My New Hunting Rifle - The Remington 700 VLS .308

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Happened to see the news here on CGN two weeks ago that Remington went bankrupt.
Don't know how I missed it all this time, but I think Remington was on the ropes for a while now.
Next day I purchased my first hunting rifle online, the Remington 700 VLS (Varmint Laminated Stock) in .308 Winchester.
Had been eyeing this particular rifle for a while now, finally decided to give her a try.
Received the rifle yestermorn, must say I really love her! Sorry for the photos, took these with my iPhone.

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I'm used to collecting milsurps, this is one of my first modern rifle.
Really love the 26" heavy barrel she came with. Have tried but never enjoyed the featherweight Winchester rifles.
Thought my WWII rifles (Kar98k and Arisaka T38s and T99s) were heavy, but no she is way heavier at more than 5kg just the rifle itself.
Can't imagine how heavy she'll be after I added a scope and/or bipod. One thing to note is I find her to be really front heavy.
The stock is laminated wood, but because of the heavy barrel you actually feel the latter more than the former.
Looking forward taking her out in the woods and the range. Anyone else have a Remington 700 and can share if they're fun to shoot?
Have a great one everyone, I'm a happy man because this rifle is really nice to hold!
 

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I had a Remington 700 Varminter in .243 a number of years ago.
It loved 100 grn Federal cheap ammo.
Hiked with it all over Sydney Island and sweated about 10 pounds in doing so.
Three shots covered with a quarter @ 100 yrd.
Enjoy your new rifle and dont forget to share your scope choice and ammo choice as well.
Rob
 
Great, accurate rifle. Don't worry about the temporary glitch with the company... it's temporary...
 
I had one years ago in 243, with a very fine laminate VLS stock with the black forend cap that I got off a young man who went by the name Eagleye. Shot pretty damn well! Heavy though as you know
 
Guys thanks for the replies, nice to know some fellow Remi fans.
FLHTCUI will let you guys know when I add gadgets on her for sure!
guntech I really hope you are correct, but also seeing many that want to see the company gone.

I am trying to find a sling for this rifle right now, can someone please tell me what keywords to use in search?
I'm hoping for a leather sling but my searches only shows nylon or canvas slings for her.
Also her sling mounts are really unique (for a milsurp guy) to me.

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The stickers gave me chuckles too. Guess the warranty is REALLY limited now?
Thanks guys, have a great day!
 

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very unique swivel attachments

Check here for Leather slings made in Canada

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Check prophet River for Levy slings, last I checked they had a bunch of options.

Nice rifle. Not one I would choose to haul through the woods, but I bet she'll shoot great!

I recently got into the Rem700 game myself, picked up a used one that started life as a SPS youth in 7mm08, previous owner added a full size bell & Carlson stock and a kwik klip detachable box mag kit. For the price I paid I couldn't be happier with the rifle, although I didn't buy a range membership this year so I haven't been able to really test the accuracy.
 
Thank you 0faustus0 checking them out now.
Hi Suther will do as you suggests too! I like Prophet River bought from them before. Your Remi sounds like a great deal, let us know how she does when you can I'll do the same!
 
Welcome to the “Rabbit Hole” that is the M700 Remmy rigs. I have 4 of them. Two for hunting and 2 for competition (client) trainers. I say Rabbit Hole because there are so many aftermarket toys/trinkets/farkles/ gadgets/stocks for this platform. It’s just the beginning

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Above is my .308 Varmint SPS but using a SS receiver/bolt and it’s sitting in a KRG Bravo with a Bushy HDMR2 on top.

Below is my .223 SPS Tac sitting in another KRG Bravo (train with similar geometry stocks)


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Enjoy the M700 addiction. It sure is fun.

Cheers, Barney
 

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Nice looking rifle, personally I like a heavy barrel. Yes they will be more weight while hiking but if you are used to milsurps it will feel light lol. I hunt with two heavy barrelled rifles, a .22 and a Howa 1500. After lugging around a sporter LE No.4 for 4 years the 20” heavy barrel Howa feels pretty light. Enjoy the new hunting rifle, happy hunting!
 
TacticalTeacher, these are beautiful rifles, thank you for sharing, really envious!
I can already see myself spending more money on add-ons than the actual rifle!
Butcherbill can totally relate! Been doing milsurps for a while now so yes this rifle I just got is heavy but I enjoy carrying her!
 
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