This thread is really confusing as I’m a big fan of Remington 700, Tikka T3 (and Ruger 10/22).
One thing:I never bought a lower grade Remington 700 or Ruger 10/22 which might explain my experience! (Some cheaper 700s have truly awful build quality)
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This thread is really confusing as I’m a big fan of Remington 700, Tikka T3 (and Ruger 10/22).
One thing:I never bought a lower grade Remington 700 or Ruger 10/22 which might explain my experience! (Some cheaper 700s have truly awful build quality)
I took mine to the range today to celebrate 10/22 Hate-Er Day.
It's only a 25yrd target but it's topped with a cheapo red dot and bulk Super-X ammo. It's pretty much perfect for the plinking gun I use it for and head shots on grouse.
I cut the end off my stock to get rid of the bbl band and free floated the bbl. That helped accuracy a lot.
Exactly why 10/22 are over rated. You either need to do work to them or throw money at them to shoot mediocre groups.
SCG
Guess again Jethro .... That rifle does exactly what I want with reliability and sufficient accuracy. That little mod took about an hour to do. Sounds like too much for you, but I got it done just fine.
Remington 700 more custom rifles built on it than all other actions combined .
Strongest action
All manners of target shooting the 700 rules that stat as well
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I've never owned a Remington 700
until the last few years and now I have two, both purchased from a couple of gentlemen on site. The first is a custom job, chambered in 375 Chatfield Taylor. And most recently, the second, new, a 700 CDL SF Limited Edition in 6.5 CreedMoor. So far so good but in all fairness, we'll see what happens with at least, a short test of time.I think people are confusing overrated with good (or bad). Overrated I believe implies a positive reputation that is undeserved, or being oversold.
The 10/22 can be a good rifle, but there many who claim it is the best 22 rifle / the one 22 rifle everyone should own. Based on my experiences with several of them, I find them overpriced for what you get. The ergonomics aren't great and the accuracy (from a low to mid level unaltered one) isn't great. It most definitely doesn't make my list of must have 22s. If I find one for an inexpensive price I might pick one up (and by good price I mean $200 or less for a stock one).
Does that mean it isn't good? Some people have had bad experiences with them, I know a few people who have nothing but jams, can't get it on paper and etc. But I also know people who love them, and have had many years of trouble free use. Does this change the fact that they are overrated? No.
The 10/22 can be a good rifle, but there many who claim it is the best 22 rifle / the one 22 rifle everyone should own. Based on my experiences with several of them, I find them overpriced for what you get. The ergonomics aren't great and the accuracy (from a low to mid level unaltered one) isn't great. It most definitely doesn't make my list of must have 22s. If I find one for an inexpensive price I might pick one up (and by good price I mean $200 or less for a stock one).
Does that mean it isn't good? Some people have had bad experiences with them, I know a few people who have nothing but jams, can't get it on paper and etc. But I also know people who love them, and have had many years of trouble free use. Does this change the fact that they are overrated? No.
The Outsider
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GMC vs Ford Vs Dodge... the same old story..
Johnn Peterson
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But it’s not. We are comparing models not companies or brands. As an example ruger makes the sought after #1 and the overrated 10/22.
SCG
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Winchester model 94. NOTHING about them impress me.
Blondes, Brunettes & Redheads.
Some people are blaggarding many of the classics and also some of the now considered premier firearms...too funny.
Each to their own said the old Lady who kissed the cow ( as the old folks might say)
The Outsider
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You got 'er buddy!
Johnn Peterson
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In this instance, the comment of my post was directed straight to The Outsiders comment or observation, not at a question of Ruger model or variation.
