Remington Model 7

OldTurtle

OldTurtle

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I was in a local gun shop and found a Remington model 7 in a .308 Win. The rifle has a 20" sporter barrel in stainless. It's super light and would be a pleasure to carry in the field. I just don't know about accuracy and durability.

Has anyone had any experience with one of these or do you have any input that will help in a decision to buy or not to buy?

Thanks,

Bill
 
I've had a couple of SS Model 7s, and both were good. One was 223 and the other was 243. Wish I still had them but they got sold when I was bitten by BRD. If I could find another in 243, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it. Both of them shot really well with my reloads. The triggers were adjustable and had no problem getting down to 3 lbs. I have only had one new Remington since I sold those, about 3 1/2 years ago and it was a 700 LVSF in 17 Rem. I had to take it to gunsmith and have the trigger adjusted, I couldn't get it below 5 1/2 lbs. As far as the Model 7s go I would give them /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif, based on the ones I had.
 
I have the Seven in a SS chambered in 260 Rem.
Probably the handiest rifle I own.
I just put a 3.5x10 Leupy on it and made it even better.

Shoots 120 gr. Sierra and 85 gr. Sierra handloads close enough that I switch back and forth and never change zero, with handloads.

I've started packing it more and more.

Clayman
 
Thanks guys, This one has a trigger that has to be breaking at about 1/2 pound and the bolt is really smooth. My big concern is the light weight barrel in the .308, but it's not something I would plan on using for any really long ranges.

Of course, I'd have to give it a try on the long yardage at a target 'just to know' what it would do with some Federal Gold Match

It's already equipped with the Leupold base plate so I know what kind of rings would be installed.. Then I would have to decide on the optics... Thanks to all the opinions expressed on this forum, I know where to start comparing. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowingsmilie.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
 
I looked at one for my wife, but I didn't know anybody that had any info about them, so at the time I passed. A good looking rifle for sure.

I did opt for a Rem 700 Youth, it was about 1/2 lb. heavier than the 7, and since I already had 4, if I had to ever switch around parts, I could (like that would ever happen!). I do my own triggers on the 700, and have no problem getting them to 1 1/2 pounds or lighter.

I would like to pick-up another rifle though, my Son may start hunting this next coming season, be nice to start him off with his very own rifle.

Thaks for the info guys!
 
I bought my wife a model 7 in 223 about ten years ago. Accuracy was not very good until the trigger was adjusted down to about 2.5 lbs. Now it shoots 5 shot groups around an inch, not bad for a skinny barrel. Every time I picked up that rifle I wanted a model 7. Finally I got myself a stainless synthetic in 7-08. I love that rifle, don't mind hauling it around all day. I'm currently working on some new loads to try. Get a model 7 you'll like it if you plan to hunt with it.
 
I have a Model 7 LSS in .223. I got it because of the reviews given to us by "Me". For me, it is the best all around rifle I have ever had. I did have to adjust the trigger. It shoots good and is a real joy to carry. It seems that my Ruger 77 stays home now. I would like to get the Model 7 CDL .223. That way the wife has one to carry. lol Great little rifle!
 
Turtle,
My Model 7 in .308 is my "go to" deer rifle. Unless I'm tracking in snow (760 pump), the 7 always gets the nod. Short action, lightweight, hard hitting 30 cal...
Greg nailed it... it is a pleasure to carry all day and is moa accurate with pillar bedding and a trigger job shooting good ol' Federal 165gr Gamekings. The thin barrel does get warm after a few shots but 200yd accuracy is still quite acceptable.
Not one deer has taken a step after being hit.

Here is the latest victim where he fell and my "guilty as charged" Model 7...
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Bushnell Elite 3200 2-7x32 mounted in Redfield rings & 1 pc. base.
You will love that gun!
 
I have a stainless synthetic one in 260. From a rest it will shoot 5/8" groups all day with my reload. It is a hard rifle to shoot well from field positions.
In 308 it may recoil more than I would want to deal with. Regards, Byron

I might add that I did free float the barrel and dial in the trigger. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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Thanks for the great reviews. I've been wanting another .308 since I sold my last one. It was a heavy AR-10 with a 24" bull barrel and a little too heavy for field work... Great sniper rifle though...3/8", 5 shot @ 100yds.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

I've considered the recoil on that light of a weapon, but it's not like it will be used on PDs for long sessions and it will be a lot nicer to carry. As long as it is accurate at 100-150 yds, it will work.

Now I have to work out a decent trade for my Colt AR, or buy it outright.
 
Zander is clearing their inventory of Model 7 in .300 SAUM and 7 SAUM for $409. This is the stainless with synthetic stock and sports a 22" barrel.

I cannot imagine of launching 150 grains .30 cal bullets out of this light weight baby at 3,100 ft/sec. The recoil must be something to write home about.
 
My model 7 7mm08 is one of my favorite rifles. When it comes to knowing if the shot can be made within 200yds., I won't think twice. Just wish I had more live targets in front of it. The handling of the gun is perfect.
 
I also have a Model 7 LS in 300SAUM. The overall heft & feel of the SAUM is larger than my Model 7 in .308. Complete, the .308 is just under 8lbs and the SAUM is a full pound heavier. All things considered, perceived recoil is about equal in both due to the weight difference. The .308 has a little more muzzle jump to it. And it shoots some flames out the front in low light too...which is cool. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif
And we all know, you don't feel recoil when you're shooting at a critter!!!
 
The Remington Model 7 is IMO the perfect production lightweight rifle.

The ones chambered in 308 have fairly thin barrel walls but are usually quite accurate for the first shot or two. As the thin barrel heats accuracy tends to wander a bit.

The three I've owned in 308 through the years have all had this problem but then almost all thin barreled rifles exhibit it.

If you patiently shoot groups with enough time between shots for the barrel to cool they'll usually shoot around 3/4" groups at 100yds but if you're in a hurry you'll likely find that groups will open up to 1.25" or maybe even 1.5" as the barrel heats up.

This isn't a problem with most hunters because the first shot is the only one they take at standing game and the rest of the shots are at running game and the decreased accuracy isn't an issue there as much anyway.

Howard... I own a Model 7SS in 300SAUM and can tell you that the recoil, although stout, isn't ferocious and isn't nearly as painful as you might imagine.

The SAUM cartridges use medium burning powder and as such have a short and somewhat sharp "stroke". I find that they don't kick nearly as badly as a 300 Win Mag using slow powders but are much more like a 308 plus about 10-20% more push.

$bob$
 


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