Reminton 700 problems?
- Thread starter Jmiverson
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Pudelpointer
CGN frequent flyer
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- Lethbridge, Alberta
First, let me say that I am not a rem700 pusher, I have owned one in the past, but flipped it quick. My best friend thinks they are the cat's ass, but I do not think they are the end-all-be-all in rifle actions.
But seriously, "mostly negative", what do you live at the Winchester factory? The 700 is a perfectly fine and functional action. I have handled many and never seen a feeding or extraction issue during normal use. Now the 710/770, that is a whole other story.
Yikes, when I find myself defending Remington, it is time to re-evalute things.
700's are all garbage....the US Army and a few of police agencies across North America said so....the extractors are junk, the bolt handles fall off and the triggers are iffy when adjusted by amateurs....get a Tikka T3....other than that they are great rifles.....
I have owned many 700 and still have 4 the older ones are bullet proof and work smooth like they where in butter, they are a very strong safe action.I have see the new ones they seem to be not as smooth as the older ones but are strong and safe.
don't be affraid with a 700 action, Get Denis to true them up and you have a target grade action
manitou
don't be affraid with a 700 action, Get Denis to true them up and you have a target grade action
manitou
- Location
- Eastern Edge of the Foothills
Remington model 700 is the most popular selling rifle in america. The model 700 has been around, and virtually unchanged, since 1962, I think. Something like that anyway. Because of this there are some people who swear by Remington and think 700 actions are flawless. There are many people think the only good rifle action on the market today is the 700. These are the people who say most high-class target shooting custom rifles are based off the 700 action, and the 700 action has won more long range competitions than any other, etc, etc. To these people, who will only consider Remington, many people [myself included] have fun pointing out flaws in the the 700 action just to get a rise out of them. I own 2 remingtons, and they work just fine. Good shooters too, with no aftermarket tinkering. I've been around firearms all my life, and I've never seen a 700 extractor fail. I've heard about it on the internet, and that's about it. I suppose it can happen, but the only reason why I could think it would is if you've got a handload that is too hot, the case over expanded, and when you yank hard on the bolt the extractor would break. If it were a serious problem, then I think Remington would have addressed this issue, and not kept it unchanged since the early 60's. If you buy a remington, keep the receipt. That way if there's an issue you can go bakc to the shop you bought it at and get them to deal with the warranty stuff. If you don't have a reciept then you can deal with remington directly. The wait times are usually long, but most people get their issues taken care of.
Remingtons are good guns. They are not the only good guns out there. I have a Tikka T3 and like it too. I have a browning x-bolt, and I like it. I just picked up a Husky, and am taking it to the range this weekend. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, whatever. They all make good products. Vary rarely will one fall apart as you drive it off the lot. But none of them are absolutely perfect and indestructable. Same with rifles.
Remingtons are good guns. They are not the only good guns out there. I have a Tikka T3 and like it too. I have a browning x-bolt, and I like it. I just picked up a Husky, and am taking it to the range this weekend. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, whatever. They all make good products. Vary rarely will one fall apart as you drive it off the lot. But none of them are absolutely perfect and indestructable. Same with rifles.
I have several "newer" 700 Remingtons, and have not experienced any problems except stellar accuracy for a production gun, and reliability that is on par with any other mass-produced action out there. While I own and shoot other makes/models, I have been using the 700 model since it's inception around 1962, and have been pleased with it. As has been stated, they are not perfect, but issues are not an everyday thing by any means. I would basically ignore the nay-sayers and buy what I liked best. The reputation of the Remington 700 amongst knowledgable users speaks for itself. Eagleye.
Pathfinder
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Northeast Ontario
The only thing I dont' like from mine is the cratered primers....was told it easily be fixed by bushing the firing pin or something like that. Remington doesnt' see it as an issue. It really hasnt' caused me any grief aside from what the primers look like.....I just decap the cases and start over.
I have seen M700 bolt handles torn right off. But unless you are planning on allowing the bolt plug to rust to the bolt body, and then use a BFH on the knob, this shouldn't be a problem.
Similarly, I have seen extractors fail, including an extractor torn right out of the bolt, taking part of the boltnose with it. A rusted chamber can really result in a cartridge case sticking solidly in the chamber. Once again, the BFH comes into play.
700s are decent rifles. They're not perfect, but are very, very good.
Similarly, I have seen extractors fail, including an extractor torn right out of the bolt, taking part of the boltnose with it. A rusted chamber can really result in a cartridge case sticking solidly in the chamber. Once again, the BFH comes into play.
700s are decent rifles. They're not perfect, but are very, very good.
I have the VTR in .308 and I love it. It's very accurate when you find a load it likes. The stock is crap though. It was the first thing I replaced when I got it. I find it not too heavy, feeds fine for an uncontrolled feed, and also extracts fine. It's loud though. I use ear plugs and muffs when shooting it. I've put about 400 round through it this summer with no problems. Go for it. You'll like it.
700's are all garbage....the US Army and a few of police agencies across North America said so....the extractors are junk, the bolt handles fall off and the triggers are iffy when adjusted by amateurs....get a Tikka T3....other than that they are great rifles.....
I have owned three 700's and have had no feeding problems with any, the bolt handles haven't fallen off and they were all accurate rifles.
If they were garbage they wouldn't have sold them by the hundreds of thousands. The US army replaced the 7.62 NATO and the.45 ACP with the
5.56 and the 9mm, so what the hell would they know.
I have a newish Remington 700 SPS Tactical in .308 (bought new in 2008). I haven't had any feed or extraction issues at all (I've only put a couple hundred rounds through it however). I will say that the stock was so-so but works for what I use it for. I think it's a fine rifle.
Remingtons are good guns but the vtr is different. you loose 2" of barrel with the goofy suppresor up top plus the are not as accurate as a straight 700, read up on them some are shooters and some are all over the place. Remington still makes good products but I would pass on the VTR.
I've only had 6 or 7 of them, but no issues at all. Feeding is smooth and extracting is flawless on mine, even the wsm's. Accuracy is as good or better than anything out there...
As for the stock, they are no different than any other manufacturers plastic stocks.
As for the stock, they are no different than any other manufacturers plastic stocks.
- Location
- Eastern Edge of the Foothills
So I guess you don't like them. That's fine. Would you care to say why?
exactly what I meant.....
..guess picking up sarcasm isn't your strong point....I've owned more 700's than all other brands combined....they do woirk , but they aren't the end all in bolt actions.....Sako has that sewn up
