EJ Reichenbach
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It's a proven fact that rem.700 is the most accurate out of the box.
.25-06...Ruger or Remington
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bowhunt32
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Originally Posted By: EJ ReichenbachIt's a proven fact that rem.700 is the most accurate out of the box.
Huh??? Seriously..Fact?? I love my remmy's as much as the next guy. But they were not the most accurate out of the box of the rifles I own. After a little work maybe, but certainly not straight out of the box.
Huh??? Seriously..Fact?? I love my remmy's as much as the next guy. But they were not the most accurate out of the box of the rifles I own. After a little work maybe, but certainly not straight out of the box.
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DGW
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Gee Gents, Don't have a Remington rifle, but do own a Ruger Hawkeye 257R. A little trigger and stock work on Ruger improved its accuracy to where it is acceptable to me now. Want a rifle with a good adjustable trigger and will get good accuracy out of the box? May want to consider the Marlin XL7 in 25-06. Have one of these and it is quite accurate.
EJ Reichenbach
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Originally Posted By: bowhunt32Originally Posted By: EJ ReichenbachIt's a proven fact that rem.700 is the most accurate out of the box.
Huh??? Seriously..Fact?? I love my remmy's as much as the next guy. But they were not the most accurate out of the box of the rifles I own. After a little work maybe, but certainly not straight out of the box.
Sorry I meant as far as a standard hunting rifles go. I read in the Outdoorlife mag. that the 700 was the most popular hunting rifle because of function and out of box accuracy.
Huh??? Seriously..Fact?? I love my remmy's as much as the next guy. But they were not the most accurate out of the box of the rifles I own. After a little work maybe, but certainly not straight out of the box.
Sorry I meant as far as a standard hunting rifles go. I read in the Outdoorlife mag. that the 700 was the most popular hunting rifle because of function and out of box accuracy.
EJ Reichenbach
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Anyways it all depends on price vs value for some. There is no such thing as a cheap gun anymore.
harris1980
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get the ruger cnbc agrees as well.
Larry White
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I own both and believe me I have a real soft spot for my Ruger M-77 in 25-06 as it was my very first rifle ...... ever. We've traveled many a mile and harvested lots of game....that said there's no question in my mind.......Rem 700 is the rifle I bought my grandson and would be the one I would own if I could have only one.
My .02 for what it's worth.........
My .02 for what it's worth.........
BuckeyeSpecial
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Its good you retrieved your 700. My Ruger 25/06 was my first centerfire rifle.
No argument there from me; the 700 has tons of fans, smiths, and parts. I also shoot a custom rem. Mod 7 in 22/250 with a Douglas barrel and it is a LOT of rifle.
I hang on to all my guns purchased as new, they have been with me through thick and thin, and a new barrel keeps em' at home.
Its good you retrieved your 700. My Ruger 25/06 was my first centerfire rifle.
No argument there from me; the 700 has tons of fans, smiths, and parts. I also shoot a custom rem. Mod 7 in 22/250 with a Douglas barrel and it is a LOT of rifle.
I hang on to all my guns purchased as new, they have been with me through thick and thin, and a new barrel keeps em' at home.
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I have a Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special that was built in 1971. I have owned it for about 15 years.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
I don't know much about the Rugers, but if you can find yourself a vintage Remington, snap it up. I've owned several and they were all shooters.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
I don't know much about the Rugers, but if you can find yourself a vintage Remington, snap it up. I've owned several and they were all shooters.
Originally Posted By: LakewayI have a Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special that was built in 1971. I have owned it for about 15 years.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
I don't know much about the Rugers, but if you can find yourself a vintage Remington, snap it up. I've owned several and they were all shooters.
Forgot to mention, it is a 25-06.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
I don't know much about the Rugers, but if you can find yourself a vintage Remington, snap it up. I've owned several and they were all shooters.
Forgot to mention, it is a 25-06.
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Originally Posted By: BuckeyeSpecialjoed:
Its good you retrieved your 700. My Ruger 25/06 was my first centerfire rifle.
No argument there from me; the 700 has tons of fans, smiths, and parts. I also shoot a custom rem. Mod 7 in 22/250 with a Douglas barrel and it is a LOT of rifle.
I hang on to all my guns purchased as new, they have been with me through thick and thin, and a new barrel keeps em' at home.
Yes, I'm glad I kept that 700, it was my first centerfire rifle too. When I bought it new there were a lot of caliber choices, the .25-06 was the only long action available. I think it was sold more for silhouette shooting which was popular at the time. A few years later they only offered the 06 in sporter weight barreled rifles. You just don't see a anyone offering the cartridge in a heavy barrel configuration anymore.
I bought mine because at the time a group of us started varmint hunting. One friend had the same rifle. When he told me about it I kind of pictured a .25 caliber cartridge similar to a .22 rf. Once he showed me the rifle and I opened the bolt I was in awe of how big the cartridge must have been.
The .25-06 was a great choice for varmint hunting. I never saw anything shoot as far as it did and hit with that amount of energy. I've used it for deer hunting and even took it on a bear hunt in Canada. But I really use it for varmint hunting.
I believe you're right about guns purchased new. I have 2 others bought new that I wouldn't part with. One is a Winchester 70 Stealth in .308, one of the most accurate I've ever owned out of the box. The second is another 700, an SPS VS Stainless in .22-250. Don't think I could part with any of them.
If I could keep only one it would be my first, the .25-06.
Its good you retrieved your 700. My Ruger 25/06 was my first centerfire rifle.
No argument there from me; the 700 has tons of fans, smiths, and parts. I also shoot a custom rem. Mod 7 in 22/250 with a Douglas barrel and it is a LOT of rifle.
I hang on to all my guns purchased as new, they have been with me through thick and thin, and a new barrel keeps em' at home.
Yes, I'm glad I kept that 700, it was my first centerfire rifle too. When I bought it new there were a lot of caliber choices, the .25-06 was the only long action available. I think it was sold more for silhouette shooting which was popular at the time. A few years later they only offered the 06 in sporter weight barreled rifles. You just don't see a anyone offering the cartridge in a heavy barrel configuration anymore.
I bought mine because at the time a group of us started varmint hunting. One friend had the same rifle. When he told me about it I kind of pictured a .25 caliber cartridge similar to a .22 rf. Once he showed me the rifle and I opened the bolt I was in awe of how big the cartridge must have been.
The .25-06 was a great choice for varmint hunting. I never saw anything shoot as far as it did and hit with that amount of energy. I've used it for deer hunting and even took it on a bear hunt in Canada. But I really use it for varmint hunting.
I believe you're right about guns purchased new. I have 2 others bought new that I wouldn't part with. One is a Winchester 70 Stealth in .308, one of the most accurate I've ever owned out of the box. The second is another 700, an SPS VS Stainless in .22-250. Don't think I could part with any of them.
If I could keep only one it would be my first, the .25-06.
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joed
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Originally Posted By: LakewayI have a Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special that was built in 1971. I have owned it for about 15 years.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
Sell it? Why? Mine is slightly newer, from 1978 but the same rifle. They don't make those anymore, at least not in that cartridge.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
Sell it? Why? Mine is slightly newer, from 1978 but the same rifle. They don't make those anymore, at least not in that cartridge.
I have had Sako Varmint, Ruger varmint, and 7oo varmint in 25/06, they all shot well when tweeked out.
Currently, I have a 700 stainless sporter that I put a walnut stock on. This rifle with 100g Speer BT(max load of R#19, win brass, win primer) is extremely accurate at 300 yards shooting 1 1/2" groups often. Also, the 87g Speer Sp(max load of IMR 4350, Win brass, win primer) shoots so tight at 300 yards, I do believe that I could hit a magpie at everyshot.
Define what accuracy means to you.......
Currently, I have a 700 stainless sporter that I put a walnut stock on. This rifle with 100g Speer BT(max load of R#19, win brass, win primer) is extremely accurate at 300 yards shooting 1 1/2" groups often. Also, the 87g Speer Sp(max load of IMR 4350, Win brass, win primer) shoots so tight at 300 yards, I do believe that I could hit a magpie at everyshot.
Define what accuracy means to you.......
Originally Posted By: joedOriginally Posted By: LakewayI have a Remington 700 BDL Varmint Special that was built in 1971. I have owned it for about 15 years.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
Sell it? Why? Mine is slightly newer, from 1978 but the same rifle. They don't make those anymore, at least not in that cartridge.
I was thinking of selling it because I have a Sako TRG-22 on order and they ain't cheap. So, I was thinking about where I could raise a few bucks from. I don't shoot this rifle often (maybe 400 rounds in 15 years) so I thought I might cash it in. But, after the other day... no way! This one is a keeper.
And like you said, they don't make them anymore. And even when they were making them, they didn't make very many. So, the value will probably only go up over the years.
Just took it to the range last week and it shot four, 5 shot groups. The worst one measured .585". The best one was .313". I was thinking of selling it, but not anymore. I almost forgot how sweet that rifle is.
Sell it? Why? Mine is slightly newer, from 1978 but the same rifle. They don't make those anymore, at least not in that cartridge.
I was thinking of selling it because I have a Sako TRG-22 on order and they ain't cheap. So, I was thinking about where I could raise a few bucks from. I don't shoot this rifle often (maybe 400 rounds in 15 years) so I thought I might cash it in. But, after the other day... no way! This one is a keeper.
And like you said, they don't make them anymore. And even when they were making them, they didn't make very many. So, the value will probably only go up over the years.