Rem 700Police: Owner's comments

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Why or why not a Remington 700 Police?

I want a rugged sniper rifle for range/collection...
Would be .223 or .308 depends on what's left in stock...


Other options would be Tikka and Savage I guess....(T3, 10FP)


Rem700 P owners,please list the + and - of the rifle as you see it...
Thanks:sniper::welcome:
 
Unless you're a troll do a search. The Remington/Savage/Tika argument is palyed out here on a weekly basis. Tons of specific 700P, Savage, and Tika threads to learn from.

Each member here has their favorite or ideal rifle of choice and has been debated adnauseum. No amount of debate (even civil) is going to change anyone's mind if their brand loyalties remain loyal.

The Rem 700 action is the standard to which other manufacturers are judged. If you buy a 700P, LTR, or VSF, you've got a great rifle out of the box equipped with a better than average quality stock. The VSF has a far more appealing low lustre blued finish as opposed to the parkerized finish of the 700P or LTR, if that means anything to you. The VSF and LTR have fluted barrels as well.

My favorite of the (3) is the LTR for lighter weight and ease of handling. And yes, I own all three variations. Accuracy potential among them should be equal with factory barrels. Twist rates in .223 Rem. chambered 700's are not identical. The 700P and LTR use the faster 1/9" twist rate.

Buy which rifle suits your shooting needs best and enjoy.
 
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While Remingtons may not be the best rifle in the world, the single biggest advantage that the 700 platform has , is that it enjoys undoubtably the most varied array of aftermarket parts, like stocks, triggers, scope mounts etc.
The QC of remington has slipped some over the last few years, but the same can be said for all major manufacturers.
Out of the box the Savages in the same class will likely shoot smaller groups, but with bedding and some trigger work the 700s will certainly close the gap.

Tikkas are decent rifles, but are hard to find improvement parts for, the triggers for example are what you get pretty much. I don't like all the plastic parts they use either.
The Savage LE series have good stocks and shoot well, personally I really dislike the accutrigger, fortunately there are now upgrades available for this.
I still have a few 700 ltrs and Ps in stock
There IS a reason that many custom rifles are built on 700 platforms, parts availability, and the actions are strong..
 
Pretty happy with mine in .308. With 168 gr Sierra Match Kings and 43.0 gr RL15, it makes one ragged hole. :)
 
I have a 700P in 556 and one in 762 I simply love them, with rem/umc 55 gr and 147 gr fmj (port) they will shoot sub 1" all day long, the ONLY negative I can comment on is the parkerizing is a little more 'sensitive' than I would like....
 
I was looking at the LTR for a .223 rig. It's decent and I like Remingtons. However the CZ-527 Kevlar was recommended to me over it. A $50 trigger job and the CZ-527 is an excellent little rifle. The trigger was the only thing that sucked. I went this route over the LTR. Just another consideration. Although I can't really see anyone not being happy with the LTR.
 
I have one in .223,
The good
Shoots like a house on fire!!! It is so accurate, I use it as my gopher gun, cant miss with it.

The bad.
The stock is a little short for me, and it is heavy.
the stock can be lengthened with some spacers, just never did it. One thing when I purchased it, it already had a scratch on the barrel. First thing I see every time I take it out of the case. For the money its a good deal.
 
I have a LTR went to the range 3 times in a week when I first got it. Very accurate, my first long rifle and I was able to do consistent 3 shot groups inside a penny once i broke it in. My next will be a 700p in 338 lapua methinks.
 
Mine shoots OK now, It needed a little "tweaking", like an action blueprint and a Lilja barrel to get there.
My other heavy barrel Remingtons shot well out of the box, luck of the draw I guess.
 
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