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I HAD a Classic in 7 RM. Loved it, Looked great. Shot like all the earlier 700s --exceptionally-; Don't remember WHY I tripped it ? ? ? Wish I hadn't.

NOT interested in new 700s.

Jerry

My favorite have always been the VLS series, and the most popular, the Mountain Rifle...

An honest opinion here.

It doesn't sound to me like you have much experience with 'older' 700s.

I wish I had a record of HOW MANY 700s that I've had + friends had. WE never had a single solitary problem and we NEVER doubted the accuracy NOR had any trouble getting it.

243, 6mm R probably THE MOST accurate rifle I've ever owned. I almost could not put together a load that shot over 1" ( truth)!- 270, 7 RM several,
30-06, 300 WM, 8mm RM ( still have it) and a friend HAS 375 HH.

Out of that list only the 8 and 375 were ONE each, the others were multiple. I STILL have some OLDER 700s, they're staying here.

Jerry

Yeah, I wouldnt worry much about Big Green going out of business, My guess is they still sell more centerfire rifles than anybody else and that includes the Ruger American..........Hb

Yep 6 MM BDL was one of my favorite like a fool let mine get loose

My first gun was a Remington Model 511 22 rifle. I have no idea how many rounds I've fired through it, but it's still as accurate today as it was when I got it 54 years ago. I've had a bunch of Remington's since, and still have a bunch today. I have had 2 Remington firearms that I didn't care for, an 1100 20 guage shotgun, and a 700 in 223. I doubt very seriously that Remington is "going anywhere", as they are still turning out the most popular centerfire sporting rifle ever made.

I take it that you're not a Remington fan.

700 TI and the annual Classic.

Also, I'd like to have an old school 700 varmint in 222.

Remingtons were/are great rifles when put in McM stocks.


They are missing the boat mightily when it comes to what's new, but there are some great deals floating around on used. Zero desire to pay for new.

Loved the Titanium, hated the BC stocks. In an Edge, about as good as it gets.

M7 Saums, XCR/XCR2, SS ADL/BDL, and SS MR all put in your favorite McSwirly or Edge stocks are great, functional hunting rifles.

My Left Hand 788 in 6mm Rem

The only Remington rifle I miss is the 591 in 5mm Remington magnum rimfire.

I miss my old Rem M580 "Boy Scout" .22 my dad bought me in 1973. Put umpteen thousands of rounds through that thing. Great memories!\
I miss my early 2000 era M700 LSS in 300RUM. Only thing about that one I didn't like was that blasted lock on the action.

I see on the Remington website they are making a limited run of wood stock 700ADL rifles.

He'll be along shortly to tell you about all the extraction issues, accidental discharges and bolt handles falling off he's had.

ive got one of them 700 classics in .250 salvage. its is way too much metal and wood for that little cartridge. however .... it is balanced perfectly, great fit and finish, and it shoots teeny groups. also like the purple hue that the bolt develops.

My 700 bdl Left hand in 22-250.

Agreed, the current prices for new Remington 700s are so high, in most cases, that they aren't competitive with many other manufacturers, particularly if you're going to swap stocks. The 700 SPS for under $400 at Wal-Mart is probably the best Remington deal if you're looking for a donor action or barreled action.

Many of my Remington 7, 600, 660, 700, and 722 rifles are bedding in McM stocks, mostly in the McM Hunter style if they have 24" barrels or the MR style if they have barrel less than 24" long. Plus, I still have a smattering of Remington bolt guns bedded McM's BDL, Classic, Compact, Rem Hunter, and Seven styles.

Something else Remington deserves credit for is as far as I know the vast majority of their guns are made in the U.S.A. unlike *cough* Browning and Winchester.

Bring back the 660 and XR-100 and chamber it in 6.5 Creedmore. You will sell them in big numbers.

TI original was also a great rifle. They should make them and put them in greyboe stocks.

I love my 512, 513, 514s but I have moved over to the CZs even if they have not the smoothest solution for magazines. CZs put the squirrels to sleep.

They are coming back with the 40X rimfire. I like that idea.