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Opinions sought on Remington 770 rifle/scope combo
Posted on 7/31/13 at 11:40 am
Posted on 7/31/13 at 11:40 am
Academy has them on sale for $279 in both .30-06 and 270 calibers. Not a huge hunter, maybe 2-3 times a year. Is this one of those "you get what you pay for" scenarios or is this a decent rifle? TIA !!
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Posted on 7/31/13 at 11:46 am to lsu1987
I would look at the Ruger American Rifle or a Savage Axis combo over the 770. The 770 would probably be fine for 2-3 times a year but the others are a much better value for around the same price.
Posted on 7/31/13 at 11:50 am to lsu1987
I realize money might be tight but I would continue saving to purchase a higher scoring rifle. That 770 is bottom of the barrel. Save up some coin and buy something you will be proud to own 20 years from now.
Posted on 7/31/13 at 12:08 pm to lsu1987
I'm a Remington fan and I hate the 770.
Get a 700.
Get a 700.
Posted on 7/31/13 at 12:10 pm to lsu1987
I thought we were supposed to be boycotting Remington?
Posted on 7/31/13 at 1:16 pm to lsu1987
Remington 770 is a turd.
The mossberg 100 ATR is a much better buy at the same price point.
The mossberg 100 ATR is a much better buy at the same price point.
Posted on 7/31/13 at 1:21 pm to lsu1987
Savage AXIS
Posted on 7/31/13 at 2:25 pm to lsu1987
Alot of plastic on that gun but 2 or 3 hunts a year you don't need much more than that
Posted on 7/31/13 at 2:51 pm to lsu1987
I just picked up a Savage Axis from a guy in a hell of a deal last week and really like it in this class of rifle. With that said, last hunting season 3 guys who work for us came to our company ranch and none of them had rifles when they were invited. All 3 went and bought the 770 with scope and SS barrel. 2 in .270 and 1 in 30-o6. I helped each of them site them in, and I must say that while the Axis does feel a bit nicer and better built, the 770 is a nice value and will get the job done just fine. They all were very happy with their purchases. The glass did pop out on one of the guys scopes on the first round though, but he bought the floor model due to it being the last in stock, so no telling what happened to it before he got it. I also like my Savage Axis though and the Stevens 200 is also made by Savage and a really nice gun in this rifle class.
ETA: My opinion is based on the OP saying he would maybe hunt a few times a year. He probably wont put half a box of shells through it a year. To be clear, if I had a choice and could only choose in the economical rifle class, I would choose the Axis for sure.
ETA: My opinion is based on the OP saying he would maybe hunt a few times a year. He probably wont put half a box of shells through it a year. To be clear, if I had a choice and could only choose in the economical rifle class, I would choose the Axis for sure.
This post was edited on 7/31/13 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 7/31/13 at 6:31 pm to lsu1987
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