In 2008 I bought a new Rem 700 BDL in 243 thinking it would shoot great because I had two other 700s that shot within .75 MOA (22-250 and a 338 RUM).
Not so fast. The damn rifle was lucky to shoot groups inside 4 inches!!
Everything I tried - no luck - to include changing scopes.
Finally broke down and bought the first box of factory ammo since 1965 and same result.
I contacted Mother Green, and their response was that the rifle "shot within factor specs" and they would do nothing about it!!!
I rebedded the action and got it to shoot within 3 inches.
Recrowned and got it within 2 1/2 inches.
Figured I had a lemon and had two choices. Rebarrel or trade and buy another 243 and risk another lemon.
So I rebarreled to a 243 Ackley. Never made a better choice in my life. That rifle drives tacks and I never worry about trimming the brass.
Will never buy another Rem 700
Barstooler
