|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88 registered members (AU338MAG, DPD, cullbuck, billrv, Skillet, Guru, CNC, Reaper, Jbf, oldandwise, catdoctor, Whild_Bill, ronfromramer, Bows4evr, Squeaky, jake5050, Sgiles, JAT, AU coonhunter, TensawRiver, riflenut, sanderson, MGrubber, skoor, Big AL 76, jake44, Dragfan66, treemydog, Dean, BamaGuitarDude, BradB, AJones, BCLC, Fattyfireplug, burbank, Andalusia, Bulls eye, johnv, AL18, kyles, Peach, hrichar1, wareagle22, Tree Dweller, Skullworks, Bigwhitey, GHTiger10, Showout, Buck2020, Buckwheat, Spec, JEM270, Turkeyhunter12, Chaser357, CouchNapper, btfl, Cuz-Pat, hunterturf, Standbanger, BOFF, ridgestalker, cbs, CCC, SC53, 000buck, brett.smith, BrandonClark, BhamFred, Shmoe, m2ruger, blade, Noler_Swamp, Turkey Petter, aucountry, RidgeRanger, MS_Hunter, Corn Dog, Hunter454, MCW, twaldrop4, Rickster, 7 invisible),
938
guests, and 0
spiders. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
#1961847
12/20/16 06:59 PM
12/20/16 06:59 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,199
Huntsville, AL
Claims Rep.
OP
Old Mossy Horns
|
OP
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17,199
Huntsville, AL
|
Alright gun guru's, I've found a really nice Remington model 700 in 7mm-08 that I plan to get right after Christmas. I've killed deer with a 700 before (borrowed for a hunt), and found no fault at all with it. Can anyone tell me why I would NOT want to get one? A buddy of mine tells me they are one of the best bolt guns made. What do you guys think?
Jesus... I hope you know Him personally like I do.
Si vis pacem, para bellum.
Proud crossbow hunter!
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1961945
12/21/16 03:10 AM
12/21/16 03:10 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 15,142
Fairhope
bamachem
Old Mossy Horns
|
Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 15,142
Fairhope
|
The Rem 700 action is a good one. That SPS stock isn't. I'd look at eventually changing it out, but it should be a good shooter in a good caliber.
Last edited by bamachem; 12/21/16 03:11 AM.
MOLON LABE
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1961956
12/21/16 03:23 AM
12/21/16 03:23 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 23,919
Clarksville, TN /Greenville, ...
bill
Freak of Nature
|
Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 23,919
Clarksville, TN /Greenville, ...
|
Most of them will shoot better than average. I'm not a fan of anything The Freedom Group manufactures these days, though. You can buy a Vanguard/ Howa 1500 or a Savage for the same money or less and have better quality, in my opinion.
"Political debate: when charlatans come together to discuss their principles"
-
Bauvard
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1961976
12/21/16 03:44 AM
12/21/16 03:44 AM
|
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,590
Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
|
Booner
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,590
Tuscaloosa Co.
|
I would buy it with no worries. I don't like the stock on them, however, I don't like most factory stocks from any manufacturer. I bought my Dad a M700 30-06 a couple years ago and that joker will cloverleaf 165 grain Accubonds at 100 yards.
83% of all statistics are made up.
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1961986
12/21/16 03:51 AM
12/21/16 03:51 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4,620
Alabama
Rmart30
10 point
|
10 point
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 4,620
Alabama
|
No downside to it if the price is good and you like it IMO.
7mm08 is a great caliber and my SPS's I have no complaints with after I throw a Timney in.
Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching - even when doing the wrong thing is legal. Aldo Leopold .. (except when it comes to trailer tags)
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1962013
12/21/16 04:27 AM
12/21/16 04:27 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,145
In front of my lathe
gundoc
14 point
|
14 point
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,145
In front of my lathe
|
I have owned around 6 "new" Remington rifles over the last 2-3 years and mounted scoped/sighted in countless others. I am still waiting to find the junk that some folks say Remington is producing these days. I would buy it and not worry about it. The SPS stock isn't the greatest, but it's light and everyone I have owned/shot would shoot sub MOA groups even with the SPS stock.
I will say, the X mark pro trigger sucks though, as does the "blued" finish Remington put on everything, but as far as shooting, I doubt you notice any difference in a 700 or Mark V Weatherby. Either of them will out shoot most shooters.
There are two types of gun enthusiasts ... Those who have been F#CKED by PTG and those who will be!
~ unknown
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1962082
12/21/16 05:18 AM
12/21/16 05:18 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,753
bessemer, al
hunterturf
14 point
|
14 point
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,753
bessemer, al
|
A trigger and ur ready to go
Give me bout 15 more minutes, I was dreamin about beavers..........
Si Robertson
|
|
|
Re: Rem. 700 SPS in 7mm-08... pros/cons?
[Re: Claims Rep.]
#1965013
12/24/16 03:16 AM
12/24/16 03:16 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,344
Demop
1bamashooter
10 point
|
10 point
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,344
Demop
|
I've got one shoots sub moa with my hand loads.
Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
|
|
|
|
