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Looking at a bunch of new rifles entering the market lately most still don't have the appeal of a good 700 Remmie IMO. Maybe it's just me but don't think so they still seem to be one of the most popular..what it is,simplicity of design,function,clean lines as in easy on the eyes,track record,price or donor possibilities? I think maybe it's the combination of all of the above for I've had more than my share of good ones over the years.
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They're a great platform to build a custom.
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That's not a cut, any more than saying the same 'bout a Mauser - just a fact.
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Maybe it's just me but don't think so they still seem to be one the most popular..what it is,simplicity of design,function,clean lines as in easy on the eyes,track record,price or donor possibilities? To me...I have no idea why. I've never liked them.
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I'd like to add, I have nothing against them, they're just not my cup-o-tea.
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For years, I didn't.....
If it wasn't CRF, I didn't but it. But then the 700's came out in stainless and synthetic. I noticed they were lighter and actually felt a little better in my hands. I'd also noticed my friends had 700's that were lights out shooters -- something I couldn't always say about my Winchesters, Rugers, etc.
15-20 years have passed and I still like a nice CRF action, but some of my favorite rifles are now 700's. I also like Coopers and the new Forbes rifle, both similar in design to the 700 action.
My opinions have changed over the years -- from experience and from a practicality stance. There will always be a place for 700's in my safe.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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I can't find a reason to not like a 700.
Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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I like a lot of stuff but am partial to the 700. Savage99 disliking them makes me like them all the more.
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I like a lot of stuff but am partial to the 700. Savage99 disliking them makes me like them all the more. Ha! I wonder how many have been bought over the years just to spite him?
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.....Even when you don't want them to..
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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I have nothing against the good old Rem 700's that would actually perform. It was these guns up through the early 70's that built Remington's reputation.
I am a proponent of the Wby Mk V.
I have one Rem 700 in 308 Win and it will always be with me. I will have a Borden custom 300 WSM which will be a Rem clone. The idea of the 700 is worth copying.
By the way, in case you missed it, Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
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700 Club; trued action, lapped lugs, new barrel, new trigger, new stock.
Jist the way it is.
I have zero 721's, 722's, or 700's that are 100% factory rifles - not one.
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I generally find that 700's are relatively light, plentiful, available in a lot of chamberings and configurations, easy to bed and tune, and have a lot of aftermarket parts available, including a lot of good "take-off" parts. Many of my Remington bolt guns wear factory stocks, but very few wear the stock they came with. Also, many of their factory patterns fit me well. I like the "dangerous" Walker trigger and the lock time. It's rare than a factory 700 with a trigger tune will not deliver good accuracy after being bedded in a stiff stock and fed good ammunition.
Now with even more aplomb
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Including replacing the trigger assembly with a Timney, they are a good buy! They shoot good, usually feed reliably, the safety can be let off quietly, and they are light weight rigs. Last I heard they are still made in USA.
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Well, let me see......
Bought my 1st one in 1975 or 76 can't remember. Have bought several since.
Last New one I bought was 1995, 700 ADL Synthetic 7mmRM.
Now where was I?
NO NO NO PROBLEMS, Adjustable (w/common sense) triggers, I've not had 1 that would NOT shoot 1" or less w/handloads. Have shot heads off squirrels and water birds (oops), rabbits etc.
NO misfires, no firing on bolt closing, killed TONS of game... Have NOT had 1 bolt handle fall off.
NO, can't find ONE reason NOT to like/love Rem 700s.
Oh yeah, before I forget... We have a member on the 'Fire' who HATES Rem 700s. Have read many of his rants about them.
He has had a TOTAL of 2 - 700s. (His own post recently).
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I haven't the heart to rain on this parade.
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Every time I look at them I always think that a Vanguard is a sooo much better made gun. Plus it has features like a single piece bolt and a good extractor.
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Not wild about them but cannot hate them either ..... All mine except the SPS Varmint is stock. It is basically stock except it now wears a Laminate stock. My 30-06 ADL started life in a tupperware stock, but I found an older walnut ADL it now resides in ... so that is stock. M700 Safari in 375 H&H is 100% stock ... That older wood blue rifle is nice. I just acquired a 40-x HB "US" single shot 22lr. Which appears all stock. All the above rifles will shoot less than 0.75" @ 100 yards with the cheapest off the shelf ammo ... I have shot <0.5" groups with the Varmint and Safari 3 outta 4 three shot groups. The jury is still out on the 40-x as I have not shot it yet ... but don't bet against it But I still hunt with a MkV
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If there is an easier rifle to get shooting well I ain't met it.
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