remington 700 in 223 or 308

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Hi guys what remington 700 model of rifle should i go for and what ones to avoid if im looking to shoot at 500 yds at paper targets.your advice would help.thanks

[Finman]

Were I you, I would have asked the question omitting the 'Remington 700 model' bit

 

Best wishes

 

Finman

[gbal]

There are of course other makes,but if you are set on a Remington 700-not a bad choice,at all-then a heavy barrel has real advantages for rangework-they are generally more accurate,and remain so for longer (barrel heat up is slower).Which model/and desireable features depends a bit on budget.There will be opinions for/against the 700-if it's used,try before you buy,as for any used rifle..Asfor all relatively mass produced rifles,there are variations between otherwise 'identical' models-one reason opinions vary,even when based on some experience,though no one can own a reasonable sample of several makes,so generalisation can only be based on cumulative opinions-and they won't be very consistent! (because the rifles vary,within and between makers.Don't be misled either way by comments about wide range /not of after fit bits-very few make the base rifle/action shoot better,and you may not need or want any-and you should not need four different stocks-one maybe!

Don't reject used rifles-especially if a model has features you wish-the 700 has been around in various guises for a long time-so if you must have a fluted stainless,barrel,and very ice they are,or laminate stock,and it's not in current production-it probably was,in an earlier model.....

I like Sakos,have Tikkas and had several Rems too-and one 308 is among the most accurate rifles I have seen shot,from the box-but that includes other Rems! Any medium range rifle is something of a lottery,if you hope for an exceptional performer,but as a sensible sound club rifle,the 700s are contenders.

God luck-you have to feel comfortable with your choice.

[The Gun Pimp]

Personally, I think a secondhand Remmy PSS in 308 is an excellent choice for a first rifle. You can usually pick one up for £6-700.

 

Shoot it for a year - in F Class, tactical, benchrest - decide what you really want to do, sell it for what you paid for it.

[mikeroz]

Personally, I think a secondhand Remmy PSS in 308 is an excellent choice for a first rifle. You can usually pick one up for £6-700.

 

Shoot it for a year - in F Class, tactical, benchrest - decide what you really want to do, sell it for what you paid for it.

Yes, so do I. I'd also consider fitting aJewell trigger too.

As well as a custom rifle I have a PSS in .223 Rem and think it's unbeatable for the price. Had it since 1997 or 98.

[Shuggy]

A 700 is very good for upgrading a bit at a time as funds allow; it's just what I did. However if I was starting over again I might choose a Tikka T3. However, if I was being really smart I would keep shooting the club guns, save up for another year and buy an AI AT.

 

As for calibre; definitely .308.

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Thanks guys