Update on model 7 nightmare

[3 feathers]

Barrreled action on its way to Krieger for a new 22" barrel and accuracy job. Tired of messing with it.rieger

[Silvertp]

3 Feathers.... I am anxious to see how your barrel job works out.  Ive got a model 7 that shoots like a dream with factory ammo (that is on some days).  Other days I could group better with a sling shot. 

Have yet to find a hand load that will equal the factory ammo.
Silvertp

[poncaguy]

I have 2 Model 7's"....."..223 and 243.......both shoot 1/2" groups.......

[Brithunter]

So you got lucky    the one 3 feathers brought might shoot 1/2" groups if you consider 20 yards a suitable distance.


Sad but after a long time trying and loads of ammunition shot and tried the Model 7 that 3 feathers has will sometimes shoot a 2" group mostly if I read his original post correctly it's larger.


Of course he could have wasted more time sending the rifle back to Remington but as it will shoot a " groups with some ammunition then it meets their acceptance standard so that would be a waste of time and more money for the shipping.


Just enjoy yours and reflect just how lucky you are that yours shoots as well as it does.

[drdougrx]

Been there done that with a ruger MK II...after almost 2 years, a new Shaw barrel and I suspect hundreds of dollars in reloading components....it's gone....a new Sako A7 will be in its place.  Just got tired of 2-3" groups......

[gunnut69]

T've not had great problems with the M7 but have experiebce with only a few. Currently have 2, a very early 222 Rem and a 7-08.. The 222 loves 50 gr. Hornadays and BLC2 while the 7-08 is much newer and still a work in progress. The stock was treated to a coat of liquid bedliner. Ugly as sin but totally water proof..