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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: wackmnstackm on September 08, 2016, 03:20:43 PM

Title: New rifle, did I screw up?
Post by: wackmnstackm on September 08, 2016, 03:20:43 PM: My new gun is a Remington 770 7mm rem mag and I had a salesman tell me it was junk ??? :o :dunno: :bash:
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on September 08, 2016, 03:23:02 PM: Those are pretty inexpensive rifles right?
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Post by: 257wbymagkiller on September 08, 2016, 03:26:08 PM: Quote from: elkinrutdrivemenuts on September 08, 2016, 03:23:02 PM
Those are pretty inexpensive rifles right?

Yes they are
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Post by: wackmnstackm on September 08, 2016, 03:28:08 PM: 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 :dunno:
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Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on September 08, 2016, 03:28:29 PM: 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.
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Post by: Timberstalker on September 08, 2016, 03:28:52 PM: Tell us what you are trying to do with it.
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Post by: DaveMonti on September 08, 2016, 03:32:04 PM: 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!
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Post by: wackmnstackm on September 08, 2016, 03:36:03 PM: 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????...
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Post by: Bob33 on September 08, 2016, 03:38:56 PM: Next time, ask here first. :chuckle:

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.
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Post by: baker5150 on September 08, 2016, 03:41:09 PM: 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.
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Post by: wackmnstackm on September 08, 2016, 03:44:33 PM: What would be a superb and accurate ammo for this with good distance?
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Post by: jay.sharkbait on September 08, 2016, 03:46:30 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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Post by: Timberstalker on September 08, 2016, 04:20:50 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on September 08, 2016, 03:46:30 PM
I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.

You'll do great.

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Woodchuck on September 08, 2016, 04:29:58 PM: 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. :tup:
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Post by: Miles on September 08, 2016, 04:31:25 PM: I have a friend who hunts with one. He has shot plenty of deer with it.
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Post by: huntnfmly 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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Post by: jdb on September 08, 2016, 05:35:17 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on September 08, 2016, 03:46:30 PM
I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.

Amen brother!!
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Post by: kckrawler 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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Post by: BullMagnet76 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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Post by: mountainman 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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Post by: mountainman on September 08, 2016, 06:52:05 PM: Quote from: jay.sharkbait on September 08, 2016, 03:46:30 PM
I would rather stick needles in my eyes than talk guns with a gun counter monkey.

You'll do great.
😏original....
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Post by: JDHasty 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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Post by: steeleywhopper 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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Post by: DaveMonti on September 08, 2016, 08:28:39 PM: Quote from: wackmnstackm on September 08, 2016, 03:44:33 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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Post by: fish vacuum 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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Post by: 2labs on September 08, 2016, 08:54:56 PM: Remington's, the new "Kia"....
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Post by: hogslayer 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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Post by: biggfish 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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Post by: TVHunts 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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Post by: WaltAlpine 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.
Junk for some guys, deer killer for others.

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Post by: jjaba on September 09, 2016, 09:20:55 AM: I have a friend that has the 770 in 30-06 has had no issues with it. I bought my wife same rifle in .243 changed out the stock scope and it is very accurate. We have not had a problem with ours. I've also have a rem 710 for years with no issues.
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Post by: wackmnstackm on September 09, 2016, 10:15:49 AM: Last night I talked to a friend of mine who has one. He said good scope and he can drive nails at 200 & 300 yards all day