Author Topic: New Remmy has potential (Read 15639 times)

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #60 on:** January 03, 2008, 01:41:50 AM »

I have never put a trigger gauge on it but if I were to guess I would say between 4 and 6 LBS. It really is a nice trigger though. It has no creep at all and breaks like glass. It just needs lightened up a bit. It don't make a lot of sense to me for them to put a muzzle brake on a 204. If I can scrape up the money this summer I could see buying one of these in the 308 myself. Dale

30-06man · « **Reply #61 on:** January 03, 2008, 10:07:06 AM »

Yup its a great all around gun. You could hunt anything from varmint to elk or bear with it.

sachel.45 · « **Reply #62 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:33:25 PM »

just handled one in .308 what a cool rifle weighted i think about 6.5 lbs i think was selling for around 625-650

30-06man · « **Reply #63 on:** January 19, 2008, 04:53:15 AM »

Rem says it weighs more but that sounds fine. I hear it is very well balanced.

sachel.45 · « **Reply #64 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:45:37 AM »

its very well balanced if i was in the market for a .308 i'd probably get that one but since i have an '06 i really don't see the point

30-06man · « **Reply #65 on:** January 20, 2008, 06:03:54 PM »

I have plenty of 06 and 308's but I might trade one for this one and take the Nikon Buckmasters off of it and put it on it.

wareagleguy · « **Reply #66 on:** January 22, 2008, 05:23:46 PM »

I got one in 308 Saturday. The new x trigger is on the rifle and after removing the glue from the hex screws and adjusting I was able to get it down to two pounds. I still think that is too much for a "tactical". There is NO creep and it breaks very clean but I would rather have less than a two pound trigger. I just hope she shoots because I had this money saved for another CZ.

I now must save to get a scope. Anyone know anything about the Burris Xtreme Tactical scopes?

NONYA · « **Reply #67 on:** January 23, 2008, 02:06:15 AM »

pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wareagleguy · « **Reply #68 on:** January 23, 2008, 06:07:27 AM »

Will try soon.

30-06man · « **Reply #69 on:** January 23, 2008, 06:30:32 AM »

Sounds good. As far as a scope I would look at Leupold's Tactical Line. I have always liked them.

NONYA · « **Reply #70 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:27:33 AM »

If you can afford to put a $1200 scope on a $600 gun its a great choice!

30-06man · « **Reply #71 on:** January 23, 2008, 07:36:42 AM »

Quote from: NONYA on January 23, 2008, 07:27:33 AM

If you can afford to put a $1200 scope on a $600 gun its a great choice!

I can't but if I could I would consider it.

wareagleguy · « **Reply #72 on:** January 23, 2008, 05:47:07 PM »

Here are some pics of the rifle.

NONYA · « **Reply #73 on:** January 24, 2008, 01:24:34 AM »

i fondled one today,i like everything about it but the metal finish,dont know how long it will hold up to my abuse,almost looked too thick,guess ill find out when i finally get one.

700xcr · « **Reply #74 on:** January 24, 2008, 03:23:11 AM »

How about camo that baby with Dura-Coat? Would be a perfect calling coyote gun. Load it up with some Berger's 168gr.VLD bullets and let the games begin.

30-06man · « **Reply #75 on:** January 24, 2008, 07:08:37 AM »

I would look at getting the barrel and action coated in Black Ice if I didn't think it would hold up. It probably would work for me. How does the stock feel and what is the weight and how balanced is it?

NONYA · « **Reply #76 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:17:53 AM »

Very well balanced,feels great,the finish a (clumpy) looking black powdercoat that looks like it might chip under my normal use,nothing a good krylon cammo job wouldnt fix though.

30-06man · « **Reply #77 on:** January 24, 2008, 08:42:30 AM »

Ohh ok thanks Nonya. I need to go see if the gun shop has one but I have been sick here lately and can't get out. I don't like the sound of the finish though but the pictures look like one of my Rem 700 ADL's. If its like it then its very though.

corbanzo · « **Reply #78 on:** January 24, 2008, 10:46:57 AM »

Not a bad looking gun and they have a .22-250.... I'm glad I have other stuff to buy with my tax returns... hahahaha.

Yeah, the scope is the thing though. If I was to buy something for performance far out (I trust my -06 and me to about 500 yards, maybe 600 with a large enough kill zone... but reeeeealllly far out..... and a small animal) I would have to put some kind of 20-30x leupold bada bing scope on there.....

I mean having a $650 quality varmit gun is great... but when it turns into a $2,000 quality varmit package...

Too bad spending money is a lot easier than making it!!!

And I really don't get what is tactical about it... when I think tactical I think that it is made for super fast target aquisition... small package... extra bells and whistles... calling a remmy 700 tactical is a little much for me. I know its just another name and another selling point.. but honestly. You don't have to companies. Make good guns, and they should sell themselves.

wareagleguy · « **Reply #79 on:** January 24, 2008, 11:08:18 AM »

The coating is thick to the point it's like Teflon but not real smooth. You guys may be right it might chip but it looks to be strong but not going to win a beauty contest. For a varmint/deer getter it should get-r-done.

All you guys give me a suggestion on scope. I have been looking a the Burris Xtreme Tactical 3-12 x 50. The cost is in the $640 range. I have had only one Burris scope and it seemed to be a good one but that was only a pistol scope. For that kind of money it's hard not to look at Leupold or Ziess or maybe Nikon.

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #80 on:** January 24, 2008, 11:14:34 AM »

What will you be using the rifle for? What kind of ranges do you plan on shooting? For anyone to recomend a scope for you they would need this information. Dale

30-06man · « **Reply #81 on:** January 24, 2008, 11:45:15 AM »

I would look at Nikon. I don't like the new Burris scopes as much as I use to. I like the Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 and its about $250-350 range. Heres one on Gunbroker http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90463385

30-06man · « **Reply #82 on:** January 24, 2008, 11:48:56 AM »

I also would look at Bushnell I like the 3200 and 4200 lines. Here is a 4-12x40 in the 3200 $350 to 450 range. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90689248

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp?SearchResults.asp?SearchType=0&Keywords=Bushnell+3200

What ranges are you going to be shooting at? All of that is needed but these are the scopes in the power range that you said that I would look at.

wareagleguy · « **Reply #83 on:** January 24, 2008, 12:32:18 PM »

I guess I'm looking for a do it all rig that will work from 50 yards in the deer woods to 500 yards in the open field.

NONYA · « **Reply #84 on:** January 24, 2008, 01:02:26 PM »

When I get mine Ill be putting another Nc Mark III 30mm on it,just like the one on my 7 mag but with a straight mildot,not the rangefinder reticle i already have.These scopes are priced right around $180 and i really like em.

700xcr · « **Reply #85 on:** January 24, 2008, 04:38:17 PM »

Quote from: wareagleguy on January 24, 2008, 12:32:18 PM

I guess I'm looking for a do it all rig that will work from 50 yards in the deer woods to 500 yards in the open field.

I have a Burris Euro-Diamond 2.5x10x44mm objective with the Ballistic Plex retical on my 270wsm. Works great in the thick woods for elk on 2.5x. and 10x is plenty for deer at longer ranges. I am hitting 6" dia. rocks at a lasered 500yds. with it. Scope is bright and crystal clear. Works good in low light situations. Natches Shooters Supply has them for $448.00.

DalesCarpentry · « **Reply #86 on:** January 26, 2008, 03:04:23 PM »

I was wondering when the other calibers besides the 308 and the 223 would be up for sale. Looks like Gunbroker now has a 22-250 up for sale now. You would think that Remington would start production of there new models 6 or so months before they come out. So what do we have to do wait for them to make them in the caliber we want. Dale

30-06man · « **Reply #87 on:** January 26, 2008, 03:31:07 PM »

I hear they have stopped production of .308 as of now to catch up on the others. They may or may not put them back.

mtbugle · « **Reply #88 on:** January 27, 2008, 04:27:57 PM »

is anyone hearing anything about how these shoot yet? Or stiffness of barrel for weight? thanks don.

NONYA · « **Reply #89 on:** January 28, 2008, 03:47:19 AM »

They dont stop production of the model selling the most units,if anything they up production.