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For those interested, here is a list of the Rem Arms Model 700 changes that I heard while listening to Hunter Cummings of Rem Arms on their YouTube Channel:


- 5R rifling in all Model 700s

- a slightly better, more common grade of steel (their updated current grade and previous grades were not specifically discussed)

-“…holding tighter tolerances than ever.” Some of his examples were:

*the recoil lug is now made parallel to .0002”
*the chamber is now 100% CNC machined

- allowing employees greater latitude in stopping the assembly line if they notice an issue etc.

I personally bought a new Rem Arms 700 ADL in 6.5 Creedmoor. I can verify the following:

- It does have 5R rifling
- It has bolt jeweling (although it is crude compared to what typically jeweling looks like, as some of the black oxide is still on the bolt); my older synthetic ADL bolts are just black oxide

I have not shot it yet, but it feeds extremely well. The Creedmoor can feed a little persnickety in my experience with some rifles (Kimbers, Savage 110s, Axis, etc.). At first glance, the black oxide type finish seems just slightly better done than previous synthetic ADL’s. My plan is to mount new Burris steel bases, standard Zee rings, and a 3-9X40 Fullfield II.

Obviously there has been pricing changes, too. The ones I’ve seen do not come with the cheap rings and scope. As many of you know, those were often had at Wal-Mart for like 380-400ish. Now it’s sold without the scope set-up for about 580-600ish, but that’s not an apples to apples comparison as we all know there has been quite a bit of inflation since the pre-bankruptcy models were sold. The new BDL synthetic models seem to go for 680-700ish, so about 100 dollars more than the ADL. In the past, you had to pay more than 100 above an ADL to get the BDL version.

A LGS here has had a few of them for about 4 months now and they have not moved. Seems all they come in now are .308, .30-06, and 6.5 CM. I’m a Remington fan, but so far nothing catches my interest.

Hudge: Yes, from what I’ve seen they had those out first, along with some CDL’s in 30-06. More recently, I’ve seen synthetics also in 270 and 300Win. Personally, I hope they do well and then continue to release more over time. I’d be interested in a new 700 Mountain rifle.

I bought an ADL in 6.5 CM and replaced the factory stock with a B&C ADL stock. Not too bad.

Any word on any stainless models?

I do not at this time own any of the new production 700's. I did buy one when they first hit the shelves, but traded it off soon thereafter, without ever firing it. It was an ADL, and seemed as good, if not slightly better, than the "old" 700's. My main interest in the Remington 700's was not the run-of-the-mill ones, but the Model 700 and 7 special runs, and the stainless rifles. I have no idea if the new Rem Arms is going to be making those rifles or not, but I cannot see myself buying a new Rem Arms made rifle until they do. Having said that, I own a bunch of 700's and 7's and prefer Remington bolt action rifles over all others, and I really hope that someday the new production 700' and 7's will be made in as many variations as the old ones were. Until then, I don't have much interest in owning any of the new ones.

I will try to support them once I start seeing more of the new models. Likely buy one just to say I did. Lets all hope they succeed. We have to support the industry whenever we can.

Several on GB @ $469($10 ship & no CC fees). Not bad. If I were a true looney I think I'd have to order one & give it a test drive. Doubt I'd be disappointed.

That is my thought exactly

I thought this was a pretty cool series by Cortina.



The final results after some tweaking to the factory gun with some bedding and pillars was about what I'd expected. It's cool to see how they worked the gun up from a couple fellas that know their way around a long gun.

Back in the compressed walnut stock days, Illion tested all 700’s for accuracy and function before they left the factory. I have enough 30-06’s and 270’s now. I’m not interested in the 6.5.
I sincerely hope they do well. But I’d like more chambering options, also I’d like to see them tested for accuracy again. I’d be interested in a XP-100 with appropriate deer cartridge chambers too, such as the 250 Savage.
What do the new 700 triggers look like?
I don’t get into the city much and when I do I’m out of there as fast as I can. The local dealers sell mostly the cheapest rifles available, therefore I’ve not seen any on the racks.

I’d be interested in a CDL possibly if I could find one. Outside of that, until I see a stainless 700 again, I doubt I buy another one. I dang sure would not buy it in a round like a WSM after the issues with mine. Truth be known, I even had issues with my .300 WM ADL/SPS SS. Remington sent me a new internal magazine and after deciding to decrease mag capacity by one from what they stated, I never had another issue.

How many entry level synthetic stocked, bead blasted metal, rifles chambered in vanilla cartridges can be sold anyway?

Have they or will they address any of their twist rate issues?

I like their barrels’ twists! No issues here!

So Bugger you think a 1 in 14" twist is a good idea in 22-250 chambering?

I tried some 60 grain bullets in my 10 year old ADL with the 1/12 twist. No bueno. I would like to see the 700 in .223 with a 1/8 twist. Mine will probably get traded for a Ruger Predator at some point.

kwg

I like the old ones,C grades, BDL’s and Classics

I like them having 5R barrels. I’ve never owned one with a 5R barrel but it seems like a can’t miss selling point. I’ve never had a problem with a Remington 700 extractor but given the industry that has grown around “upgrading to a Sako style extractor” that would seem to make sense too.

IMO Remingtons biggest mistake was transitioning from rifles and shotguns that most people perceived as solid affordable nicer guns to marketing to the cheapest price point. They still shoot but became a budget gun that was tone deaf to the market besides the economy line. Building a brand around economy guns was never Remingtons niche. They were better off with mid level guns. As far as 700’s. They should look back to the Classic, Mt. Rifle, and KS Custom lines to see where they really got it right.

They could take a note from Kimber on stock profiles. Remington being controlled round feed is a minus to some but they should focus on what they have. A light and accurate action. Offer the upgrades that people want and focus on lighter weight good shooting rifles with quality components.

I'm personally ok with it. I like the idea of light bullets going fast when varmint hunting.

I can only speak for myself but if I wanted to shoot 70g+ bullets I'd just bump up to a 6mm of some flavor. But I can see where a shooter in todays world might find the 1:14 twist to be .....limiting.