Why should my first bolt action be a Remington?

[BRL]

I am in the market for my first bolt action rifle. I am left handed, which is why I've been shooting autos, levers and singles up until now. Being a lefty, my choices are somewhat limited. I would like to ask Remington fans why I should buy a Remington over a Ruger, Savage or Browning?

Thanks for the input!

[flintlock]

I have setup and sighted in several Remington 700s for buddies/family etc...I find it easy to adjust the trigger pull myself, I always take the barrel from the action, set the trigger pull, clean the barrel, install the scope (I prefer Leupold dual dove tail mounts) Then I bore sight by removing the bolt and adjusting the scope....In each and every case I was able to get good groups and get the gun sighted in very easily (usually within 5-7 shots)...I also prefer a good Leupold scope...Thats what I like about 700s...

[beemanbeme]

Best bolt action rifle made.  Lotsa aftermarket items.  You could spend a great deal more and then you'd get a Rem clone that had some hand work done on it like lapping the barrel and such.  You could go cheap and get a Savage but then all you'd have is a Savage. 
On a Remington, a trigger job is a given.  But the trigger tames down nicely.  I've been buying Model 700's for 40 years and I've yet to get one that couldn't easily be made into a shooter.  Some took some tweeking and some came straight from the box as good shooters.  And that includes .338's down to .222's.

[corbanzo]

The remington 700 is not the most sold rifle of all time just by chance.  It has had a good reputation, reliability, and price for its entire existance.  there are low cost choices like the 700sps which fit low budgets, up to the best of quality and high priced options.  A remington 700 fits in the gun case of many shooters.  there may be other favorites, but for many, next to the favorite still sits the remington 700.  It was the first .30-06 that I ever shot, and might be the last.

Man they should pay me.

[BRL]

Good posts guys, thanks for the input...and re-assurance.

Yeah, you should get paid for that post. Maybe you could email it to Remington and they'll send you a model 700.

[corbanzo]

Ah we can all dream can't we?  I dont think I would mind one bit working for remington marketing... and have a reason to have on hand every gun they make.. 

[LEO]

I too am left handed, the only reason that I would recommend the Ruger, Savage, or Browning is if you want a caliber that Remington doesn't offer.  I have three 700 left hands, a 7 mm Rem Mag, a 270 and a 308 varmint synthetic.  The only one of them that will not shoot into less than 1 inch is the 308, kind of ironic don't you think.  It needs some work and I just haven't gotten around to it yet. 

[BRL]

That's a good point LEO. I suppose I could easily settle for the old .270 and have a great round. But, I just can't get myself excited about it. I guess in a new action, for me anyway, it would work. I already have a .30-06 and that can do everything a .270 can for the most part. Although, it is in a Remington 7400 autoloader and I can't seem to get that to shoot under 3" with factory ammo. So, in a sense, a bolt .270 would be completely different.

Same holds true for the .308. I have a 7mm-08 in a Browning BLR. But, everyone needs a .308 bolt gun, right? I also have a .243 in a single shot. So, I have the caliber spectrum covered for deer hunting. I guess I shouldn't worry about getting too similar a round. A bolt action would make it much different.

Then again, I've been wanting to get into reloading for rifle rounds. Then it might make sense for me to get a bolt in 7mm-08 or a .30-06. That way I am not just loading for 1 rifle.

All these decisions!!!

[Swampman]

Because it will be accurate and reliable right out of the box.

[TLARbb]

Well, we all know you asked this same question in a couple other forums.  So, what did you buy?

EJ

[Mr. Joe]

The more rifles i own and the more i shoot, one thing becomes clear.  Nothing beats a good example of the Remington 700.  Nothing.  There trigers are adjustable and easy to make perfect.  No gun maker produces a rifle that is more acurate on the whole, and the 700 has sleek and beautiful lines.

[tanoose]

Now adays its hard to find a rifle make  thats not accurate. Hell the $200.00 single shot  handi rifle was proved more accurate then the $10,000.00 Dakota single shot. With that said. I own both ruger and remingtons and i would say in choosing between the two , go with the one that feels best in your hands. I have never shot a savage but have heard good things about them. With todays technology theres no exuse for any company , to put out a barrel thats not accurate.

[wi-deerhunter]

Remington rifles are one most best looking rifles.

[BRL]

Well guys, I'm back after a couple of months off. Well, from here anyway. I've been growing my business and opening retail stores...a lot of work. I actually bought a used model 700 in .308. But, I haven't shot it yet. Thanks for every one's input.