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Nice collection 👍

I've had several over the years, can't remember exactly how many now. At present the only one I own is in .220 Swift
calibre. 1200 rounds or so through it and it is still very accurate. I have always liked a stock less the cheek piece.

Probably my most favorite design although I have developed a liking for Winchester 70's in Super Grade (new models).

Jim

I've had four: 250 Sav, 300 Sav, 280 Rem, and 350 RemMag. Traded away the 280 but still have the rest. All have been capable of sub 1 in, 100 yd, 3-shot groups with factory ammo.

Maybe a mistake trading the 280, but I wasn't using it and came across a rifle I wanted more.

For you shot group fanatics, they're hunting rifles - three shots is enough!

Only one I've modified is the 300 Sav, had the barrel cut back to 22 in and target crowned, just personal preference, but it shoots even better than original. With a Leupold 2-7 VX-2 it's a sweetheart of a deer rifle and gets used the most.

I remember when CDNN was closing out the 8x57 ones. Stupid cheap and for some dumb reason I didn't order one. I have a 250 Savage. Nice rifle, but the stock finish bleed over to the recoil pad spacer, which has shrunk a little. Doesn't effect anything, but its the little things I notice and seems Remington always messed up the little things.

I've one in 8x57 that I like quite well. It's very pleasant to shoot with stout 200 gr loads, and silly accurate.

Ditto with my 8x57 classic. I worked up the load for it which was not very hard as it is pretty good with anything and it has been a safe queen since. I do need to fix that.
Have a great day.
Jim

6.5x55 Classic here. All factory. Shoots and works great.

Nice!

The 700 Classics are good rifles, but I prefer a stock with a raised cheek-piece, so my preferred Remington factory installed stock is the 700 Mountain Rifle style.

I've had a 700 Classic in 30-06 on the shelf for nearly 20 years that I bought on 03/13/04 for a donor action and have never gotten around to do anything with. Maybe it is time for it to go down the road.

I’ve owned them in 223, 222, and 17 Rem. Just bought the 222 here couple months ago. Have sold the other two. All have had great accuracy. The 222 is about .75”, pretty decent for a factory gun and no load development yet.

Had 7x57,257R,300H&H,6mm,222.Have 250Sav,300Sav and 308.

I have one on 6.5x55 and another in 375 H&H and used to have one in 350 Rem Mag. They proved to be good accurate rifles. The only reason I don't still have the 350 is my wife bought me a CZ 550 American in 9.3x62 and I liked it better than the 350.

You decide to let that classic go let me know.

I have 2 of the 700 Classics. One is a .257 Rbts and the other is a .35 Whelen. Both have been flawless and excellent shooters.

I have several. Have a 35 Whelen, looking for a 257 Roberts or a 7x57..

I have a .250 and a .300 Savage. Both bedded, free floated, triggers adjusted to 2 3/4#, and both are quite accurate.

All that I’ve had shoot great. They have a good feel to them.

I bought a Turkish Mauser that had been barreled with a 700 Classic takeoff barrel in .250 Savage. Sent it home with dad to see how it shot. He couldn’t find a load it wouldn’t shoot well using multiple powder/bullet/primer combinations.

I’ve owned a few. Now only have .221 FB and .243 Win left. Probably won’t let go of those for a while. I do like the Classics, I’d buy a .250 Savage if I could find one.

I had classic in 25.06 and and it was very accurate and easy to load for. I passed it down to my brother and replaced it with a model 700 CDL so it's still in the family. I'd love to find one chambered in .308 but they are pretty scarce. I've always loved wood stocked rifles.

hanco ... no doubt that's a very nice collection of rifles!