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I'm looking for a little help and information.
I want to do a build and have an opportunity to buy a Rem 770 barreled action. Is it the same or different from the 700? If different, what's the difference. I'd appreciate any help you could extend.
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Jim
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https://support.remington.com/General_Information/What_is_the_difference_between_the_Model_700_and_the_Model_710%2F%2F770%3F What is the difference between the Model 700 and the Model 710/770?
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The bolt on the Model 710/770 is not like a conventional bolt action rifle. For the last 100 plus years, bolt action rifles have all basically been made the same way; the locking lugs on the bolt lock up into the receiver, while the barrel is screwed on. The Model 710/770 is a completely new way of thinking. The bolt locks directly into the barrel, and the barrel is hydraulically pressed into the receiver. Also, there are three locking lugs instead of two. This gives the rifle exceptional strength and accuracy.
Since the bolt locks into the barrel, the receiver now simply guides the bolt. The receiver of the Model 710/770 has a self lubricating synthetic insert to guide the bolt into the barrel. With this insert, and the three locking lugs, there is a completely different feel. When pushing the bolt forward, there is a different feeling than on the Model 700 or Model Seven. This is because of the contact of the metal bolt and the synthetic insert and is normal. The "feel" is different, but the quality and performance of Remington is still there.
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The 710 and 770 are junk and not suitable for a build. The barrels are not threaded, but pressed in and no one will work on them.
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The 710 and 770 are junk and not suitable for a build. The barrels are not threaded, but pressed in and no one will work on them. This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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WOW! Your replies tell me a lot.
No wonder the barreled action I was looking at is offered so CHEAP.
Thanks men!
Jim
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I have both. In addition to what Snyper said (forget the "quality" part- ain't no such thing with the 770), the recoil lug on the 770 is frightening to me. On mine, at least, it "fits" so loosely into a barrel-dovetail that there is probably 3/32 inch play in fore/aft movement. And it only goes about an eighth inch deep into the plastic stock. That does't seem like enough surface area for .30-06 (or any other caliber) recoil to me. But apparently it is. So far. Trigger sucks too.
The designer of tis thing should be taken out and shot. The marketing team should also be shot. Twice.
I have absolutely no idea why my purchased-used/abused 770 seems to shoot 3 shot, 1.5 MOA factory 150 gr Corelokt groups, with its rust pitted bore - but then, I've only fired 6 rounds so far. Needs more shooting........ and maybe courage....
I'm still of the opinion that it is probably best used for a dog stake. Or a moose/bear defensive point blank, " trash boat gun", which is what mine is destined for if it doesn't fall apart first.
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If you're wanting to build then you'd be money ahead to just buy a 700 action and start from there. You're going to throw away most everything else anyway, start with the bare action and add quality parts of your choosing. Remington M700 action I also agree with the others, the 770 is junk.
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What is the difference between the Model 700 and the Model 710/770?
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The "feel" is different, but the quality and performance of Remington is still there.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA  The 710 / 770 are the worst made centerfire rifles I've ever seen. They make a BIC lighter look like an example of Old World Craftsmanship. I wouldn't own one if it were free. If you don't believe it, try me.
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Careful boys. You're going to hurt some 710/770 owner's feelings with these comments. LOL
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What is the difference between the Model 700 and the Model 710/770?
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The "feel" is different, but the quality and performance of Remington is still there.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA The 710 / 770 are the worst made centerfire rifles I've ever seen. They make a BIC lighter look like an example of Old World Craftsmanship. I wouldn't own one if it were free. If you don't believe it, try me. Those words came from Remington, not from me. It merely answered the OP's question about if the actions were different.
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They make a BIC lighter look like an example of Old World Craftsmanship. Funny, that's what I always called them, the Bic lighter of bolt action rifles. When I worked at the range I saw several of them break.
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WOW! Your replies tell me a lot.
No wonder the barreled action I was looking at is offered so CHEAP.
Thanks men!
Jim The 710/770 series were virtually disposable rifles. That said, I bought a 710 in 30-06 back in 2004 that we kept at deer camp for a spare/loaner and several guys punched their tags with it when their own rifles had issues. It was reasonably accurate, but a bit on the heavy side. I had never intended to keep it for an extended period of time, so when I was offered more than I'd paid for it, I felt no great loss when it went on to a new home.
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I wouldn't buy or trade for one, BUT!! If somebody is very tight on funds and would like to go hunting, this may be the trick. If you are shooting a deer sized animal 2MOA will do the job. Folks that buy them are not the "talented" shooters that bust them at 800+ yards.
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