Should I pick up this Remington 700?

Kaneman · 01-14-2011, 06:25 PM

Pawn shop across the street has a 700 in .270 with a Leupold scope (don't know what power) for $454. Looks to be in good condition. Wifey has been wanting me to pick up a solid rifle, and I'm thinkin' you can't go wrong at that price for a 700.

Thoughts?

'73 H1 Triple · 01-14-2011, 06:38 PM

Price sounds good.

( here's my cynical optimism wondering why it's so cheap )
Look through the scope paying attention to the edges, make sure the focus is good everywhere.

Check out the bolt face for imprinting of the cartridge ( transfer of the cartridge "could" mean excessive pressure hand loads were used )

Check the safety for proper operation in the safe position.

Check the barrel with a bright light for pits or excessive erosion at the chamber mouth/neck.

Hope it checks out :thumb:

Jeff

Kaneman · 01-14-2011, 06:57 PM

Awesome advice, thanks bro!

Cutty72 · 01-14-2011, 10:27 PM

Not a bad price, I picked up mine in 30-06 with a Leupold scope for about $500 new a couple years ago.
Give it a good once over then take it to the range and put some rounds through it.

Adeptus_Minor · 01-14-2011, 10:37 PM

That's basically what I have.
700 ADL, .270 Win, Leupold 3-9x40
Dad got it for me when I was.. umm.. 12? I forget... it was around then.
It hasn't brought down as many deer as I'd like, but that's no fault of the rifle's.

askmrjesus · 01-15-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Thoughts?

How old is it?

Pre 1982's had a tendency to shoot on their own, in "Safe" mode.

JC

Adeptus_Minor · 01-15-2011, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

How old is it?

Pre 1982's had a tendency to shoot on their own, in "Safe" mode.

JC

I keep hearing about this but I've also read that the conditions under which this occurs aren't something a conscientious firearms handler would be apt to replicate.

If it really worries someone that much, there are several aftermarket trigger assemblies which offer an improved safety mechanism (besides being an all-around better trigger).

tallywacker · 01-15-2011, 02:48 AM

http://www.fishingbuddy.com/remington_700_problems

They have issues, but the 700 is the Army's sniper rifle and has been used around the world with success. A 700 VTR in .308 is my next purchase.

Kaneman · 01-15-2011, 11:20 AM

I'm not too worried about the 700 shooting on its own. The only way this weapon would be chambered would be if its pointed down range on target...its not like a Concealed Carry weapon that you keep chambered.

I'm about to go back up and look at it again....wifey is pushing me to get it so I'm going to have another good look.

I need to find out which specific 700 model it is.

Particle Man · 01-15-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

I'm about to go back up and look at it again....wifey is pushing me to get it so I'm going to have another good look.

sounds like a green light at that price!

01-14-2011, 06:25 PM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Should I pick up this Remington 700? Pawn shop across the street has a 700 in .270 with a Leupold scope (don't know what power) for $454. Looks to be in good condition. Wifey has been wanting me to pick up a solid rifle, and I'm thinkin' you can't go wrong at that price for a 700. Thoughts? __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

01-14-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Awesome advice, thanks bro! __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

01-14-2011, 10:37 PM	#5
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	That's basically what I have. 700 ADL, .270 Win, Leupold 3-9x40 Dad got it for me when I was.. umm.. 12? I forget... it was around then. It hasn't brought down as many deer as I'd like, but that's no fault of the rifle's. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

01-15-2011, 02:48 AM	#8
tallywacker Virtual Machine Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2010 Ducati Hypermotard Posts: 1,698	http://www.fishingbuddy.com/remington_700_problems They have issues, but the 700 is the Army's sniper rifle and has been used around the world with success. A 700 VTR in .308 is my next purchase. __________________

01-15-2011, 11:20 AM	#9
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I'm not too worried about the 700 shooting on its own. The only way this weapon would be chambered would be if its pointed down range on target...its not like a Concealed Carry weapon that you keep chambered. I'm about to go back up and look at it again....wifey is pushing me to get it so I'm going to have another good look. I need to find out which specific 700 model it is. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

01-14-2011, 06:38 PM	#2
'73 H1 Triple restorer of the original Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zionsville,PA Moto: '93 ZR1100 &'73 Kawasaki H1 500 Posts: 1,331	Price sounds good. ( here's my cynical optimism wondering why it's so cheap ) Look through the scope paying attention to the edges, make sure the focus is good everywhere. Check out the bolt face for imprinting of the cartridge ( transfer of the cartridge "could" mean excessive pressure hand loads were used ) Check the safety for proper operation in the safe position. Check the barrel with a bright light for pits or excessive erosion at the chamber mouth/neck. Hope it checks out :thumb: Jeff