New rifle, did I screw up?

[wackmnstackm]

My new gun is a Remington 770 7mm rem mag and I had a salesman tell me it was junk

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Those are pretty inexpensive rifles right?

[257wbymagkiller]

Those are pretty inexpensive rifles right?

Yes they are

[wackmnstackm]

Told me how great a budget gun it was then a day later I go in to get a nice vortex scope for it and the salesman us bashing it 

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Ok I looked em up.   I would opt for a used 700 or model 70 than some of the cheap rifles they have these days.     

[Timberstalker]

Tell us what you are trying to do with it.

[DaveMonti]

I think it depends on what you're using it for.  Remington made the 770 as an affordable alternative to the Model 700.  As a result, their manufacturing process is significantly different and the rifle may not last as long or shoot as well as a more expensive model.  However, it's more than adequate for most of the hunting you'll be doing in Washington.  If you are going to try to shoot accurately out to 800 yards or shoot a hundred rounds a week, it might come up short in performance or useful life, but if you're hunting elk, deer, bear under 300 yards, it's more than adequate. 

I usually don't listen to salesmen.  Most are full of crap and have alternative motives that are all focused on parting you from your money!

[wackmnstackm]

Davemonti- thanks I told them I wanted to be able to be accurate to at least 500 yards for deer , and maybe elk n deer should I choose. I just watched this model on YouTube shoot 2,465 yards in 12" groups so?...

[Bob33]

Next time, ask here first.

There probably isn't a gun in the world from a major manufacturer that isn't both loved, and hated by multiple owners.

Some cheap, ugly guns shoot well. Some expensive, beautiful guns shoot poorly.

Since you own the gun now, go shoot it and decide for yourself. To be honest, it's pretty hard to find a rifle from a major manufacturer that doesn't shoot well enough for the majority of hunting situations. If the gun can put three shots into a 2" or smaller group at 100 yards, it's good enough for big game at distances out to at least 300 yards.

[baker5150]

You can always upgrade the rifle later once your abilities surpass that of the gun.

One man's opinion does not make a rifle junk. 
Two rifles of the same make and model can differ in their shooting abilities.
See for yourself, then decide.

[wackmnstackm]

What would be a superb and accurate ammo for this with good distance?

[jay.sharkbait]

I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.

You'll do great.

[Timberstalker]

I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.

You'll do great.

 

[Woodchuck]

I don't think any of the animals you shoot with it will know the difference or care. Shoot the gun, if you like it, and can put rounds on target, that's all that matters. Good luck. 

[Miles]

I have a friend who hunts with one.  He has shot plenty of deer with it.