remington model 7

Status
Not open for further replies.
i've had a few come and go. handy little rifles, i like them quite a bit. between a 7 and a 700, though, i'll take the 700. between a 7 and most other production rifles, i'll take the 7.
 
When I was shopping for a lightweight 7-08 I narrowed it down to an A Bolt Micro and the model 7. I chose the Browning. Since then I've had chance to shoot a couple of the 7's and I am still pleased with my choice. Handel them both before you part with Your dollars. Essex
 
I have a Model 7 in .308 and it is my preferred deer rifle for the PA woods. Mine shoots under 2 MOA with 150 grain Remington Core-Lokt ammo, which is accurate enough for my purposes. I have mine set up with a compact Leupold 2-7X scope. Couple of years ago I put it in an H.S. Precision stock: olive with black web. It is a sweet hunting platform. Love the lightweight carbine-length gun.

My son also has a Model 7. His is a .243 set up with a Burris 4X. Still in the walnut stock. It, too, shoots 2 MOA or better. He and I are both 6' 1" tall, and we both like the handiness of the Model 7.

I like the 700 as well, but find the 7 is the go-to gun for the deer woods.
 
I bought a SS Model 7 (7-08) several years ago to use as a 'rain rifle' backup to my 'main' deer rifle, a pretty Sako. The Sako never leaves the safe any more. The Model 7 is light, handles very well, and quite accurate. It is perfect for my kind of deer hunting.

Be aware, though, that its lightness tends to make you feel its recoil much more than a heavier rifle.
 
My Model 7 SS in 308 will shoot just under 1 MOA with my reloads. Light weight, accurate, and powerful. I love it!!!:)
 
I am also curious about what you have read. I've never heard anything bad about the model 7, after all its just a scaled down model 700 action.
 
i forgot where i read it, if i find it i'll post it. i should clarify however what i stated. what i meant by that, is that you can find a nicer gun for $903. Thats pretty much what i read had said. i interpreted that as not being worth the money. sorry for any miscommunications.
 
Model 7 or Ruger Frontier

I am also a fan of the "scout" rifle.

My hunting buddy has a Model 7 in .243. That's his "EVERYTHING" rifle. The only thing I haven't seen him hunt with it is Elk/Bear +.

I've been trying to find one and the price is the biggest grrrr that I can come up with.

Since I've shot his model 7 however, I've tried the Ruger Frontier and find it to be just as light, and I like the lack of stiple on the stock more comfortable.

If the model 7 fits you, and you have the money, get it. You won't regret it as you'll find yourself taking it along places/trips you wouldn't find yourself packing a full size rifle on.
 
phydaux, I wonder if you would mind sharing your bullet/powder combination. I haven't decided between 7mm-08 and .308. I'm still in data collection mode.
grafsk8er, that's quite alright. I didn't realize I was in for a case of sticker shock.
 
they can be found for far less then $900. I got a like new SS in 7mm-08 for $570 shipped. The previous owner stated he fired one box down the bore and didn't like it because it was too light for him. My local gunsmith looked it over and said if it had been fired it was scrubbed down after only a few rounds so the 20 rounds was believable. I tried about ten different loads to find one that grouped at 1 MOA or better and settled on hornady with a 120gr bullet. I prefer the 700 action over the 7 but there is nothing wrong with it at all. I have a "SS mountain guide" special run 700 that is as light as you can make a SS 700 rifle without getting the titanium 700. I like using that rifle more then the 7 but only because its a .308. If I had the mtn in 7mm instead, it would be a hard choice. Get a model 7 and be happy with a nice light short and quick hunting rifle.
Its not a one hole target, sub moa type of rifle. If that is what you demand of your hunting guns, then buy a 700.
 
just looking at gunbroker, the most expensive model 7 listed was under $760 with most between $490 and $700 depending on options. $903 may be the suggested retail from remington, but thats not the going price for one. shop around and look at whats available before you decide its too much money.
 
my last 7 was picked up for $385 + tax (used)... my last new 7 was $530 + tax... if you're paying $900, you are shopping at very high-end gun shops for the same product available at low end shops.
 
I've got one of the Mannlicher stocked versions from the custom shop in .350 Rem. It is a sweet little elk timber rifle and surprisingly accurate.

I've owned it since 95 and never had a problem with it.

Chuck
 
Yeah, the Mannlicher stocked version is beautiful. Hope to add one to my collection some day.
 
accurate enough to take headshots on woodchucks out to a max of about 250 yards?
Click to expand...

if you can find an accurate enough load, it will be good for a few rounds, but that skinny lightweight barrel is going to heat up after only a couple shots and then you POI is going to wander off. one shot every 60-90 seconds will give you a little while, but even that slow pace is going to heat it up after a short period of time. Letting it sit with the barrel pointed up with the action open helps to cool a little faster, but its not a varmit rifle by any means.
 
hey Fast Eddie,
Free float bbl and glass bed stock.
Nosler 165 Ballistic Tip over a top load of Winchester 748, Winchester primer. [be sure to use start load and work up] If recoil is a problem just load some 150's or 125's to 30-30 velocities:D.
 
grafsk8er,


I grew up hunting woodchucks in RI, CT, and my sister had a dairy farm up in Governor (SP) where we'd go for weekend Chuck safaris. For that kind of stalk and shoot with it's lower volume of fire the MOD 7 will work pretty well.

I started out with a REM MOD 700 ADL in .222, then progressed to a heavy barreled 6mm with a 12X Leupold.

To tell you the truth that 700 in .222 was way more fun.

The accuracy of the shorter stiff barrels is really pretty good.

Chuck
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Similar threads

B
  • Locked
Rossi 92 45LC
Replies
17
Views
1K
bergmen
B
B
  • Locked
Remington model 7 in 222
Replies
5
Views
2K
GooseGestapo
GooseGestapo
P
  • Locked
Remington 783 vs. lower priced Remington 700s
Replies
13
Views
3K
peacebutready
P
F
  • Locked
STG 556/Steyr AUG Clone
Replies
0
Views
353
Flfiremedic
F
D
  • Locked
PMI mags
Replies
7
Views
438
Deserthunter
D
Back
Top