Post by: Ducknut97 on April 06, 2012, 02:21:30 PM
Post by: JohnVH on April 06, 2012, 02:28:32 PM
Post by: saylean on April 06, 2012, 02:30:34 PM
Post by: Ducknut97 on April 06, 2012, 02:36:28 PM
Post by: high country on April 06, 2012, 02:44:44 PM
Post by: birdwacker on April 06, 2012, 03:26:10 PM
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 06, 2012, 03:41:04 PM
Post by: high country on April 06, 2012, 05:12:30 PM
If you are gonna go with a Remington 700 buy the higher end ones like the Mil spec, or Sendero SF 2, both are outstanding but they are gonna cost around $1100. The Quality control on Remington's lower end like the SPS is really slipping.
That's no joke.
Post by: Ducknut97 on April 06, 2012, 10:00:53 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 06, 2012, 10:22:53 PM
black and blued 500-530.00 for most people.
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 06, 2012, 10:44:30 PM
I'm hoping not to go over $550 to $600 depending on the deal and the gun.
For what you are looking to spend look at the Tikkas.
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 06, 2012, 10:45:34 PM
Post by: addicted on April 06, 2012, 11:47:58 PM
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 06, 2012, 11:57:12 PM
Tikka or savage both good choices.......not the remington though. Even the really "nice" 700 CDL stainless fluted i bought was poorly put together.
What was wrong with your 700 CDL?
Post by: addicted on April 07, 2012, 12:12:09 AM
When I went home I took apart two older remingtons, a 1976 BDL? and an early 80's sportsman 78 and they both felt nicer than my 2008CDL.
I've heard that the magic date for getting a nice remington is prior to 2001.
Post by: ing on April 07, 2012, 06:25:58 AM
Post by: addicted on April 07, 2012, 08:48:54 AM
Cant go wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye.
yes you can.
a quote
"I've owned & seen a few M77's that were true sub-MOA rifles, but I've also seen a couple that came out w/ the barrel cross-threaded, a snable that change POI by 6" w/ 3 shots from barrel heating. Ruger's biggest problem is there are a bunch of rifles out there that are a lot better buys for the same or less, the Tikka being one of the top choices..."
then other members have issues with them. I think thats where I got my siggy from.
A guy tried to get me to buy one off him over here. He let me take it to the range and it couldnt do better than a 4+ inch group. He apologised and changed the scope....... didnt shoot any better. Didnt buy that one for sure.
I consider buying every rifle I see honestly..... just rugers get a bit less consideration.
Post by: high country on April 07, 2012, 09:24:19 AM
Bolt handle was poorly placed or machined(not to mention i cant believe they still solder them on) to where the bolt handle and action started to hit and mushroom the steel away from eachother. It also had one misfire where the pin dropped upon closing of the bolt. I took apart everything and put it back together adjusted to my satisfaction and wants after that and it didnt happen again.
When I went home I took apart two older remingtons, a 1976 BDL? and an early 80's sportsman 78 and they both felt nicer than my 2008CDL.
I've heard that the magic date for getting a nice remington is prior to 2001.
That is actually a design feature. The surgeon is exactly the same....and you will never hear anyone call it a pos. The angle you see on the bolt handle where it engages the receiver is your primary extraction. If the bolt were as hard or harder than the receiver....it would kill the action instead of the $15.00 handle that can be replaced easily. The solder on the handle works well 99% of the time.
For the money, I would look at a howa/vanguard or tikka.
Post by: addicted on April 07, 2012, 09:34:01 AM
For the money, I would look at a howa/vanguard or tikka.
:yeah:
Both the action and bolt handle were showing wear. I thought about filing down the action and replacing the bolt handle but the guy who bought it from me didnt care.
Post by: ing on April 07, 2012, 01:22:23 PM
I've never had any problems with mine and it shoots straight.Cant go wrong with a Ruger Hawkeye.
yes you can.
a quote
"I've owned & seen a few M77's that were true sub-MOA rifles, but I've also seen a couple that came out w/ the barrel cross-threaded, a snable that change POI by 6" w/ 3 shots from barrel heating. Ruger's biggest problem is there are a bunch of rifles out there that are a lot better buys for the same or less, the Tikka being one of the top choices..."
then other members have issues with them. I think thats where I got my siggy from.
A guy tried to get me to buy one off him over here. He let me take it to the range and it couldnt do better than a 4+ inch group. He apologised and changed the scope....... didnt shoot any better. Didnt buy that one for sure.
I consider buying every rifle I see honestly..... just rugers get a bit less consideration.
Post by: jyerxa on April 07, 2012, 01:22:34 PM
Post by: jaymark6655 on April 07, 2012, 01:24:03 PM
My next rifle will be that Long Range Hunter in .338 LM if I can ever afford it.