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Remington American Wilderness Rifle #11454996 09/23/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota I ihuntsolo OP Campfire Regular OP ihuntsolo Campfire Regular I Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota ordered online, just came in. Here's my impression. It's no mountain rifle, but perfect weight for all arounder. Fit and finish is flawless. Greyboe stock is wonderful, completely different animal from B/C. Much higher quality, paint is perfect. Cerakote is perfect. Can't shoot until tomorrow, and it won't be a formal range session, so can't say about accuracy. But on looks, feels like I just dropped 4K on a custom. Just a beauty. Well done big R.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455039 09/23/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip T tzone Campfire 'Bwana tzone Campfire 'Bwana T Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 46,745 Just The Tip Pics? Camp is where you make it.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455094 09/23/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... WiFowler Campfire Tracker WiFowler Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... Originally Posted by ihuntsolo . . Greyboe stock is wonderful, completely different animal from B/C. Much higher quality, paint is perfect. Greyboe stock on a Remington . . . interesting. Pictures and an essay on the rifle stock to follow ? I never thought I'd grow up to be a grumpy old man, but I did, and I'm killin' it.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455402 09/23/16 Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,407 NE South Dakota What caliber? I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle tzone #11455431 09/23/16 Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,638 Midwest Originally Posted by tzone Pics? ￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪￪ WWP53D

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455437 09/23/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,311 jerrywoodswalker Campfire Tracker jerrywoodswalker Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,311 bare rifle weight? Jerry Si vis pacem, para bellum

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455457 09/23/16 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,543 A Aviator Campfire Regular Aviator Campfire Regular A Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,543 I've looked at these I am curious how it shoots !

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455730 09/23/16 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,687 Either Texas or Idaho https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-american-wilderness-rifle Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle EdM #11455867 09/23/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... WiFowler Campfire Tracker WiFowler Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... Originally Posted by EdM https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-american-wilderness-rifle I wonder if they left the weight off of the specs purposely? IIRC, when introduced there was some banter and concern here on the 'Fire about the weight of the Greyboe. I never thought I'd grow up to be a grumpy old man, but I did, and I'm killin' it.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455887 09/23/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota I ihuntsolo OP Campfire Regular OP ihuntsolo Campfire Regular I Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota Sorry, can't weigh it right now as I'm at work. Photobucket is screwing with me so can't post a pic. Lighter than I thought is about all I can say, seems well balanced. Paint is much nicer than Remington stock photo, webbing is light but balanced and pronounced. Like I said, it looks like a custom. But at the price point, $939 delivered, the quality blows my mind. Barrel perfectly centered in stock. Really gonna be a sleeper I think.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11455979 09/23/16 Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 387 K KoolBreeze Campfire Member KoolBreeze Campfire Member K Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 387 The weights are listed as 7.375 lb on the website linked above. You have to click the little arrow above the specs to move over to the weight and other specs that aren't visible. ”Those who would give up liberty for security, deserve neither.” Ben Franklin

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle WiFowler #11455985 09/23/16 Joined: May 2010 Posts: 999 COAST OF MAINE K KEVIN_JAY Campfire Regular KEVIN_JAY Campfire Regular K Joined: May 2010 Posts: 999 COAST OF MAINE Originally Posted by WiFowler Originally Posted by EdM https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-american-wilderness-rifle I wonder if they left the weight off of the specs purposely? IIRC, when introduced there was some banter and concern here on the 'Fire about the weight of the Greyboe. The weight is there, you have to scroll over. 7.3 lbs.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456029 09/23/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota I ihuntsolo OP Campfire Regular OP ihuntsolo Campfire Regular I Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota Oh and it's 30.06

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456234 09/23/16 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,824 Hollywood irfubar Campfire Ranger irfubar Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 20,824 Hollywood The last thing I think of when it comes too a wilderness rifle is a Remington M700. It looks like a fine rifle for other things but hard wilderness use isn't one of them. Originally Posted by Judman PS, if you think Trump is “good” you’re way stupider than I thought! Haha Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456256 09/23/16 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama 4 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,731 Alabama Specs and factory pics look nice, if it shoots should make for a nice general use rifle, if you are into 700s which a lot of people are.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456264 09/23/16 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 6,766 Montana T toad Campfire Tracker toad Campfire Tracker T Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 6,766 Montana I've a M700 in .375 RUM that's seen plenty of wilderness less issue... Guns don't kill people, drivers with cell phones kill people.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456828 09/23/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia Remington specs are usually off, id like to have someone weigh a rifle and post their findings......the weight of this rifle is My only concern as im sure the rifle is of 1st class quality...........Hb

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456884 09/23/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 D DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 I'd put money on a Weatherby Vanguard Backountry beating it in weight and accuracy at that price IMO.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456887 09/23/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 D DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 Looks like a nice m700 addition though

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11456937 09/23/16 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 154 South Dakota J JessG Campfire Member JessG Campfire Member J Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 154 South Dakota Why no short actions? I think it would be great in 243 or 6.5 creedmoor, if Remington will ever jump on that bandwagon.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11457035 09/23/16 Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,800 Georgia R RJY66 Campfire Tracker RJY66 Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,800 Georgia Its made of fiberglass and cerakoted stainless steel. I don't think the "wilderness" is gonna hurt it much. "Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants". --- William Penn

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11457556 09/24/16 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,638 E of the Rockies, W of the res... bellydeep Campfire Tracker bellydeep Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,638 E of the Rockies, W of the res... Might have to get one in 300 Win Originally Posted by shrapnel I probably hit more elk with a pickup than you have with a rifle. Originally Posted by JohnBurns I have yet to see anyone claim Leupold has never had to fix an optic. I know I have sent a few back. 2 MK 6s, a VX-6, and 3 VX-111s.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11457583 09/24/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 746 C cast10K Campfire Regular cast10K Campfire Regular C Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 746 Is the barrel profile mag or standard?

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11457603 09/24/16 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,389 David_Walter Campfire Ranger David_Walter Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17,389 I'd get the Howa 1500 Alpine Mountain Rifle “Live free or die. Death is not the worst of evils.” - General John Stark.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle David_Walter #11458343 09/24/16 Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... WiFowler Campfire Tracker WiFowler Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 5,834 To Close to Milwaukee; To Far ... Nice rifle, especially outfitted with the LAW (High Tech Specialties) stock. To bad it's not available in 280AI . . . Originally Posted by David_Walter I'd get the Howa 1500 Alpine Mountain Rifle I never thought I'd grow up to be a grumpy old man, but I did, and I'm killin' it.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11458802 09/24/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia I think that Howa is one butt ugly rifle, the magazine hanging down looks like chit!....i bet it does shoot good though.......Hb

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle VaHillbilly #11458821 09/24/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 D DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 Originally Posted by VaHillbilly I think that Howa is one butt ugly rifle, the magazine hanging down looks like chit!....i bet it does shoot good though.......Hb They shoot great, but the mag is to be desired sir.. If slinging majority of the time there are no issues. If you're a deep woods/thick cover hunter like I, they're a pain in the ass from experience.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle DV_Ramrod #11458828 09/24/16 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,621 W WhelenAway Campfire Tracker WhelenAway Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,621 Originally Posted by DV_Ramrod Originally Posted by VaHillbilly I think that Howa is one butt ugly rifle, the magazine hanging down looks like chit!....i bet it does shoot good though.......Hb They shoot great, but the mag is to be desired sir.. If slinging majority of the time there are no issues. If you're a deep woods/thick cover hunter like I, they're a pain in the ass from experience. Certain model numbers come with both the detachable mag and a standard floorplate in the box too. Howa with floorplate Last edited by WhelenAway; 09/24/16. FÜCK Jeff_O! MAGA

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle WhelenAway #11458837 09/24/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 D DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 Originally Posted by WhelenAway Originally Posted by DV_Ramrod Originally Posted by VaHillbilly I think that Howa is one butt ugly rifle, the magazine hanging down looks like chit!....i bet it does shoot good though.......Hb They shoot great, but the mag is to be desired sir.. If slinging majority of the time there are no issues. If you're a deep woods/thick cover hunter like I, they're a pain in the ass from experience. Certain model numbers come with both the detachable mag and a standard floorplate in the box too. Howa with floorplate I would highly recommend a standard floor plate then sir, if one isn't stuck on the m700. Both are great rifles though.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11458839 09/24/16 Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 D DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular DV_Ramrod Campfire Regular D Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 611 I have both a Weatherby Vanguard Backcountry in 30-06 and a Howa Alpine w/ detachable mag in .308. Both are excellent shooters (.7-.9 MOA) with cheap factory ammo. Granted a 3moa rifle would do the trick in my parts. Last edited by DV_Ramrod; 09/24/16.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11458905 09/24/16 Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia V VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter VaHillbilly Campfire Outfitter V Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 7,756 SW Virginia A floorplate model Howa would make a dandy rifle im sure.....The Japan made rifle's i have examined (weatherby Vanguard and Browning X-Bolts) have been excellent..........Hb

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11458934 09/24/16 Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 499 N.E. Georgia Crowkiller Campfire Member Crowkiller Campfire Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 499 N.E. Georgia Let us know about how it shoots. I've been looking at these. I've been on the lookout for a reasonable used stainless m700 to restock, paint, and use for a foul weather/ travel rifle, but this would fit the bill. TANSTAAFL

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11459950 09/25/16 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota I ihuntsolo OP Campfire Regular OP ihuntsolo Campfire Regular I Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 633 Minnesota Well, I'm back from the woods. Over the hood sight in with 180gr. trophy tipped coppers got me to just under moa. No failures at all. Stock is much slimmer than B/C, more like a Kimber in grip and fore end. It's a keeper. Only two negatives, had to switch rings/bases from quick detach to windage adjustable, as screw holes aren't straight and ran out of adjustment. Other is Remington cerakoted the muzzle, and after 30 rounds that's pretty much gone. Now it looks like one of my hill country's, as they don't coat the muzzle. So both thumbs up, you guys are going to love the grayboe stock.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11460380 09/25/16 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,099 colorado 3 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 338rcm Campfire Outfitter 3 Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,099 colorado Wish these were available in 7mm-08

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11636203 12/05/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH A Alex38 Campfire Regular Alex38 Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH Originally Posted by ihuntsolo Well, I'm back from the woods. Over the hood sight in with 180gr. trophy tipped coppers got me to just under moa. No failures at all. Stock is much slimmer than B/C, more like a Kimber in grip and fore end. It's a keeper. Only two negatives, had to switch rings/bases from quick detach to windage adjustable, as screw holes aren't straight and ran out of adjustment. Other is Remington cerakoted the muzzle, and after 30 rounds that's pretty much gone. Now it looks like one of my hill country's, as they don't coat the muzzle. So both thumbs up, you guys are going to love the grayboe stock. Any updates now that you have had the gun for awhile? I'm thinking of ordering one, but I can't find one to look at first. Also trying to decide on which chambering.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11636727 12/05/16 Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,563 TN C CBB15 Campfire Regular CBB15 Campfire Regular C Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,563 TN Originally Posted by ihuntsolo Only two negatives, had to switch rings/bases from quick detach to windage adjustable, as screw holes aren't straight and ran out of adjustment. Unacceptable.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #11637025 12/06/16 Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH A Alex38 Campfire Regular Alex38 Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 821 Curtice, OH I missed that. Every time I start to get my hopes up about Remington...

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle CBB15 #11637144 12/06/16 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 243 Overgaard, AZ S StrayHorse Campfire Member StrayHorse Campfire Member S Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 243 Overgaard, AZ Originally Posted by CBB15 Originally Posted by ihuntsolo Only two negatives, had to switch rings/bases from quick detach to windage adjustable, as screw holes aren't straight and ran out of adjustment. Unacceptable. I'll keep my Tikkas..

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12671767 02/25/18 Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,369 Virginia D Dogger Campfire Regular Dogger Campfire Regular D Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,369 Virginia up for air for input from those who have them

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle VaHillbilly #12671794 02/25/18 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 O Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger Oldelkhunter Campfire Ranger O Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 29,383 Originally Posted by VaHillbilly I think that Howa is one butt ugly rifle, the magazine hanging down looks like chit!....i bet it does shoot good though.......Hb Yes totally concur and that barrel is 2" too short.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12671891 02/25/18 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,586 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,586 Northern Ca Got mine from Whittaker a while back for a great price. 300 win and plans to launch 215 Berger Hybrids. So far have mounted a Sightron stac 4-16x42 on it and just got a Timney for it on fri. Have no faith in the factory triggers from big green. The fit and finish on my sample of one is flawless , now just have to find time to shoot it. Have a 6 day work week till May with mondays off and my local ranges are closed mondays. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12672828 02/25/18 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,096 Texas hanco Campfire Savant hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,096 Texas I like the Howa

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle hanco #12672847 02/25/18 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 17,230 Arizona Sycamore Campfire Ranger Sycamore Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 17,230 Arizona 6.5 creedmoor and 280 Rem would be nice Originally Posted by jorgeI ...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12673470 02/25/18 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,586 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,586 Northern Ca The thread is about the 700 REM 700 AWR , why are you pimping other rifles? Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12675210 02/26/18 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,586 Northern Ca S sidepass Campfire Tracker sidepass Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,586 Northern Ca Changed out the trigger today ,Timney breaking at 3 lbs, factory was 5 lb average. Stock alone is 2.7 lbs on my scale. Rifle is 9.5 lbs with Sightron stac which goes 23.5 ozs on its own. Did not weight the talley's. About what I wanted a 300 Win mag shooting 215 Bergers to be. Ready to go to a range this morning but the weather did not work out in my favor juat quit pouring and have a full dance card this afternoon. Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12684760 03/01/18 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,364 NE Alberta 3 338Rules Campfire Regular 338Rules Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,364 NE Alberta Originally Posted by ihuntsolo ordered online, just came in. Here's my impression. It's no mountain rifle, but perfect weight for all arounder. Fit and finish is flawless. Greyboe stock is wonderful, completely different animal from B/C. Much higher quality, paint is perfect. Cerakote is perfect. Can't shoot until tomorrow, and it won't be a formal range session, so can't say about accuracy. But on looks, feels like I just dropped 4K on a custom. Just a beauty. Well done big R. How does this differ from the Custom Shop Alaska Wilderness Rifle AWR of a decade or so ago ? History May Not Repeat, But it Rhymes.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12703891 03/08/18 Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,747 Kane WY W WYcoyote Campfire Tracker WYcoyote Campfire Tracker W Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,747 Kane WY Hey, don't forget to follow up on the AWR. I'm considering one compared to the 700 (formerly Milspec?) 5r.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #12704910 03/09/18 Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 5,179 South Arkansas M magshooter1 Campfire Tracker magshooter1 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 5,179 South Arkansas I dropped my XCR II .280 into a Grayboe Outlander and with Talley steel bases installed it weighed 7.2#. That's about 1/2# heavier than it is in the XCR II stock. Grayboe stock feels better though imo. Should be real close to an AWR for ruggedness. Some people are educated beyond their intelligence.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #13463253 01/17/19 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 80 B Bangum Campfire Greenhorn Bangum Campfire Greenhorn B Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 80 Sorry to revive this but was interested in one of these. How is the cerokote holding up? I went to Cabelas and looked at 3 and the ceracote was chipped to hell around the muzzle. 3 is all they had.

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #13464344 01/18/19 Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,186 Bandera, TX DubThomas Campfire Regular DubThomas Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2017 Posts: 1,186 Bandera, TX I had looked at these when they first came out. I already have a 700 Ti in 7mm RSAUM or I would have purchased one. Now, if'n they made one in 6.5 PRC..... The lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part!

Re: Remington American Wilderness Rifle ihuntsolo #13464377 01/18/19 Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2,436 5thShock Campfire Regular 5thShock Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2,436 Wilderness, wild, remote, abuse. No irons?