New Marlin XS7 vs Used Remington 700

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I like mine used: 10 out of 15 were bought used, because a gun loses most of its value when it is first unpacked and then tends to hold out for many many years (with proper care).

Also, if i don't like a new gun and want to sell it, i get to loose a lot, with a used one I might even make a little profit.

this is certainly so for a "working" gun.

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peter
 
Well I bought the Remington 770. It don't seem like a bad gun, magazine is a little cheap and the safety is loud, but other than that its pretty smooth for a new gun. From what I've read online everyone who shoots them are satisfied and everyone that says its crap has only handled it in the store. I'm going tomorrow to sight it in. I mean honestly for a deer gun, I'm not going to shoot but a box, maybe two a year. And the bolt dosen't have to be butter smooth because once the round goes in, most the time you don't have a second shot.
 
Let me know how it shoots! I have one collecting dust; if yours is accurate maybe I'll take mine out and sight it in for a back up hunting rifle. What ammo will you be using?
 
And the bolt dosen't have to be butter smooth because once the round goes in, most the time you don't have a second shot.
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True, but it is nice to be able to hit what you're aiming at, and do so reliably. That said, I wish you luck with the 770.

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The accuracy isn't the problem with them. They do shoot fairly well, but they don't last, and once they break, you basically have to throw them away instead of being able to get replacement parts like on most guns.
 
The accuracy isn't the problem with them.
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Not from my experience; I don't own one, but the last I shot would shoot about 6MOA @ 100yds.; though I won't argue that parts and overall build quality are also problems.

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I got my boy a Rem 715 for Christmas and he loves it, but he doesn't know any better either.:neener:

He has killed a nice mule deer and a spike elk with it though.

I got it in 7mm-08 and I reload for it too, so it shoots Hornady 139gr. SST's inside of an inch at 100 yards.

But for the money, I'd opt for the XS7 in 7mm-08 but I don't think you can go wrong with the BDL .270 either if you want the extra umph!

I am surprised how close to a 270 the 7mm-08 really is, and in a short action.:cool:

I love my 270 for deer and elk!
 
Well I went and sighted it in yesterday and man I'm very happy with it. I've only shot a high-power rifle once or twice, and this is the 1st one with a scope and it shot great. The trigger has no creep, it really don't kick to hard with 150grains. As far as the target, they were all around the same area at 100yards, nothing touching but good enough for me with an inexperience shooter, and a warm barrel. I don't see nothing wrong with these Remington 770s if can get one at a good deal and don't plan on shooting to much. Plain and simple, it will kill a deer with ease.
 
I took a hard look at the 770 a few weeks ago and the same with a Savage Edge. I could not get my head around trusting rifles of that quality when MY HEAD is what's at risk if it fails.

I have a 700 already and was looking for a back up in -06 when I spotted a nice model 70 on the used rack. $319 for a 24" barrel and composite stock. Cleaned it up, adjusted the trigger and took it out. Very nice shooter, no worries, no regrets and as vaupet mentioned if I didn't like it then back to the rack it would have gone. Best of 3 3-shot groups was .453" at 100 yards.

Don't discount used rifles as another's wore out or problem gun. There are any number of reasons for a firearm to wind up back on the market and most have nothing to do with IT'S shortcomings.

To the OP, if you like the 770 you may still see what it will bring in trade for a better rifle. You'll still have the option of keeping it if you prefer.
 
I could not get my head around trusting rifles of that quality when MY HEAD is what's at risk if it fails.
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That is one problem that I haven't heard about the 770, other than problems with the Walker trigger group, I don't believe there are any safety problems with them.

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I just meant with the cheap feel of those particular models. I much preferred the heavy Win. action and my 700's 3 Rings of Steel.

Brought back memories of the CVA muzzleloaders I made my parents sell with their extruded tubing barrels. They were proofed for 100 gr. per spec. (what CVA requested) then the CVA manual told people they could use 150 gr. Another reason not to buy firearms from a company that changes owners often and produces no actual components used.
 
Well I think I got a great deal on the gun. If I was to buy a Marlin XS7 or a used Remington 700 I would have paid $350 without a scope. The next rifle I want is a 223 varmint rifle so I want something like a 700. Maybe then when I see how different it is I would consider selling the 770. But for now I'm just waiting on that buck to step out.
 
And here's to hoping he does! Best of luck with your hunt, again, not knocking your choice (especially economically) just pitching some future ideas. While that Winchester I bought will serve as back-up for a big Canadian trip next year it will also be passed down as I have 2 sons who hopefully will take up the hunt one day.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.
 
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