Remington 700
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stonecutter2
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I have an SPS tactical that's the parkerized version, and it's a really accurate rifle. For a starter bolt action, it's pretty darn good, but all you'll read about is how to upgrade it. Play with it in stock form for awhile and see how it does.
The accu-trigger was set *really* light when I got it. I adjusted it to a heavier weight and people still say it's a "hair trigger." No creep, you touch like you mean it and it fires. I like that.
I really like the shorter, fat barrel. Mine's a 223, but I sort of wish I'd gotten the 308. I just figured that once I got an AR15, I'd want two rifles that shoot the same ammo, not having to stock 2 different calibers.
There is something about the 700 having a safety issue. I've read about it, but never had anything happen to mine. Basically, I've read you could put the gun on safety, chamber a round, then turn off the safety and it would fire without pulling the trigger. I've never had that happen to mine, and I suspect they may have fixed whatever was going on - but just something that's out there that you'll undoubtedly read if you dig into the Rem 700.
Also, my parkerized version started to lightly rust even though i put some oil on it - just not enough to soak into the parkerizing, maybe. The park had an orangish color to it in places. It's mostly my fault for not oiling it thoroughly upon getting it. Others have noted how easily the parkerizing version can rust. I recommend giving it a very thorough oiling/maintenance when you get it. The stainless version might not be inclined to rust as much, I don't know.
The accu-trigger was set *really* light when I got it. I adjusted it to a heavier weight and people still say it's a "hair trigger." No creep, you touch like you mean it and it fires. I like that.
I really like the shorter, fat barrel. Mine's a 223, but I sort of wish I'd gotten the 308. I just figured that once I got an AR15, I'd want two rifles that shoot the same ammo, not having to stock 2 different calibers.
There is something about the 700 having a safety issue. I've read about it, but never had anything happen to mine. Basically, I've read you could put the gun on safety, chamber a round, then turn off the safety and it would fire without pulling the trigger. I've never had that happen to mine, and I suspect they may have fixed whatever was going on - but just something that's out there that you'll undoubtedly read if you dig into the Rem 700.
Also, my parkerized version started to lightly rust even though i put some oil on it - just not enough to soak into the parkerizing, maybe. The park had an orangish color to it in places. It's mostly my fault for not oiling it thoroughly upon getting it. Others have noted how easily the parkerizing version can rust. I recommend giving it a very thorough oiling/maintenance when you get it. The stainless version might not be inclined to rust as much, I don't know.
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Finprof
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The Remington 700 is probably the best basic rifle on the market and is probably the best seller of a sporting bolt action of all time.
If you go to a benchrest match or a silhouette match, 700s or 700 clones will be half of the guns there.
Don't spray your trigger with WD40 and don't try to lighten the trigger. This applies to the old trigger. The new ones are designed differently and are lawyer-proof.
If you go to a benchrest match or a silhouette match, 700s or 700 clones will be half of the guns there.
Don't spray your trigger with WD40 and don't try to lighten the trigger. This applies to the old trigger. The new ones are designed differently and are lawyer-proof.
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1stmarine
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Line many 700 I got my last SPS tactical and I am very happy with it too. This one can shoot suppressed and/or subsonic if needed.
It is 1/2 MOA (and better) system.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=586536
It is 1/2 MOA (and better) system.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=586536
I own a 700 VS SPS stainless that I bought last Oct. The Remington stock belongs in the trash, I replaced mine as soon as I bought the gun. Same goes for the trigger, it belongs in the trash also.
Other then those two items I'm quite happy.
Other then those two items I'm quite happy.
Lazerbeans
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As far as the trigger goes, the very short and simple answer is keep it clean and you will never have any issues with the trigger. Again in short, there’s an aspect of the Remington trigger that can cause you issues if you get grit in it. But you have to neglect it quite a while. If you are curious, here’s the long, indepth story. http://www.gunsmiths.com/articledetail.php?id=87
I brought an ADL in .30-06 about six months ago. I have hundreds of rounds though it and not one hiccup. Also its shoots legitimate sub-MOA groups at 100 yards with factory ammo. The synthetic stock is very flexible, but if you’re a hunter, it will get the job done.
Get it and dont look back, you wont regret it.
I brought an ADL in .30-06 about six months ago. I have hundreds of rounds though it and not one hiccup. Also its shoots legitimate sub-MOA groups at 100 yards with factory ammo. The synthetic stock is very flexible, but if you’re a hunter, it will get the job done.
Get it and dont look back, you wont regret it.
Remingtons do not have the accutrigger, so I'm not sure what you are talking about.
The SPS seems like a good way to get into bolt action rifles if you like Remington actions. I would advise replacing the cheapo stock that comes with the SPS versions...even if you get the Hogue stock, it's not the best.
I love my .308 BDL-DM I bought from Cabellas. There was a special on at the tile where the DM (detachable magazine) was the same price as the fixed-magazine version. I must admit I probably could have done just as well without the DM. I rarely remove the magazine.
Great rifle!
Great rifle!
stonecutter2
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I meant Xmark. Not accutrigger, thanks for pointing out the slip up.
What I was talking about is the little adjustable feature of the xmark trigger. My trigger was set really light. Like it seemed if you thought about hovering your finger over the trigger, the rifle would fire. I adjusted the factory setting so that you have to actually pull the trigger, not just lightly touch it. And people still say that it's a very light trigger pull.
I personaly havent had any issues with the Xmark pro trigger, its one of my favorites. The factory stock is also a pretty decent unit, its soft but so are almost all factory injection molded stocks, if youve got a spare 200 bucks sitting around yeah go for a new stock, but less then that and your not gonna get much of an imporvment. MY only issue with the new remingtons is the quality of the machining has been lacking the newest ones if had and handled have all had machining issues, both times causing stopages in cartridge feed.
The one advantage that the 700 offers is that there is almost no end to the after market parts that are available.
If you are just looking for a good rifle, you should also consider Savage, Stevens and Tikka among others.
I started with an SPS Tactical. The only thing left of that rifle now is the action. I changed the trigger because the lowest mine would go down to was 6lbs. I changed the stock because I wanted something that was more substantial and filled my palm better. I changed the barrel because it was put on crooked at the factory. Although it still shot really well, the big chamber and long throat was costing too much velocity and my brass wasn't lasting very long.
Now that I look back, I would have saved a couple to a few hundred just starting out with an action and building a rifle.
If you are just looking for a good rifle, you should also consider Savage, Stevens and Tikka among others.
I started with an SPS Tactical. The only thing left of that rifle now is the action. I changed the trigger because the lowest mine would go down to was 6lbs. I changed the stock because I wanted something that was more substantial and filled my palm better. I changed the barrel because it was put on crooked at the factory. Although it still shot really well, the big chamber and long throat was costing too much velocity and my brass wasn't lasting very long.
Now that I look back, I would have saved a couple to a few hundred just starting out with an action and building a rifle.
Awsomepossum
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I second the Tikka T3
gamestalker
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I have one with a VX-III Leupold on it, and it shoots a very tight group. At first I thought it was a problem child so I lapped the barrel and action, floated the barrel, and it still produced horrible groups. I reload too, so I tried just about every combination of loads, yet it still was all over the place. I then swapped the optic with another Leupold, and it still shot the same. Finnaly when I was putting the original Leupold back on it I noticed the rings were looking scuffed around the base mounts, light bulb! I put a new set of quality rings on it, and it now shoots sub MOA groups with any loads.
Yes, the 700 SPS is as tight shooting as any 700 I've ever had, which is excellent.
Yes, the 700 SPS is as tight shooting as any 700 I've ever had, which is excellent.
Put down the WD40 and step away. NEVER use WD40 on a gun unless it got a dunking in water. WD40 is a water displacement, not a lube. I have had a Rem 700 for 30 years and it works just fine. Why mess with the trigger? Nothing wrong with it at all. Guys that have lousy shooting skills try to make up for it by tinkering with their rifles and all they do is screw them up......don't believe me? Just look at the used gun racks in pawn shops and gun shops......chris3
lightman
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It would make a very good "first bolt rifle".As others have said,learn to shoot it,and when you have mastered it,you can start to customize it.The Remington 700 is to the rifle world what the small block chevy motor is to the hotrodder. Lightman
Smokey in PHX
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WD40's bad news for guns. Leaves a film that can mess up tight fitting parts, ie sears, safeties, etc. Every new gun should have a big notice in the box DO NOT USE WD40.
1stmarine
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WD40 does a good job at removing grim, rust and other hard to remove substances if the firearm has been disregarded, most times not functional firearms.
Then the gun should be scrubbed with proper solvents, maybe fixed, washed, re-blued, the works... and no traces of WD40 should be in any gun.
For regular gun cleaning use proper solvents, grease where is needed otherwise a light machine oil and normally use very little. Sometimes one or two drops is what is needed for a pistol or a rifle.
Keep the WD40 in the workshop for the tractor or lawn tools mostly and not the firearms.
Then the gun should be scrubbed with proper solvents, maybe fixed, washed, re-blued, the works... and no traces of WD40 should be in any gun.
For regular gun cleaning use proper solvents, grease where is needed otherwise a light machine oil and normally use very little. Sometimes one or two drops is what is needed for a pistol or a rifle.
Keep the WD40 in the workshop for the tractor or lawn tools mostly and not the firearms.
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