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Offline wooltie

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Rem700 quality issues
« on: November 13, 2013, 10:48:17 AM »
Anyone personally or know of someone who suffered from poor quality in recent Rem700 ADL, SPS production rifles?

I know the web is riddle with rumors of poor quality over recent years.  Unsure whether these rumors apply to entry level rifles only (SPS, ADL).

Intend to purchase a new rifle soon and am considering SPS 700, vs Weatherby V S2

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2013, 10:56:10 AM »
We have 2 ADL's and one BDL that are just fine.  The ADL's are .243 and 30.06 both my sons can shoot very well with both of them.  I would buy another.

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2013, 10:58:31 AM »
My stepdad bought a 700 adl in 17 Rem that has a bad extractor it losses the brass before it ejects.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2013, 12:43:49 PM »
I've got a SPS and the only complaint I have is the stock. Towards the fore end where the barrel rests/cradles in the stock is kinda flimsy. I've been wanting to bed it but will probably buy a different stock before I do. I haven't noticed any accuracy issues with it though.

Also every now and then, after my first round is fired, when I pull the bolt back to push another round in, it doesn't always grab the next round to feed. I make sure when I load it the rounds are inserted to the back of the internal mag. Its only when going from the first to second round, third and fourth rounds feed fine.

A friend of mine has the same SPS as me with the same issues. Another friend has a 700 BDL 7mm and a 700 BDL buckmaster .243 and I've never heard him complain about either.

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2013, 01:16:47 PM »
My stepdad bought a 700 adl in 17 Rem that has a bad extractor it losses the brass before it ejects.

Friend of mine had the same exact issue with his 7mm. Sent it in and they replaced it!
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2013, 01:43:07 PM »
Buy a Savage with an accutrigger and accustock. You'll be much happier. I have both, but I like the Savages more.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2013, 01:55:23 PM »
I have owned lot's of 700's. I am down to only 2 now. Most have been alright and some great but had a few lemons as well. For the money I just buy tikka if I am looking for a cheaper gun.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2013, 03:00:48 PM »
I picked up a Rem 700 vtr in 308 and no issues yet, but i do have to say my ruger American in 30-06 is a dream! plus way less money  :chuckle:

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2013, 09:07:16 AM »
Thanks everyone for your input.  Yeah, I'm looking for a new deer rifle and have pretty much settled on 308 win.  I have a .243 for the kid, but looking for something with less kick than the .30-06, suitable out to 300 yards.

I've considered .260 rem and .25-06, but I don't hand load.  All makes are on the table.  I own an A-bolt and savage axis currently.  Sticking with a synthetic stock.  I'm not 100% sold on Remington, just because it has "been around".

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #9 on: November 14, 2013, 09:12:17 AM »
Recoil from 308 and 30-06 is almost indentical, weight of the rifle is was really effects how much recoil is felt by the shooter. If you want a standard caliber and to step down in recoil I would suggest a 270. Still potent enough for most game with proper shot placement.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2013, 10:15:41 AM »
 :yeah: Couldn't agree more with statement above. I can't tell to much of a differencefrom my 308/30-06

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2013, 11:44:27 AM »
I would also like to second the Savage option. The accutrigger is fantastic or even the older model 10's and 110's could have the trigger worked down to #3 no problem and are plenty accurate. All that being said my hunting partner uses a Remmington 700 and has had no problems.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2013, 11:48:56 AM »
I would be happy to buy any of your lousey 700's


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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2013, 11:52:14 AM »
A few years ago I bought a remington 700 sendero in 300 rum. I had to send it back 2 times to remington. the first time the stock was cracked and the second time it would not cycle the shells. I spent over a thousand dollars on this "new"rifle and was disappointed with the lack of detail. However after those problems were fixed. It shoot under MOA for me. I am a 700 fan.

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2013, 09:18:17 AM »
Scratch the 308 and go to a 7mm-08. Would fit what you are looking for perfectly.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2013, 07:19:19 PM »
I got my BDL 7mm in the late 70's. I did have a bluing build up inside the bolt so the spring froze up so you couldn't close the bolt. Gunsmith fixed it for free for me called it a manufacturers defect and got payed by Remington. And that is my rifle of choice still to this day. It is an excellent rifle. But yeah, your talking about the newer rifles. Ya know there has been all kinds of negative press about the Remington s and Smith and Wesson since the 70's. Nothing is perfectly made. I think it is the liberal anti-gunners hobby horsing on some well known names.  :dunno: I've had trouble with Star and Charter Arms. (Pistols) But never a Ruger.  :tup: I never hear about them?
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2013, 08:04:54 PM »
A few minor complaints...

Receiver holes had a bunch of crap in them and had to be chased.

Rounds don't feed great out of the magazine.

The finish rusts like crazy.  That seems to be par for the course on Remington's with the matte black finish.

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2013, 08:40:00 PM »
Savage Model 10 LE, 20 inch bull barrel in 308. Get one......... 1000 yard shooter with a Millett Tactical scope.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2013, 08:52:07 PM »
I picked up a 700 SPS compact in .243 a year or so ago.

the black finish rusts badly
the stock sucks - bad
the action isn't smooth
the magazine sucks with those two hidden clips you have to push on both sides and take your gloves off and it makes a lot of racket

and it doesn't hold a group.


It's ok as a kids rifle but I was looking for a dual purpose gun with the length of pull add on pad thingy with the stock - it's garbage and won't suit me for a coyote/cat predator gun.  It's a 200 yard gun as is.  For a .243 it's remarkably inaccurate.


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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2013, 05:39:52 PM »
Remington's  :rockin: .. :tup:...

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2013, 05:45:23 PM »
If your gonna hot rod one the 700,s are good and lots of stuff available . If you just want a shooter the the savage lr hunter is tough to beat in a comparability even price point . 

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2013, 05:50:12 PM »
I always been a Remington fan . Own 3 of them .....223 / 243 and 25-06 ...they all shoot well ....But like Carp said if you want a good gun for the price go with a Tikka ...they shoot great right out of the box .... I just added a Winchester to my collection but that was not cheap  :chuckle:

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2013, 06:04:26 PM »
I've noticed quality issues over time between different year 700s.  The older ones had better fit and finish and less plastic.  Bluing on the older ones seemed more uniform and smooth, the bolts didn't rattle as much, mags functioned more smoothly, etc.  The newer ones are still good and function, but I thought that difference in quality over say 20 years was noticeable.

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2013, 06:19:58 PM »
bought an SPS youth in .243 @ a Sporting goods store in Missoula, bought a new 24" take-off barrel in 7mm-08 from a full-size SPS at a gunshow, put them together with a 2-7 Leupold and had the trigger tuned to a crisp 3 pounds and never have had an issue with it in 6 years. no rust, accurate, always feeds reliably, only complaint which isn't that big a deal is that the stock being hollow in the rear it echoes when bumped. I put one of those elastic cartridge holders on it and solved that problem. Fits my ex perfectly and she still uses it and loves it.
also have a old 700 BDL lefty in .243 that I plan on turning into my go to coyote gun. don't know how old it is but is in good working order with nary an issue.
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2013, 08:05:10 PM »


I have a 1970 700 that my dad bought new (shoots awesome) but has the old style bolt locking safety and I don't want to ship it off to rems approved smith to be fixed.
I also have a sender that consistently shoots sub MOA, not uncommon to have .5 moa groups at 220 yards if im shooting well.
if I were to buy another rifle now it would be a 700 or a savage. but I wouldn't buy a SPS  :twocents:
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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #25 on: November 19, 2013, 08:44:56 PM »
There...deleted.  It's your quote now.  :chuckle:  Unless someone else quotes, it's like it never happened.  8)

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Re: Rem700 quality issues
« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2013, 08:50:41 PM »
There...deleted.  It's your quote now.  :chuckle:  Unless someone else quotes, it's like it never happened.  8)

like what never happened?  :chuckle:
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