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Offline huntnfmly

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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2016, 05:22:47 PM »
That a a great gun.
Don't regret buying it too many people say you have to have a high dollar gun to hunt.
Total bs. If you like it which  you must because you bought it you'll  be happy.you don't need to upgrade. Enjoy your new rifle
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #16 on: September 08, 2016, 05:35:17 PM »
I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.


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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #17 on: September 08, 2016, 06:07:12 PM »
I bought one years ago and sold one shortly after. They have some issues (plasticy feel and sloppy actions) but they will kill. If you're happy with the purchase, congrats on your new rifle  :tup:
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #18 on: September 08, 2016, 06:19:52 PM »
Remington's quality control on their lower end rifles is very poor, hit or miss on what you are really gonna get.

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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2016, 06:39:10 PM »
Only issues I have seen of bolts coming off in EXTREME conditions, and magazine release breaking on occasion. BUT...quite often very accurate, and more then enough accuracy for what you are looking for👍
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2016, 06:52:05 PM »
I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.

You'll do great.
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #21 on: September 08, 2016, 06:59:27 PM »
It is probably just fine.  I personally like the Howa lower end rifles better than the competition.  But it is probably just fine to start out with.  Now don't fall in love with it if it shoots well and start upgrading the stock, trigger, etc.  Like Dave said above these rifles are not meant to last a lifetime. 

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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #22 on: September 08, 2016, 06:59:47 PM »
If you can shoot a projectile out of it and it hits where you want it to then no worries. If the gun will not shoot or it falls apart then its junk.
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #23 on: September 08, 2016, 08:28:39 PM »
What would be a superb and accurate ammo for this with good distance?

I have a 7MM Remington Mag and it shoots 140 grain Nozler partitions pretty well with the load I worked up for it.  I don't shoot factory ammo, but for deer and elk, a 140 grain quality bullet will do the job.  Although I've shot a mule deer at 430 yards with it, I had it dialed in pretty well and knew the adjustments I had to make.  I'd be worried shooting past 300 without knowing the bullet drop.  I've got mine sighted in to hold dead on out to 330 and not have to "compensate" or move the dials.  Perhaps others have some experience with factory loads for the 7mm Rem Mag.


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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #24 on: September 08, 2016, 08:41:14 PM »
If it hits where you want then it's fine. Shoot it and decide for yourself. From your questions I'm guessing you are new to hunting and rifles. If so, I'd take that 500 yard hope and cut it in half.

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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #25 on: September 08, 2016, 08:54:56 PM »
Remington's, the new "Kia"....
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #26 on: September 08, 2016, 09:25:15 PM »
I have a 7mm mag.  I hand load myself, but have 3/4 of a box for the 168 grain berger VLD loaded by HSM.  These factory bullets made my gun shoot 5 shot 1" groups at 100.  about 2890 FPS.  You can have them if you want to give the rounds a try.  You just have to come pick them up.

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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #27 on: September 08, 2016, 09:28:04 PM »
I have the 770 in .270 at 145 I thought it would work for a while. The factory scope is junk I was hoping to get one seasons use but it broke first trip to the range. I've had the mag latch break it's just plastic. I've found aftermarket replacements online made from aluminum I used the warranty to replace the latch if it goes again I'll just by the aluminium. After I put a scope on it shoots great out to 100 I don't usually shoot past that it hits good still to the 200 mark but haven't tried further.
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #28 on: September 09, 2016, 03:40:32 AM »
Use the advice of others on what might break or possibly fail on you and have a replacement part with you, it's just smart outing insurance. 

Here is what I have been told...."you can have a $3000.00 custom rifle but if you put a $200.00 scope on it you got yourself a $200.00 rifle".  It's pretty good advice in my book. 

Congrats on your new rifle :tup:
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Re: New rifle, did I screw up?
« Reply #29 on: September 09, 2016, 03:48:18 AM »
I am relatively new to hunting and bought that model on purpose knowing what it was by reading up on it ahead of time. I thought it was worth the risk at that price.
I have tried three different types of ammo and will try a fourth this weekend.
I am pleasantly surprised by my groups at 200 yards.
My shoulder doesn't even feel it after a day at the range.
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