Rem700 quality issues

[wooltie]

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

[skeeter 20i]

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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Jason

[snowshoes22]

My stepdad bought a 700 adl in 17 Rem that has a bad extractor it losses the brass before it ejects.

[BsB]

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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[deltaops]

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!

[CAMPMEAT]

Buy a Savage with an accutrigger and accustock. You'll be much happier. I have both, but I like the Savages more.

[carpsniperg2]

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.

[bigmac85]

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 

[wooltie]

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".

[Bookworm007]

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.

[bigmac85]

  Couldn't agree more with statement above. I can't tell to much of a differencefrom my 308/30-06

[Bookworm007]

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.

[jay.sharkbait]

I would be happy to buy any of your lousey 700's

[DUGANDEER]

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.

[carpsniperg2]

Scratch the 308 and go to a 7mm-08. Would fit what you are looking for perfectly.