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Remington 700 .308
Posted on 1/11/24 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 1/11/24 at 9:42 pm
Looking to get something for my teenage son who is getting into deer hunting on some family land.
Don't know anything about this model but researching price seems like it might be a good deal? Is this a good caliber for what he's looking to accomplish? Ammo easy to find?
$599
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Posted on 1/11/24 at 9:58 pm to Splackavellie
308 is probably the easiest ammo of all to buy.
Just make sure he’s getting hunting ammo.
Something like Remington core lokt, hornady American whitetail, federal blue box (powershok) should do fine.
As far as the rifle itself, the old Remington 700’s were pretty good rifles. They got shitty somewhere in the 2000’s. I don’t know exactly what year. Hopefully the new production rifles are as good as the old ones again, but I have no experience with these new ones.
Just make sure he’s getting hunting ammo.
Something like Remington core lokt, hornady American whitetail, federal blue box (powershok) should do fine.
As far as the rifle itself, the old Remington 700’s were pretty good rifles. They got shitty somewhere in the 2000’s. I don’t know exactly what year. Hopefully the new production rifles are as good as the old ones again, but I have no experience with these new ones.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:11 pm to Splackavellie
That's a bit expensive for that rifle I think, but you're on the right track. Good reputable bolt gun in .308 makes for an excellent deer rifle.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:32 pm to Splackavellie
Probably the best southeast deer caliber
As to the gun, I have not seen any reviews on the new ones.
The 700s they made for the last 15+ years were not great.
As to the gun, I have not seen any reviews on the new ones.
The 700s they made for the last 15+ years were not great.
Posted on 1/11/24 at 10:41 pm to Splackavellie
At that price I would get a Howa 1500 or Weatherby vanguard.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 1:48 am to Splackavellie
You can look at Browning AB# topped with a leupold for 900$ thats a pretty jam up 1st gun.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 2:09 am to Splackavellie
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Don't know anything about this model but researching price seems like it might be a good deal? Is this a good caliber for what he's looking to accomplish? Ammo easy to find?
Great rifle and very accurate. Yes and yes. The new 700s are great rifles. Don't hesitate.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 5:00 am to Splackavellie
You’re on the right track and a good dad.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 5:26 am to Splackavellie
My first rifle was a Remington 700 SPS in .308. My dad gave me the option of a class ring or a gun. Glad I chose the rifle. 20 years later and I still hunt with it. Your boy is gonna be stoked.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 6:16 am to Loup
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My dad gave me the option of a class ring or a gun.
Funny thing for me. After getting my class ring, I remember my dad saying “I would have thought you’d rather get a gun”.
Wait, that was an option????? Oh well.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 6:54 am to Splackavellie
I bought an .308 SPS tactical with a 16” bbl in 2014 and it’s one of my favorite guns, although, I did replace the trigger and stock on it. There are alternatives as others have mentioned, but I wouldn’t regret that purchase based on my experience.
This post was edited on 1/12/24 at 7:31 am
Posted on 1/12/24 at 7:29 am to Theduckhunter
OP put up a SPS tactical, which is the bull barrel version. A standard one is probably cheaper
Posted on 1/12/24 at 7:32 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Sorry I forgot to mention that mine is also a tactical that came with the soft hogue stock.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 7:41 am to Splackavellie
I have a .308 Rem 700 AAC SD that is a tack driver. Might want to consider this model since it has a threaded barrel if you want to put a can on it down the road. Shoots 3/4" groups all day, which is pretty good for an off the shelf gun in my opinion.
I did drop in a Timney trigger and Bell & Carlson stock, which is very easy to do.
Wouldn't hesitate for a first gun.
I did drop in a Timney trigger and Bell & Carlson stock, which is very easy to do.
Wouldn't hesitate for a first gun.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 7:57 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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OP put up a SPS tactical, which is the bull barrel version. A standard one is probably cheaper
Correct, this one is the tactical with a 20" barrel. Is there any advantage to the bull barrel over a standard?
Posted on 1/12/24 at 8:08 am to Splackavellie
The theory is the extra mass of the bull barrels make them less susceptible to overheating from shooting a bunch. An overheated barrel can cause point of impact changes. Also easier to thread the end for a muzzle break or suppressor.
If you don't need a threaded barrel and are just using the gun to shoot a few deer every year a standard barrel profile is fine.
If you don't need a threaded barrel and are just using the gun to shoot a few deer every year a standard barrel profile is fine.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 8:25 am to JustKillinTime
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The theory is the extra mass of the bull barrels make them less susceptible to overheating from shooting a bunch. An overheated barrel can cause point of impact changes.
Another thing I’ve noticed is no point of impact change with or without a suppressor on the bull barrel. Might be a fluke but I’m sure it helps make the harmonics less susceptible to small changes.
Now that I think about it, that’s probably why they put that flimsy stock on the SPS tactical
I never noticed much change in accuracy when I changed the stock, it was always a tack driver, but I never liked the idea of having a stock that might contact the barrel if I supported it wrong.Posted on 1/12/24 at 8:38 am to Splackavellie
Get the son to handle multiple rifles and see what feels good in his hands. Also, plan on around $400 for a scope.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 8:42 am to Theduckhunter
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probably why they put that flimsy stock on the SPS tactical
Strictly because it's cheap. I've got a vendetta against cheap shitty rifle stocks.
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noticed is no point of impact change with or without a suppressor on the bull barrel
It "droops" less than a standard profile barrel with the extra weight hanging off the end. Short bull barrels are extremely stiff relative to a long sporter barrel.
Posted on 1/12/24 at 9:06 am to Splackavellie
Check out the Bergara's also.
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