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Hey guys sorry to extend this thread, it looks like it's been fun (BIG GRIN), but I do have some concerns. I've only owned my model 700 for a few years. Yah, I had heard all the issues with Remingtons but disregarded them until last year. I was hunting with a buddy of mine who had a misfire while we were loading on the beach. This isn't what bothered me. What I was most disheartened with was the fact that: one he almost put a whole in our boat (a long way from home); and two, because he was afraid to have a round in (perfectly logical) missed the trophy blacktail of a lifetime while walking across a muskeg. (the deer jumped up TEN FEET in front of him) So the question I have is, how long do you think I have till she goes sour? I've taken good care of her, aside from throwing her down the mountain on a goat hunt or two (grin). A guy at work says his brother works for Remington and to send the gun in for any problems, at no charge. I don't know, not much in this world is free anymore. Anyhow, I love my 700. My only other experiences with Remingtons are shotguns. Any, and ALL, advice greatly apreciated!
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Hawkeye, is your rifle a pre 82' model that locks the bolt down when the safety is engaged? The pre-82' 700 model is the one Remington's "fix" is geared towards. Problem is, they don't replace the trigger, so the potential for problems remains. The only real fix is to have an aftermarket trigger installed. My smith, Dave Gentry, uses a lot of "RifleBasix" triggers and maintains they're a good, safe and economical after-market trigger for the 700. There are plenty of other's too, though they can get pricey quick. Still, what a few bucks when it comes to your safety?
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I got a bad Rifle Basic trigger,took two days to make it work and got a tough luck from them when I phoned.I think the design of the Remington trigger can be made to work more reliablely than the Rifle Basic! If someone asks ,I will post.

Hey Hawkeye, how about picking a different name?

Hey everybody, jump over to Second Amendment and give me a hand. Agree or disagree, but I would like to hear all of your opinions on the matter.

For a trigger for the 700 I've found the Jewell kind of hard to beat. Just my thoughts.
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<br>"GET TO THE HILL"
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<br>Dog

To the top for some new guys!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Mike

I'll never own another Rem 700 either , mine a new one always failed to extract the fired shell when the bolt was worked quickly.

I'd rather use a Lee-Enfield 303..

Oh no, not the old Sucks thread again!
I just got another one! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

BTT for the curious amongst us. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Tag

Oh no! My latest addition...a 700 ADL in .223 that I converted to BDL shoots like pure schitt...one more Remington for the trash heap!
I'm REALLY surprised the bolt handle hasn't fallen off yet...and that the gun hasn't fired all by itself, killing someone.

You've got lucky again

Nah...not really..I shot that target from 8 ft.......

Ingwe I figured it was a .224" pencil.

My how things have changed.

I'll chime in. I bought my first Remington bolt, a Model Seven 16" 308 six months ago. Shoots great with 150 Factory Gold Dots. Shoots great for the first 3 shots before the pencil barrel starts heating up.






Since then, I swapped the plastic stock for a Boyds. Love this thing. Great hunting rig.

Told Gary Busey to hold his beer.

Ingwe, your results pretty much mirror mine with dozens of 700’s I’ve used since the mid ‘60’s. 😊