REMINGTON 700 - One of the Best All Around Rifles?

I'll admit that I'm 700 fanboy. Yes, they are optimized for mass production. If you stay away from the SPS or any of the plastic stocked version until you put a real fiberglass stock on them you'll be fine.
As for trumpeting the fit and finish of Rugers I don't know where you guys are finding yours but the ones I see are nothing write home about.
A 400$ rifle is a 400$ dollar rifle and a 2000$ rifle is a 2000$ rifle no matter who builds it.
 
I would probably go with the guys who used their rifles for real - Finn Aargard - pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H; "Ganyana" (Dr. Don Heath) - Husqvarna (FN Mauser action) in 9.3x62; Phil Shoemaker - originally a 30-06; since 1970's a Mauser 98 (in 458 Win Mag); Jim Corbett - Rigby Mauser in 275 Rigby (7x57). Don't read much about guys like those using a Savage or Remington of any kind.
 
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I think a model 70 is a better gun, don't worry about it being a "pre 64" tho, especially if you are gonna modify it and use it a lot.

Savage 110s, while not super pretty...are great guns and very accurate from the factory...you don't have to baby one and won't cry if they get a few dings or nicks and are priced well.

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.308Win is a great cartridge, my personal favorite rifle one!!!
 
Maybe consider a 6.5 creedmore?

.308 is proven and capable. No doubt. It's also a nato round, which adds value to some people. But 6.5 is better ballistically over 500 yards and on par below.

I have plans for the same package eventually, and I planned .308 until recently when I stumbled across an article comparing the two.
 
You should pick the rifle that feels right to YOU. I do like the 700 and the Model 7 remingtons. I have had the tikkas and the rugers. I know they were decent rifles but they were never as comfortable to use as the remingtons for ME. Especially if you want to have one rifle that you use most of the time, it should fit you and your idea of what a rifle should be. As far as manufacturing flaws, I was really unimpressed with plastic bolt shrouds and recoil lugs that weren't attached to the action at all. I do like the CRF actions and own them, but that is not as important to me as how a certain rifle works for you
 
Whatever you want to depend on, have to run them hard and find their weak points. So far, I have had:
M1917 Enfields - ejector spring arm breaks and disables ejector - I expect P14's have same weakness
M70 Winchester (post-64) - bolt sleeve latch (I think it is called) - wears and allows bolt sleeve / bolt shroud to rotate when bolt opened and jams rifle; have read that the bolt handle is separate piece to bolt body and has separated - have not experienced that.
Lee Enfield No. 4 - it absolutely needs that little ejector screw!!!
Mauser 98 - so long as all military parts used, and fed from magazine only, have yet to have any failure of any kind.
I have a Remington 788, but have never owned a Remington 700 - very accurate rifle, pain in "arse" to replace the riveted extractor when rivet breaks!
 
If I was looking for a .308 to hunt with and the Rem 700 was one of my considerations I’d also pick up and shoulder a Howa 1500 in .308, after looking at the 700 SPS I said I’ll pass. The 700P LTR is about the only one I’ve handled that I’d buy so far, but it much more pricy than the generic off the shelf SPS. Fit and finish as well as stock is noticeable, the bolt is smooth and doesn’t feel like it’s got grit in it.

Like I said, look at a Howa 1500, better bang for the buck than an SPS.
 
Potashminer said:
I would probably go with the guys who used their rifles for real - Finn Aargard - pre-64 Winchester Model 70 in 375 H&H; "Ganyana" (Dr. Don Heath) - Husqvarna (FN Mauser action) in 9.3x62; Phil Shoemaker - originally a 30-06; since 1970's a Mauser 98 (in 458 Win Mag); Jim Corbett - Rigby Mauser in 275 Rigby (7x57). Don't read much about guys like those using a Savage or Remington of any kind.
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Lookup the M40. No it wasn't made by Ruger or Winchester. These guys kill. For real.

 
I have had and still have a few Rem 700 rifles. I have been lucky so far and not been let down yet. I also have an old Mauser, Sako and several T3's, T1X. Overall the T3 action offers so much more than the rem 700. Not perfect but better than rem 700 in my book.
Many need a 22lr for rabbits/small varmint and practice, a 223-243 for varmint, a 308/30-06 for deer meaning that are three rifles already. With the T3 T1X rifles the advantage is stocks can be swopped between the three rifles from 22lr up to long action. fitting your 22 into the long range stock or hunting stock will lead to a proper trainer rifle. Yes they might be more expensive initially but over time that will pay off. Even fully epoxy bedded stocks can be purchased for the Tikka range. No need to mess around with epoxy.
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Butcherbill said:
If I was looking for a .308 to hunt with and the Rem 700 was one of my considerations I’d also pick up and shoulder a Howa 1500 in .308, after looking at the 700 SPS I said I’ll pass. The 700P LTR is about the only one I’ve handled that I’d buy so far, but it much more pricy than the generic off the shelf SPS. Fit and finish as well as stock is noticeable, the bolt is smooth and doesn’t feel like it’s got grit in it.

Like I said, look at a Howa 1500, better bang for the buck than an SPS.
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i have the LTR its a laser accurate
its very reliable rifle,you wont be disappointed buying one.
my set back is the weight,so i adapted the stock so its now takes my 3 point sling,so much easier
for long days out hunting on foot
 
remyltr said:
i have the LTR its a laser accurate
its very reliable rifle,you wont be disappointed buying one.
my set back is the weight,so i adapted the stock so its now takes my 3 point sling,so much easier
for long days out hunting on foot
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Yeah it’s a nice rifle, everyone I’ve talked with that owns or has owned one said it was a laser. I won’t hesitate to pick one up when I’m ready to buy one, I’m a southpaw and they offer it in a LH action. The weight doesn’t bother me as my current hunting rifle is about 10lbs without ammo if I remember correctly the last time I weighed it lol.
 
Not sure if that is still the case, but older base model Rem. 700 had a blind magazine, which means that you have to cycle all rounds through the action to unload it. Upper end models such as the bdl and cdl have a hingr floorplate. A blind magazine is a royal pain in the arse! The trigger is also a bit stiff. Otherwise a decent rifle.
 
BullOnParade said:
Maybe consider a 6.5 creedmore?

.308 is proven and capable. No doubt. It's also a nato round, which adds value to some people. But 6.5 is better ballistically over 500 yards and on par below.

I have plans for the same package eventually, and I planned .308 until recently when I stumbled across an article comparing the two.
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6.5 Creedmore is a great round...but it comes at a cost...most $$$, good luck finding cheap "plinking" rounds or bulk/surplus and availability isn't always the best. It also will burn out a barrel much much faster.

If you actually CAN shoot long range (have the ability and a good, long location) and that's what you like to do...go for 6.5...if you shoot 600meters or less and want to shoot lots, go with .308!!!
 
IvoB said:
I am glad that this thread hasn't turned into why not the 6.5 Creedmoor
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Well since you had to mention it...

ht tps://thegundealer.net/product/remington-model-700-nra-american-hunter-6-5-creedmoor/

I think this one would make a great deer rifle.
 
Butcherbill said:
Yeah it’s a nice rifle, everyone I’ve talked with that owns or has owned one said it was a laser. I won’t hesitate to pick one up when I’m ready to buy one, I’m a southpaw and they offer it in a LH action. The weight doesn’t bother me as my current hunting rifle is about 10lbs without ammo if I remember correctly the last time I weighed it lol.
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i am sure there is a cack handed one on EE now
 
hannibal.black98 said:
LOL but it's made by Remington who has a terrible track record and they sell to Government buyers so they can charge 3x what they are actually worth...
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The government could buy whatever it wanted. They chose Remington for nearly 55 years. The soldiers using it generally loved the Model 700/ M40. Because it is the best.
 
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