Remington 770 disappointment.
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I've come to the conclusion that anything that comes in that green and yellow box is crap, including their ammo. Then again, the quality of modern hunting rifles in general seems to have gone down the tubes. They all feel rather cheap. I would buy an older Husqvarna, Savage 99, or pre-64 Winchester Model 70 before I put out the money for a new rifle. The new Savage may be more accurate, but they still feel cold and cheap. I wonder if Marlin will go for s**t now that Remington owns them, too?
have now owned 7 Remington rifles (not to mention 3 of their shotguns). all shot sub-moa with very little hand load development and with the exception of ensuring a proper free-float, no modification.
I've never had a FTF or FTE with any of them. never had one part of them break or have to go in for warranty. I hunt hard, I hunt often, and I hunt professionally.
savages are shooters, there is no doubt, but built with way to many parts and ugly as sin. a 710/770 is NOT representative of Remington products.
I've never had a FTF or FTE with any of them. never had one part of them break or have to go in for warranty. I hunt hard, I hunt often, and I hunt professionally.
savages are shooters, there is no doubt, but built with way to many parts and ugly as sin. a 710/770 is NOT representative of Remington products.
Shot with a Remington 710 in a 7rem at 100 yards using a bushnell banner 3x9x40 scope,
The scope started to creep after ten rounds so now it has a bushnell 3x9x40 3200.
Three rounds are touching each other if you notice.
As for the rifle itself, for a bush gun it is a good price. Reliable even in the worst weather conditions, it does feed bad if you get into a hurry to cycle a round but keep your rifle cleaned and it will work fine.
Wild_Thing
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Remington have been sliding downhill for some time now, while Savage OTOH have been getting better and better. I have a couple of 700s in the house and they are just fine, but I don't think that I would just run out and buy a new one though. Hard to go wrong with either the Stevens(blind mag) or the Savage(Det. Mag).
Shot with a Remington 710 in a 7rem at 100 yards using a bushnell banner 3x9x40 scope,
The scope started to creep after ten rounds so now it has a bushnell 3x9x40 3200.
Three rounds are touching each other if you notice.
As for the rifle itself, for a bush gun it is a good price. Reliable even in the worst weather conditions, it does feed bad if you get into a hurry to cycle a round but keep your rifle cleaned and it will work fine.
I see 2 rounds touching and the rest are all over the place.
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Yup 4" group at 100yds, good shooter. must be scary at 2 or 3 hundred yards
Oh and tell the deer to slow down the 710 doesnt like it if you hurry
710 && 770
Come hunting season, I work at my local rifle range and adjust telescopes. I must say that all 710 and 770 I have adjusted were terrible. The scope is poor quality (they are sold with a Bushnell scope as a kit), the trigger is heavy, the bolt is hard to cycle (it wobbles around in the receiver), the stock is glued to the barrel, ...
It might be good for a couple years (couple == 4-5 years max), but you will end up buying something else quickly. Unless of course you shoot 10 rounds per year, including range and hunt. I know some hunters that are happy with it but their range time is minimal and they just want to hit the vital at 50 yards.
I have nothing to say about the other options you mention, I have not shot them all that much.
My 2 cents.
Nic
Come hunting season, I work at my local rifle range and adjust telescopes. I must say that all 710 and 770 I have adjusted were terrible. The scope is poor quality (they are sold with a Bushnell scope as a kit), the trigger is heavy, the bolt is hard to cycle (it wobbles around in the receiver), the stock is glued to the barrel, ...
It might be good for a couple years (couple == 4-5 years max), but you will end up buying something else quickly. Unless of course you shoot 10 rounds per year, including range and hunt. I know some hunters that are happy with it but their range time is minimal and they just want to hit the vital at 50 yards.
I have nothing to say about the other options you mention, I have not shot them all that much.
My 2 cents.
Nic
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I have had several older (pre 1996ish) model 700's. One reciever has now seen at least 5000 rounds and is on it's 3rd barrel, it has never had an issue. Most of the factories now let out a few stinkers. And due to the internet we all get to hear about it. Lots of complaints about remington, seen a few problems with Kimber, Weatherby/howa, savage, tikka... pretty much every manufacturer has let out a few troubled rifles. Seems like rifles have now become disposable.
I know of only one guy with a 710, and it lasted about 20 shots before the tip of the bolt stop chipped, so you have to not pull the bolt back past the stop when working the action, and after about 200 rounds the barrel was loose in the action...since it's a press fit the rifle is toast.
I know of only one guy with a 710, and it lasted about 20 shots before the tip of the bolt stop chipped, so you have to not pull the bolt back past the stop when working the action, and after about 200 rounds the barrel was loose in the action...since it's a press fit the rifle is toast.
See now I would like to talk to this guy since the barrel is in fact pressed in, however the bolt locks up directly with the barrel. I have yet to see a loose barrel but would be mighty interested in seeing one.
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Why Is it interesting ? I have also owned several 700's over the years with no real problems. The 710/770 is a turd. You cant even dream of comparing them to an actual model 700
LongBomber
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I will talk to the guy with the rifle, he's in medicine hat...
Your right. the bolt does lock up in the barrel, but the barrel is loose in the reciever. He was shooting all over the place on the targets...so I had to ask him if he really thought it thru... not sure what would happen if the bolt/barrel decided to get really loose... There is a noticeable play between the barrel and the action. You can hold the action and wiggle the barrel and watch the movement. This is only with hand pressure, no vice or any tools involved.
Your right. the bolt does lock up in the barrel, but the barrel is loose in the reciever. He was shooting all over the place on the targets...so I had to ask him if he really thought it thru... not sure what would happen if the bolt/barrel decided to get really loose... There is a noticeable play between the barrel and the action. You can hold the action and wiggle the barrel and watch the movement. This is only with hand pressure, no vice or any tools involved.
Who's comparing them to a 700? Have you ever owned or shot one?
