?? question to REMINGTON 700 owners ??

[KINGMAX]

Talking to just the previous and/or current Remington 700 owners - what if any are problems with those units ??

What is the difference between an ADL or the BDL in the 700's ??

I own a 700 ADL in .270 -- any comments -- + pos or - neg / plz list ??

I got a NIB 700 ADL w/ Laminated stock - 'eye candy' = I love it !!

 

[270Win]

The only actual problem I've ever read about is the extractor breaking. And that seems limited to the ultra-magnum rounds (300RUM, 338RUM, etc.)... and I've never actually met anyone it's happened to, only read about it here or at TFL.

One complaint I suppose you could make is that they don't float the barrel on most models from the factory. But that just leaves more fun for us owners, right?

I also have a .270 ADL (synthetic)... it's an exceptional rifle for the cost ($364 when new)... shoots sub-MOA all day long with handloads, if you keep the barrel cool. Factory ammo is still MOA or even sometimes slightly better. Also very, very light due to the stock and thin barrel profile. I love it!

I also have a .223 VLS (laminate) which is a superb rifle in every way except for weight. Heavy barrel and super-stiff laminate stock make it a bench-only gun - the only light thing about it is the trigger (4 lbs, factory!).

Got a chance to handle and inspect a M40A3 that had been made "on the side" by a Marine armorer. Had the 3-12x S&B scope rather than the 10x Unertl. A really amazing rifle...

At the end of the day, I've shot the 700 in everything from .223 to .300 Win Mag, and most everything in-between: .223, .22-250, .243, .25-06, .270, .30-06, .308, .300 WinMag.

I consider the 700-series rifles to be the best bolt-action platform on the market. Not to mention there are TONS of options out there, both from Remington and from custom riflemakers who build off the actions, etc.

 

[loadedround]

The ADL is the plain Jane(read cheaper) model with a plain walnut stock, blind magazine and no accessories. The BDL was the better grade with a fancier Monte Carlo stock, a magazine release, sling swivels, front sight hood and a leather sling. I believe it may have had a better metal finish also. Basically the action itself was the same in either model.

 

[Eat Beef]

I have three problems with the 700 action.

I don't currently have one barreled in .223, 308, or 220 swift.

Other than that they are hard to beat.

 

[30-06 lover]

I have a 700 ADL Synthetic in 30-06. The only problem I have had is the magazine release had a small bur on it which would cause the release to stick in the "release" position so the bolt would not lock into place. It was easy, but I had to grind the little bur down, and now it works perfectly.

I have read about the bolt handle coming off, but have never had or heard of any first hand experience of the handle coming off.

I like my ADL, but I don't love it. I would much rather the new SPS model due to it's upgrades such as longer barrel, hinged floor-plate, and clean barrel (no sights).
-Mike

 

[KINGMAX]

?? Floating barrel - Glass Bedding ??

What is a floating barrel ??

What is glass bedding ??

What is the difference ??

What does either do for you ??

Expense ??

Thanks for all the good information - Always !!

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Have a 700 ADL in .308. Love it, swear by it.

 

[KINGMAX]

TO: Phantom Warrior

I was stationed in Frankfurt 1971 - 1973 Edwards Kasern - Third Armored Division S-4.

 

[clange]

I have a 700 ADL Synthetic in 30-06. The only problem I have had is the magazine release had a small bur on it which would cause the release to stick in the "release" position so the bolt would not lock into place. It was easy, but I had to grind the little bur down, and now it works perfectly.

You mean the bolt release? Mine has the same problem. Works fine when outside of the stock, but when the stock is on I have to pry the thing down to get the bolt to lock in.

And the matte finish is a joke. The trigger sucks from the factory.

Its robust, but not without minor faults.

 

[mod12]

my rem 700 ADL 30.06, purchased new in 1966 works fine for me. i think i'll keep it. i believe it cost 116.00 + tax. still has a redfield 4x on it.

 

[Jim K]

A floating barrel is one that is free of all contact with the stock. Some rifles shoot their best that way, others do best with contact at some point(s). There is no absolute rule.

"Bedding" of a rifle barrel (and action) is any means by which the barrelled action (barrel and receiver) is laid into the stock. Bedding can be done by shaving or sanding the wood of the barrel channel until there is full and even contact with the wood, or by working to get the right amount of contact for best accuracy. Glass bedding involves placing a fiberglas bedding compound into the stock and then laying the action (properly prepared) into it. The compound, put in soft, takes the shape of the action and then hardens, making a more rigid unit. This might (or might not) make the rifle more accurate.

Sorry to be a bit vague, but trying to get a rifle to produce its best accuracy is more an art than a science. I have often heard it said that glass bedding a rifle will make it accurate; I wish it were that simple.

Jim

 

[MTMilitiaman]

My family has used the M700 for a long time. My dad's ADL .30-06 is so old that it still has the bolt lock on the safety. My first hunting rifle was an ADL Synthetic in .270 and it was an excellent rifle that I just didn't get along with cause I was left eye dominant. I replaced it with a left-handed BDL in 7mm Rem Mag and maintain that this setup is hard to beat as an all around North American game getter. It, as well as my bro's .300 Win came with terrible triggers. But they both tuned right down to nice 40 oz. I am having my bedded right now. Every M700 we have owned has been safe, accurate, reliable, and effective. The little amount of pressure Remington leaves on the forend, in my experience, does not adversely affect accuracy unless you mount a bipod. At any rate, it is easy enough to remove.

 

[30-06 lover]

Opps...Yeah the bolt release...sorry for the mistake and/or the confusion.
-Mike

 

[Jmurman]

I have a 700 BDL in 30-06 with a Nikon 3x9 low mounted scope. Out of the box this gun shoots 1 1/2-2" regularly.

I am starting to hand load and I hope to bring this down a bit, but my next project is to free float the barrel and pillar bed the action. When I pulled the receiver off of the stock I see that the inside is coated with the same very hard coating that the outside is in and also there is a raised area where the barrel sits on. I dont know what it's going to take to remnove this "plastic coating" but I'm sure it'll be a ball breaker.

I've got no problems with the Rem 700 and would heartily own more.

 

[nyresq]

have one in .223, 308, and 7mm mag with never a problem in any of them.

I need to buy one in 30-06 though, so thats the only problem I have with the 700.....

 

[GreyMauser]

My 700 ADL started life as a WalMart black plastic 243 Winchester. Nothing wrong with it except the factory's built in lock. It was a good, reliable shooter.

Then I won in Vegas and sent the 700 off to a light rifle specialist. It's now chambered for 260 Remington, has a Winchester 70 style safety, camo stock, way cool lightened bolt, bolt handle and receiver, and no factory lock. Weight is 6 lb, 1 oz with 22" bbl and Leupold 3.5/10 x 40 scope but without sling and ammo.

Would do it all again in a flash.