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Guy at a local shop said he has a 700 cdl in 8x57 he can get through another shop. Supposed to be in very nice used condition. $400...buy or not?

What do you think....


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I would if I had the money!

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I have the Rem classic in 8x57 and I really like it. I've only killed a couple of WTs with it but it handled those 100# deer with authority! (LOL)
I'd be inclined to buy it "on inspection of course".


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The only factory specs Remington 700 cataloged in 8x57 was the 2004 700 Classic. $400 is a very fair price, I would buy it. My own Remington 700 in 8x57 is a parts gun with a 700 Classic barrel and it shoots a variety of bullets quite well. If you're a reloader there are lots of good bullet options and Fed/Rem/Win brass might be a seasonal production item, but 200 cases will probably last you 2,000 shots down the tube.

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I've got one, and I can't seem to break away from hunting with it to hunt with my other rifles.


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I love the 8x57. I had the rem classic in 8x57 several years ago; it had an extremely rough bore about 3 inches back of the muzzle and some other minor issues. It was a real P.I.T.A. and was sold off. I would agree with stillbeeman "I'd be inclined to buy it "on inspection of course"."

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No problem with mine. Not bench rest accuracy, but good enough. My best load so far averaged 1.4" for five consecutive five shot groups.


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Well they been moving slow this time of year...if it's still out there in a couple of weeks when work picks back up, I think I might have to buy it.


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Originally Posted by CowboyTim
Guy at a local shop said he has a 700 cdl in 8x57 he can get through another shop. Supposed to be in very nice used condition. $400...buy or not?

What do you think....


I'd snag that in a heartbeat If I were you.


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Originally Posted by bsa1917hunter
Originally Posted by CowboyTim
Guy at a local shop said he has a 700 cdl in 8x57 he can get through another shop. Supposed to be in very nice used condition. $400...buy or not?

What do you think....


I'd snag that in a heartbeat If I were you.


And hopefully I will, first my checkbook has to catch up with my heartbeat...I'm gonna stop and see how much I gotta put down first chance I get.


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For quite awhile there were alot of NIB M700 Classics in
8x57 and 300 Savage on GB and AA for sale.

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Doesn't surprise me. Those are two of the most under appreciated cartridges in North America....


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I had a friend give me a military 98 in 8x57. Until then I had never shot one. I have found it to be a sort of interesting rifle and cartridge. It is very pleasant to shoot the rather anemic factory stuff through it and I see no need to reload it any hotter as I am still using the original open sights.That doesn't sound too bad for a classic and the cartridge is sort of unique. I will say from a practical hunting perspective there isn't anything here that a 308 won't do and do cheaper but still a 308 can do a lot of things well. Go for it.


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