My grandfather is in the market for a new rifle chambered in 30.06. I don't know a ton about and new Remington's so I checked their website and was surprised to see just how many different M700's there were.
What are some favorites of you fine folks on HPA. This will be a gun that probably will never see distances beyond 200 yards. Just looking for some general info and experiences.
I have a 700 BDL in 7 mm Rem Mag. I've had it since 1994 and I've only had 2 bad experiences with it. First, if there is oil in the chamber, it sometimes won't eject fired shells. Second, the grip cap broke off of it back in early November. I called Remington to get a replacement and it was on backorder...I still haven't received it (Krazy Glue is holding it in place as we speak). Overall it shoots great and I've taken whitetails, a mule deer, an antelope, a coyote, and a wild hog with it.
Remington quality has been sliding downhill for years.They are very accurate guns but there price is high for their quality.I like the new Winchesters myself for about the same price or less.Check a used gun rack at your local dealer and you will see the different brands and each ones quality.
I have 4 Remington 700's in my gun cabinet and they all shoot under 3/4" at 100 yards, with 2 under 1/2". All bought within the last 3 years. I prefer the 700 over any other bolt action.
can't beat Remington. Don't want to talk you out of anything....BUT I'd highly recommend that he get a Remington Model 7. Lighter and easier to hunt/carry for a senior (I'm one). It is a short action so you woould have to consider a 308 in lieu of the '06 (no loss there at all). The 7-08 and the 260s are really great for big game hunting also.
If you want to diviate from the Remington to another light weight I'd highly recommend the Kimber 84M in the above cartridges.
I hunt and shoot M700s and Model 7s and a few Kimbers. As I've gotten older it is tougher for my hand to pick out a heaiver rifle from the cabinet on opening day.
Just my thoughts.
I have a REM 700 ADL in 30-06. I love it. with handloads, I'm hittin 3 shots groups in 1 hole at 50 yards. Haven't done much with it at 100, but i'm sure it'd be under an inch.
I'd look into a Ruger 77 myself. Rem's have been a bit wanting in the last decade or so. First choice would be a used 77 with the tang safety. Then a 77 MK II. Nothing wrong with the 77 Hawkeyes either from what I've heard. They'll do what your Grandpa wants and then some. JMHO
That's straw through the cow and shows more then a little bit of ignorance. I've owned more then a few myself. I'll put the one's I currently have up against any 700. Not say'n they'll be any more accurate but that they'll be as accurate. 1/2" to 1 1/2" @ 100 seems to be the norm with the right load. Never ever had a Ruger 77 that wouldn't shoot well.
My FIL owned two Ruger 77 7mm magnums. I've fired them both (and hunted with one) and they were as accurate as anything else I've used. I think you just like Remington too much.
Between my dad and I we have 3 M700 SPS's and all of them are great. My dad just picked up a 7mm08 in SPS for my nephew for $439 brand new with the rebates that were offered. Don't know how long those are in effect???
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