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I really want a new Remington mountain rifle with the B&C stock but I am hesitant to put one on layaway due to the horror stories of the bolt handles breaking off.
Am I being unreasonable or should i not be concerned?
Anyone else hesitant to purchase a Model 700?
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I've owned several Model 700s for many years. I wouldn't wory about the rare occurance of a bad bolt handle braze. The Remington Model 700 is a well proven, reliable, and accurate rifle.
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Remington's are crap.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i685.photobucket.com/albums/vv217/rifle1/M700brokenbolthandle2.jpg) I love posting this picture...
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I'm turned off to them and the Remington 700 was my favorite rifle. Between the bolt handles, extractor breakage, accidental discharges, and now triggers breaking I've gone to Ruger. More reliable.
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If you reload rounds that are too hot and then try to beat the bolt open with a rock then you should be concerned. If you want the most accurate production rifle you can buy then get a Remington.
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Not a Remmy guy but I wouldn't let the silver brazed handle stop me. I'd send it out and have it tig welded for $65. Tig welded bolt handles Or contact Chad Dixon at Longrifles, Inc. Have not used either, but they both seem to have great reputations.
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If you reload rounds that are too hot and then try to beat the bolt open with a rock then you should be concerned. If you want the most accurate production rifle you can buy then get a Remington. Thought that was Savage?
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My photo is with two rounds fired with factory ammo..no beating required....308
the other two I've seen were also faulty workmanshit....
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Soapy,
Info I've heard from the net is Sako barrels explode,A-bolt bolt sleeves wear out,
Kimbers can't shoot straight, weatherbys rusting in the box and so on. I own a mountain SS in 280, and I love it. If you like it, buy it. I trust mine with my life a month a year. Take more chances with my wife's meatloaf.
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My photo is with two rounds fired with factory ammo..no beating required....308
the other two I've seen were also faulty workmanshit....
Did you use a large rock or a small rock to open the bolt?
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It happens, but VERY rarely as near as I can tell. As mentioned, there are ways to deal with it should the unthinkable happen.
I say go for it. I have an "original" mountain rifle chambered in .280 circa 1991, and it is just flat awesome.
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Classic troll post..
Well done!
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What year was your rifle made.... and the other two....
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The bolt handle coming off would be the least of my worries. I started with a 700, and have used them more than any other brand, but no more for me. Having one drop the firing pin in your hands without pulling the trigger, and then reading the overwhelming evidence where the same has happened to thousands of others was the end of the line for me.
Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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Classic troll post..
Well done! Not a troll post at all, I really want the new Mt. Rifle
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Mmmmm.....no, I really do
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