Remington model 700 CDL SF

[raiderred]

I am in the market for a new deer rifle and wanted to know if anyone has any information on the Remington model 700 CDL SF. Obviously, the model 700 is outstanding. However, I have never owned a rifle with a stainless barrel or one that is fluted (does the loss of weight due to fluting cause an increase in recoil?). Any thoughts/opinions are welcome.

 

[cal74]

I've been a long time Remington person, but just took delivery of a CDL Limited, stainless/flutted with a wood stock. Essentially what I guess your looking at.

Can't say I'm to impressed with what Remingtons putting out for a product these days. Lower floor plate feels like plastic, fit/finish on several various aspects of the rifle isn't all that impressive.

Wish I would have looked closer at these before I ordered one. I'm sure I could get pretty close what I have in it now, but I'll put it away and hopefully take it out in a few years to make a profit.



Anyways, the flutting isn't going to increase recoil at all. Maybe just a tiny bit with the few ounces it shaves off, but not enough to make a difference. Adds to the looks, little better heat dissapation, and also adds maybe a little ridigity to the barrels strengh..

 

[skinnysarge79]

My wife bought me the 700 CDL SF Limited in 30-06 for my birthday, right when they hit the stores. And I'm still in love with the looks. It was the first rifle I've had with a stainless barrel, but I'm spretty sure now that there will be a few more for me in the future. I've taken 2 deer with it, and I post the smaller groups with that rifle than with any of my others.

If a friend of mine was interested in a 700 CDL SF, I'd say go for it. But I've been a Remington fan for quite awhile, so I'm a sucker for a good looking, weather resistant Remington. Pull the trigger.