by one from a fellow nutter and would like to hear of personal experiences.i am assuming they have a #one (or close to it) contoured barrel. How do they shoot? Do they need a pillar and bedding job?what would one be worth as an unfired or low round count 10 yr old rifle? Appears as new.Thanks
 
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Pencil thin barrel and being laminate prolly a bit heavier than a solid piece of Walnut .
Had one years ago (1989) and it didnt like to shoot more than three shots before wanting to be cooled down.
Sorry it was not an LSS, but rather the mountain Rifle and thin contour barrel, light and whippy for a novice shooter.
I had a guy from the gun club tinker on the trigger and it was light and crisp 2-3 lbs in that range, shot with it better after that tune up.
270 Winchester that loved 140grn Sierra bullets and 4350.
$800.00 is what I would pay, but thats just me...I eventually went to an A-bolt in 300winmag.
Rob
 
I have a 7-08 laminated stainless steel. Damn fine rifle. I have mine bedded. Trigger is sitting at 3.0lbs and ultralight optic on it. Sitting at 7.2lbs with 4rds in it. As stated before, your groups will open up after 3 shots. If your barrel is cool, it's will hit its mark. Excellent cold bore accuracy, it's is a pure hunting rifle, plan and simple.
 
the first centerfire rifle I ever bought new was a 700 LSS Mtn in 260 Rem in 2002 IIRC. One of the most beautiful factory rifles out there. Not ultralight due to the laminate but they look nice. Mine would shoot around 1.25 moa for 3 shots with preffered handloads. Not a tackdriver but plenty good for most hunting. They were about $950 new back then
 
Had 4 of them; two 7-08s, 270win, and 30-06. The 270 was the most accurate putting any shelf load other than Hornady into a .25". Only fired one of the 7-08s and it was a .5" shooter and felt the best in hand as I loved the more compact size. The 30-06 was a bit wild for me, with groupings around 1-1.25", but still a great hunting rifle.
 
They have a very light barrel. (# 1 is a meaningless designation without the barrel makers name). Most of them will shoot under 1.5 inches for the first 3 shots... Very few of them will shoot much under an inch if that. I had a a .280 that shot factory ammo about 1.25". Plenty good for hunting. Forget about 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch groups... it ain't gonna happen.
 
I have had a pile of m7's, mountain rifles, and ti's. Most of them shot best with a pressure point. The two I have currently both shoot amazing well, and with floated barrels which I find unusual and desirable for these pencil weights.

As for the model the op is asking about. They are very nice looking, but are very butt heavy.
 
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