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That’s typically been my preferred route on a sporter: Buy an SS 700 in tupperware, swap the stock, maybe cut the barrel, tune the trigger, and get shooting. I used to buy quite a few off Whittaker’s online used rack.
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With reviews like those, it is pretty hard to say no! Sounds like it definitely is worth it over the standard SPS. Which I couldn't find in 7mm-08 anyway.
Done deal, ordered it and some reloading supplies. Will see what it can do next time I am home.
The Weatherby Vanguard I am shooting now really is a shooter, but I just can't really enjoy how it fits me. Small enough complaint but it just ain't there. And finding components for a 6.5 is currently a mofo.
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Have you guys dealt with any primary extraction concerns on the 700s or just left it as is if its working?
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Have you guys dealt with any primary extraction concerns on the 700s or just left it as is if its working? Having had 700's since the 1970's, I have never had one extraction problem whatsoever.............and I've had a lot of Remington 700's.
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They'll still extract, I gather there's just less mechanical advantage from the camming surfaces on the receiver and bolt handle not touching each other.
But that's a very strong endorsement for the Remington extractor setup all the same.
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Have you guys dealt with any primary extraction concerns on the 700s or just left it as is if its working? No change to the extractor on the one described above. If it ever fails, I’ll address it then.
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What do you guys who have had them think? If all else was the same, is it worth paying about $150 more for the stainless version? Has it held up okay for you?
I've had the matte version but never the stainless. All I have are stainless... 7 of them I think. It rains a lot here in hunting season. I know the guys who build lots of hunting rifles will say to always use a stainless barrel, even with a blued receiver, because the barrel is the one place where rust/pitting makes a functional difference. Obviously, I think stainless is worth the extra $150. 
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What do you guys who have had them think? If all else was the same, is it worth paying about $150 more for the stainless version? Has it held up okay for you?
I've had the matte version but never the stainless. All I have are stainless... 7 of them I think. It rains a lot here in hunting season. I know the guys who build lots of hunting rifles will say to always use a stainless barrel, even with a blued receiver, because the barrel is the one place where rust/pitting makes a functional difference. Obviously, I think stainless is worth the extra $150. This reminds me. A long time back I was looking at what people here thought of cerakote and someone said "why would you go with that when what counts is inside? Your bore is more important, just buy stainless" and I had never realized that before...sad as it is to say. If you have 7 of the Remingtons and they are all holding up, great! After seeing the SPS I was really wondering.
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