Hello everyone, I'm interested in buying a new Rem 700 model 84461. It's a OD green stock, bull barrel with an action that seems better than the cheaper model. I'm new in this and it seems like a nice one to start with. Cost is 1500$. I would like some advise on if its a good deal and if its a good rifle. Any advise is more than welcome. I put a down payment on it. It's the last one on the shelves in store and everybody say that prices will get to 1700-1800$ next spring. Help me out on this one, got one month to think about it. Thanks
Need some advise for rem700. Im juste starting long range
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I started with a M700 and still have one. They are a fine gun.
My only recommendation would be to look at the EE to see what else is out there.
A quick look at the EE shows me that there is the following:
1) Tikka Varmint in 308 for $900 <---- this is what I would buy if I were getting a 308
2) Tikka Varmint in 223 for $950
3) Tikka Sporter in 223 for $1,400 <---- this is what I would buy if my wife didn't say no more rifles (I am assuming she meant just bolt action though...)
4) Rem 700 in 308 (1 in 10" twist) in LSS Chassis for $1,250
5) Rem 700 in 308 (1 in 10" twist) in HS stock for $1,250
6) Tikka Tactical in 308 for $1,499 (comes with other stuff)
Long story short is there are a lot of good things for sale on the EE. Just make sure you check their trader rating before proceeding. Best of luck and welcome to the sport.
My only recommendation would be to look at the EE to see what else is out there.
A quick look at the EE shows me that there is the following:
1) Tikka Varmint in 308 for $900 <---- this is what I would buy if I were getting a 308
2) Tikka Varmint in 223 for $950
3) Tikka Sporter in 223 for $1,400 <---- this is what I would buy if my wife didn't say no more rifles (I am assuming she meant just bolt action though...)
4) Rem 700 in 308 (1 in 10" twist) in LSS Chassis for $1,250
5) Rem 700 in 308 (1 in 10" twist) in HS stock for $1,250
6) Tikka Tactical in 308 for $1,499 (comes with other stuff)
Long story short is there are a lot of good things for sale on the EE. Just make sure you check their trader rating before proceeding. Best of luck and welcome to the sport.
That's the XCR Long Range Tactical which is a very nice rifle. Any that I have seen have been very good shooters in any caliber, and you don't always see them in stock.
Any around here are the same price and I'm sure new incoming stock will be a couple hundred bucks more.
You won't go wrong with that...
Any around here are the same price and I'm sure new incoming stock will be a couple hundred bucks more.
You won't go wrong with that...
Thanks everyone, I know myself,... I'll probably try to improve the rifle over time and for that reason, I was told to go with the 700 because of all the parts out there that would fit on this one. Is it possible to improve a tikka or any other brand easly??
You can improve the action at a cost of $300 ish, maybe a new stock, and upgrade the barrel when that one wears out. So $1500 + $300 . Or you could get a stiller action for $1350 ( no improvements needed). And a barrel for $500, stock for $200. And you'll have a much better rifle. So for $500 more your into a custom action and barrel. It just seems that the rems, although they are half decent , turns into money pits. And at the end of the day are still rems. But as I'm not that experienced with this sort of thing , that's what I'd do if I were to do it again.
This is exactly what I wanted to do at first, but there is a lot to know in the realm of weapons to know what's good and for what price. And how not to make mistake while assembling all of these together...
Let's say that I would like to have a nice grooping at 1000 yards. I know I need more than a cheap rifle to be able to do so. Any suggestion on a way to get it done under 2000$ and, of course, best quality for my bucks (scope not included in price)?
Can't wait to get access to EE to see what's out there. Applied to join in 4 days ago. Any idea on how much time it normally takes?
I'm no expert, but a good action, barrel and trigger sure helps, and the right caliber, and the right bullits. Then it's all up to you. A lot of guys are going to tell you to learn on the rem and then upgrade when your skills are better. I don't agree with that. You'll learn faster with a better quality gun. If you buy the rem , you'll more than likely want to upgrade , and the your into more money that's unrecoverable . Your already into it for $1500 add gunsmith fees to make that action half decent but still not as good as a custom.You got $1500 , you may as well go a little further and build a custom.
I had Rem700SAA Sd and sold it and had all the parts for a custom build but needed cash so I sold that. I'm now expecting my Tikka T3 Varminter HB SS 7MM tomorrowMany, many options to upgrade a Tikka T3 nowadays. I would like to show you my build but I'm waiting on the bipod before posting in hereShoot me your email and I'll send you a pic.
I have half a dozen or more 700 and 40x in the safe in different calibers. If I were to buy a new rifle I would seriously look at the new savage in either 223, 308 or 6BR. 1:10 twist for the 308 is too fast. 1:12 or 13 is more accurate.
Interesting comment Count.
I just picked up a 700 XCR LRT in 308 on the ee. I was thinking of changing out the barrel for a 1:10 because I thought the 1:12 was going to be less accurate with the heavier bullets. I want to shoot minimum 180 grains.
Good to know. I will try out the 1:12 for a bit and see how it goes.
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First thing, lay out your immediate and then future goals. There are so many ways to go with this and given the money you are able to spend, a variety of platforms to choose.
If you want to compete, then that will limit more choices then if you just want to shoot rocks and gong for fun.
Bench shooting or Prone or a little of both influences some gear... and so forth.
So there is no way to say one thing is good or not good. It really boils down to your goals.
Personally, I would look at the best barrel and chamber I could get on my rifle as that really determines the accuracy potential of a rifle. Then stock and trigger to make sure I can fit. Optics so I can see and adjust for conditions.
The action is really not all that important at your stage so you really can go with several modern options.
As part of your overal budget, put more emphasis on reloading and optics vs the factory rifle. Most factory rifles today can shoot reasonable well... some better then others but if you choose to start with a factory barrel, don't invest alot in it.... you have no way to know if you are getting value until it is shot.
If you like that rifle and it fits you and your current needs, go for it. Get it properly bedded. Good base and rings with better optics and have at it.
As was already mentioned, you can start with factory and change nearly everything. Or you can get quality upfront for really no more money, and have better results out of the gate.
Factory is easy.. buy and leave. And then fix
Semi custom will require working to get the right parts to assemble that rifle.... but the end results should be better.
Jerry
I forgot to ask what kind of shooting do you plan on doing? The answer to this will push you in a direction.
The KRG website has a breakdown of the pros/cons of both the M700 and the T3 action. Also, just because the M700 is the most popular action here does not mean it is the best. The T3 action is very popular outside of North America and there are a very good number of upgrades for them.
I may sound like a T3 fanboy, I am not and my custom is based on a M700 and my first rifle was an SPS tac. I just wish I would have started with a T3. I have not seen a T3 that didn't shoot well.
The KRG website has a breakdown of the pros/cons of both the M700 and the T3 action. Also, just because the M700 is the most popular action here does not mean it is the best. The T3 action is very popular outside of North America and there are a very good number of upgrades for them.
I may sound like a T3 fanboy, I am not and my custom is based on a M700 and my first rifle was an SPS tac. I just wish I would have started with a T3. I have not seen a T3 that didn't shoot well.
