Going to buy a Remington 700, what to check

[CouesFanatic]

I'm planning to buy a new Remington 700 SPS. Anything I should check? The gun is new from the store. I will eventually upgrade the stock and trigger. I figure its a good cheap starting point.

[CAMPMEAT]

I have a couple and they are shooters just like they are. Only thing I did was lighten the trigger to about 2 1/2 pounds. I wouldn't waste your money on a new stock unless you want it to look cool.

[rtspring]

Extractor! My new 700 in 300 Rum was garbage out of the box! Simple fix.. 

[CouesFanatic]

I really like my boyds thumbhole stock I have on another gun. I figured I would throw that on there possibly.

I know they are off sometimes on the holes that are drilled for the scope. Going to check those.

[thinkingman]

On a 700, there are reports of scope mount drilled off-center, barrels bored off-center.
I have heard of more 700 lemons than any other model.

[opdinkslayer]

Had a buddy's gun in 7-08 that had to be sent back to Remington because the bore finish was so bad it wouldn't shoot good. They re-honed it and it's fine now. I would suggest a Timney trigger set at 2 1/2 lbs and it will probably shoot pretty good.

[Biggerhammer]

Shoot it like it is and see how it does. Since 1962, over 5 million Remington 700 rifles have been sold. No other manufacturer will ever match that number in the rifle department.

[thinkingman]

Shoot it like it is and see how it does. Since 1962, over 5 million Remington 700 rifles have been sold. No other manufacturer will ever match that number in the rifle department.

Chevy sold 2 million Vegas in one tenth the time.

Buy a Tikka instead.

[boneaddict]

I love everyone I have ever shot.

[Biggerhammer]

Shoot it like it is and see how it does. Since 1962, over 5 million Remington 700 rifles have been sold. No other manufacturer will ever match that number in the rifle department.

Chevy sold 2 million Vegas in one tenth the time.

Buy a Tikka instead.

Only thing I would use a tikka for is a jack bar for my Hi-Lifter jack , doubt it would even be up for that task. Then I would have to wipe myself and the jack down with Lysol to remove the stench after handling it. 👍

To each their own! Fact is, I haven't sold out to the trinket side of the firearm industry.

[carpsniperg2]

Now Landon, I remember someone saying about the same thing xdm. You need to give them a shot

[EDT]

I am a Rem 700 man, cant get enough of them. 

[Biggerhammer]

Now Landon, I remember someone saying about the same thing xdm. You need to give them a shot

I honestly tried! Just couldn't do it, my Remington's would never forgive me.

[RifleRidge]

I will say it again, I love my 30-30 Winchester.. 1994 model

Simple really..

[boneaddict]

There is a place for both of them in my life. Win 94 and Rem 700 that is. NOT Tikka

[Skyvalhunter]

Good choice!! I changed my stock out as soon as I got the rifle. With Washingtons wet wether and the extremes I use it for in AK it was a wise decision

[EDT]

There is a place for both of them in my life. Win 94 and Rem 700 that is. NOT Tikka

Amen to that!

[syoungs]

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Chevy sold 2 million Vegas in one tenth the time.

Buy a Tikka instead.
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Way more people drive then own guns id imagine.

[Biggerhammer]

Chevy sold 2 million Vegas in one tenth the time.

Buy a Tikka instead.
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Way more people drive then own guns id imagine.
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BINGO! I'm going to head down and pick a new 700 up today. Pull the barrel and send it off to one of my gunsmiths. Haven't made up my mind yet 7mm-300 Wincester or 6.5-.338 Ultra Magnum. Either way it will be back in 10 days.