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The handle of the bolt is slimmer and without checkering compared to my other 700s. The barrel is a slim contour I assume. What else is altered to cut weight down? Slimmer stock?
I have a ruger 77 RL in 270 tang safety that I would never sell, but I really like this mountain .280 a lot and wanted the Fire's input on it. It's $800 as described with ammo and rings/bases. I've got 3 a 308 and 243 "older"(got used around 99') models with floor plate. And "newer" bought new 2001 in .260 DBM . model . Now above you said bolt handle was different than your other 700's? all 3 of mine are the same and like most 700 handle with "rough" bolt handle. wonder if it's the orginal bolt? The DBM is a matter of personal opinion , wife uses the .260 and likes the drop box it's easy for her to load/unload Pics coming soon
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I had a pair of .270's that had smooth handles. I have an older mid 80's 30-06 with a smooth handle.
Think they were "B" or "C" serial # range.
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Quick research indicates the early versions had a smooth bolt handle. I saw one on a completed gunbroker item search by entering 700 mountain into the search window. Seller indicates the gun is an early one. Interesting.......
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From memory, the 1st year mountain rifles had smooth bolts. Every subsequent year had the checkered surfaces.
Around here a smooth bolt 280 would run in the $600 neighborhood, in really good condition.
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Was 86 the first year? Mine is an 88, checkered bolt.
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Had one in 7/08 and laminate stock/SS action. I killed stuff with it, but to be honest I had a hard time getting it to shoot consistently. Minute of Deer seemed to be the standard with it. The trigger wasn't great, despite having it worked on. I tried hard to like it, but just didn't have much confidence in it after a while. I sold it last summer for $1000 with a Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 on it.
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Joe...I didn't know you had one..... What? You held it while I was tying my boots at the Wilderness Lodge hunt in '14. Must have been forgettable... ![[Linked Image]](http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd77/jkubesch/IMG_5203_zpscb365c28.jpg) You should bring it to the pig hunt....  I don't think it'll make the trip to Prickly Pear: I've got too many other rifles to bloody. Come to think of it, though, one of 'em is a '98 Mauser... in 7x57... sighted for 175 RN's... FC Carl: if you're reading this, PM sent  Damn Dude! I'm losing it. But in my defense at that pig hunt I had just learned my boy Rommel was REAL sick and my mind wasn't in the game.....
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Found an older Remington 700 Mountain that looks brand new. The caliber is .280. It has a walnut stock and blue metal. I can't find any flaws as it was just shot a few rounds to sight in the scope. Scope is gone now, but the Leupold base and rings remain. It has the original box for rifle as well. Included are two boxes of 140 grain Remington ammo (40 rounds total) . What is something like this going for?
I have never owned the mountain gun 700, nor a gun in .280. I found positive reviews on the caliber and apparently it can be hand loaded from 100 grain all the way to 175 or so bullets. Two of the worst shooting rifles I have ever owned were a blued/walnut 700 mountain rifle in 280 and a stainless/laminate 700 mountain rifle in 7mm 08. I tried to like them, but my Marlin 336 35 Remington shot better than both, so I let them go. They were a dream to carry though.
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Wished I could have bought them from you.
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87 (I think) B prefix Awesome trigger Smooth bolt handle ![[Linked Image]](http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r621/mjustinmccaig/Mobile%20Uploads/20160115_183719_zpsszy9jz8d.jpg)
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Just purchased a new Rem 700 Mountain 2/4/16. in .270 Win.
Ordered a Leupold 3-9x40 black matte, bases and rings.
Anxious to get the scope on and can not wait til fall.
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I know it's not as retro as some of the ones you guys have been discussing, but I did just give my circa 2002 7-08 MR some luvin'.... it's got a Gre-Tan shroud and bolt guts (to get rid of the J-lock), PT&G aluminum TG, a great trigger job @ 2 lbs or so, and I just re-did the bedding job in the B&C Ultralight blind stock. That's a flexy stock and I misjudged that the first time I bedded it, and when tightened down, the barrel ended up sunk into the channel more than I liked once the pressure point came out. Anyway redid that a couple days ago. PLENTY of float now. She's light as a feather and shoots great. Talleys and a 2.5-8. Killed 4 deer with it, that I can remember. ![[Linked Image]](http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r111/handwired/85ddf916.jpg)
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I know it's not as retro as some of the ones you guys have been discussing, but I did just give my circa 2002 7-08 MR some luvin'.... it's got a Gre-Tan shroud and bolt guts (to get rid of the J-lock), PT&G aluminum TG, a great trigger job @ 2 lbs or so, and I just re-did the bedding job in the B&C Ultralight blind stock. That's a flexy stock and I misjudged that the first time I bedded it, and when tightened down, the barrel ended up sunk into the channel more than I liked once the pressure point came out. Anyway redid that a couple days ago. PLENTY of float now. She's light as a feather and shoots great. Talleys and a 2.5-8. Killed 4 deer with it, that I can remember. 2 of 4 were a$$ shot for POR
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I have one in .280 Remington, bought it in '88 or '89. The thing shoots some itty bitty groups with most factory ammo, used it to harvest a dozen or so whitetails. I bought it for a longer range shooter as I normally use my Marlins for deer hunting. So far my longest shot with it has been 40 yards. Still great fun to shoot it though!
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I know it's not as retro as some of the ones you guys have been discussing, but I did just give my circa 2002 7-08 MR some luvin'.... it's got a Gre-Tan shroud and bolt guts (to get rid of the J-lock), PT&G aluminum TG, a great trigger job @ 2 lbs or so, and I just re-did the bedding job in the B&C Ultralight blind stock. That's a flexy stock and I misjudged that the first time I bedded it, and when tightened down, the barrel ended up sunk into the channel more than I liked once the pressure point came out. Anyway redid that a couple days ago. PLENTY of float now. She's light as a feather and shoots great. Talleys and a 2.5-8. Killed 4 deer with it, that I can remember. 2 of 4 were a$$ shot for POR WTF does POR stand for?
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i have a .280 mtn with a 3-9 nikon for sale. along with 100 rounds of factory ammo.
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$600 would be a nice price to pay. That would be a steal at that price. However, I ran across a 270 win mountain rifle for $350.00 back when I didn't want to have anything to do with the gay 270. One of the dumbest things I've ever done is not buy that rifle!!!!! The OP's rifle in question is probably worth $800.00+
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I'm in the same boat as MagMarc. The 700 Mountain Rifle (Pre DBM) is in my opinion, the nicest hunting rifle that Remington ever produced. My own favorite is the 7mm/08, but a 280 would be even mo betta good. What are the common reasons for DBM mtn rifles being less desirable? DBM sucks azz. However, a lot of cheap rifles made nowdays have them....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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87 (I think) B prefix Awesome trigger Smooth bolt handle Beautiful rifle. I think you did great! Let us know how it shoots for you. Good luck with it sir..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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