Remington Classics and Remington CDL, Need some input....

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I looked at a couple of new rifles today, one was a Remington Classic in 300 H&H, and the other one is a Remington CDL in .280. These are both calibers that I want, so the question isn't which one to get, but rather should I buy them both. I only own one remington and don't know much about the classic series or the CDL's. I don't need info on the calibers, just these particular models, please post any pros and cons that you have experienced.

Thanks
 
Very few problems are incurred with the Remington Classic. I have two and have been delighted with both. The Remington 700BDL is another story. You hear a lot of complaints about them. It's really a crapshoot. I think I'd rather have a CZ instead. Just one mans opinion. I've had too many heartaches with the Remington 700s to recommend them. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal
 
I've never owned a Classic, but they are beautiful. In 300 H&H it is a double classic. 1983 is the vintage of that rifle.

I found a press release - via a Google search cache - that gives a little history on the Classic. Couldn't get back to it on Remington's site to give you a reliable link. Here's the cut, copy, paste version.

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March 31, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2005 Classic Chambered in 308 Win to be
Final Offering in the Highly Collectible
Model 700™ Classic Series

Madison, NC - Remington has announced that the 2005 Model 700 Classic rifle is the final offering in this limited edition series that dates back to 1981. Chambered in the widely popular .308 Winchester, the 2005 Classic rounds out an impressive list of 25 classic editions that have ranged from the diminutive .17 Remington to the hard-hitting .375 H&H Magnum.

“The announcement of the Model 700 Classic chambering each year has been highly anticipated,” stated John Trull, Marketing Manager for Remington Firearms. “After 25 years, most of the classic cartridges have been offered and we felt it was appropriate to make the ever popular .308 Winchester chambering, the final edition in this collectible series.”

Beginning in 1981 with the 7mm Mauser chambering, these traditionally designed Limited Edition Model 700 rifles have featured a straight-combed stock of American walnut with low-gloss satin finish, crisp-cut checkering and hinged floorplate. A clean blued carbon steel barrel and receiver with high polished finish, added to the classic-look of this Model 700.

The 25 editions of the Remington Model 700 Classic include this notable list:

1981 - 7mm Mauser (7 x 57 mm)
1982 - .257 Roberts
1983 - .300 H&H Magnum
1984 - .250-3000 Savage
1985 - .350 Remington Magnum
1986 - .264 Win. Magnum
1987 - .338 Win. Magnum
1988 - .35 Whelen
1989 - .300 Wby. Mag.
1990 - .25-06 Remington
1991 - 7mm Wby. Mag.
1992 - .220 Swift
1993 - .222 Remington
1994 - 6.5 x 55mm Swedish
1995 - .300 Win. Magnum
1996 - .375 H&H Magnum
1997 - .280 Remington
1998 - 8mm Remington Magnum
1999 - .17 Remington
2000 - .223 Remington
2001 - 7mm-08 Remington
2002 - .221 Remington Fireball
2003 - .300 Savage
2004 - 8mm Mauser (8x57mmS)
2005 - 308 Win.
As with previous editions, the 2005 Model 700 Classic will only be available for one year in limited quantities.
 
The CDL .30-06 I bought last month was shooting 3/4" 3-shot groups at 100 yards with the new Federal Fusion 165 gr. factory ammo with no modifications to the rifle. The CDL does not have the J-lock. I shot a whitetail buck with this combo the day after I bought it. I would not hesitate to recommend the CDL, but I do plan to lighten the 5.5# trigger in the very near future and I am working up some handloads this weekend.
 
I much prefer the Classic versions over the BDL/CDL. The stock is the difference. I like the straight clean lines without the cheekpiece. I have owned them all and still have several.
 
Classic all the way! Although I do like the looks of the new CDLs. Kind of like the Classic and the BDL had a baby!
Just an FYI, the 300 H&H is worth a little more cash than your garden variety calibers of the Classics. This is according to the Blue Book. Can't remember what the figure is off the top of my head. So if you can get it bought for a good price, it might make a good investment. At least we can all justify it to the wives that way!

Kyle
 
I don't know how many of you were around during the Viet Nam war..... But there was a Marine back then that they nicknamed "White Feather"..... He was a sniper. His favorite weapon was the Remington 700 chambered in .30-06. 93 Confirmed kills.....

I think the Remington 700 series will do you just fine!

me!
 
That's Gunnery Sergeant Hathcock to you, mister! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
That is just "Gunny" to thse of us who know his son... CIII, right Me.... CIII is no slouch behind the trigger himself... He just retired from the Corps.
 
I had dinner with CIII a few months ago when he was visiting this area on business. He is one of the finest individuals that I have ever had the pleasure to know! His father must have been one h#!! of a man to raise such a fine son!


(The only finer individual I've ever known is Mr. Greg Meyer! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif )

(Yeah, Crapshoot... You're right up there, too! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif )
(Yessir... I'll step away from the keyboard now... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif )
 


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