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I'm looking at getting a 7mm mag for hunting, many have recommended a Remington 700. But nobody has said anything on what model of 700. Such as a bdl,adl, or the others. So what are the pros and cons of each of them. Also are there any others that come highly recommended. Would like to keep around 500 on the rifle, but if the perks are enough, I could raise that.
 
I haven't seen a Rem 700 @ 500.00 unless you're talking about the low end model on sale somewhere with a plastic stock.


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I have 2 Tikka T3's - can't beat them for the $$


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I would go with a Tikka if you don't want to have to do anything to it out of the box, although I would highly recommend a Bell and Carlson stock or at least a limbsaver pad for the OEM Stock.

If you want to do a minor build, I would buy the Rem. 700 ADL from Academy sports for $379 (sometimes on sale for $359) and go from there. I have an ADL .243 I bought from there and it clover leafs Nosler Trophy Grade ammo at 100 yards.
 
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TNRifleman":2x6hyk7h said:
I would go with a Tikka if you don't want to have to do anything to it out of the box, although I would highly recommend a Bell and Carlson stock or at least a limbsaver pad for the OEM Stock.
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I really like the T3 and have tossed around the idea of getting one for a few years. However, I just don't like the stock! I have a hard time spending the money on the rifle knowing I'd immediately discard the stock.
 
Since you asked about Remingtons and then got high jacked with buy brand X I will tell you a little about the different models.

ADL- Synthetic stock, bead blasted finish, Cheapest ($377 at Wal-Mart) model 700 but has the same action and barrel as the others
SPS- Basically an ADL with a floor plate
BDL- Gloss finish, walnut monte carlo style stock, comes with open sites, floor plate
CDL- Satin finish, walnut straight stock, floor plate

Of course there are other variations with laminate stocks, detachable magazines and about anything else you can imagine but this is a basic run down. If you don't mind unloading each round one at a time the ADL will shoot as good as any of them. I have two of the cheap ADL's. The only thing I have done is put Timney triggers in both of them and they will shoot under an inch if I do my part. You can find after market parts to build a Remington 700 in to about anything you want. As long as you make sure its a 700 and stay away from the 710 and 770 you will be fine.
 
TNRifleman":23ubahid said:
I would go with a Tikka if you don't want to have to do anything to it out of the box, although I would highly recommend a Bell and Carlson stock or at least a limbsaver pad for the OEM Stock.

If you want to do a minor build, I would buy the Rem. 700 ADL from Academy sports for $379 (sometimes on sale for $359) and go from there. I have an ADL .243 I bought from there and it clover leafs Nosler Trophy Grade ammo at 100 yards.
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That's the one I was referring to.
It's the low end ADL model with plastic stock and what about the bluing? I think they have a low end matte finish!
Just pointing this out cause he asked about the pros and cons of different 700 models.
The CDL model will be on the higher end of the 700 models with premium wood and a better finish. There are even higher end models like the titanium model.
It all depends on what he wants in a rifle.
I would opt for something with a premium stock, better bluing or stainless steel which he'll be happier with in the long run.

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I also vote for the Tikka. I am just not a fan of Remington, just personal preference. I am having one rebarreled now for a wildcat long range setup.
 
Those suggesting the Tikka, what about the Remington's do you not like, and what about the tikka is better?
 
Because they are a better rifle in my opinion. Remington actions are good, like I said earlier I have a couple SPS and they are what they are. I have a couple custom rifles built on 700 actions that shoot amazing. But, if I am looking for an out the box accurate, dependable rifle I would go with a Tikka or Savage.
 
I don't like the feel of the Remington overall, the bolt or the safety

I like the fit and feel of the Tikka better and also the stock trigger on every Tikka I have owned has been crisp with no creep.

Again these are just personal preferences. I actually prefer crf actions but if I am going with a push feed action I will def go with Sako/Tikka.

I would try and go look at each and see what you think as a lot of it is just personal choice.
 
As you can see these are all opinions. I have two Tikkas and two Remingtons.
My stock Remington CDL in 280 will out shoot any rifle in my safe.
It feels better, looks better, handles better hence why I like all things .284.
Nothing wrong with a Tikka though.

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TNReb":yerijo3n said:
TNRifleman":yerijo3n said:
I would go with a Tikka if you don't want to have to do anything to it out of the box, although I would highly recommend a Bell and Carlson stock or at least a limbsaver pad for the OEM Stock.
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I really like the T3 and have tossed around the idea of getting one for a few years. However, I just don't like the stock! I have a hard time spending the money on the rifle knowing I'd immediately discard the stock.
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The stocks sell routinely on EBay for $80. No need to just discard it. IMO, the Tikka goes from a great rifle to an exceptional rifle if you put it into a Bell and Carlson stock.
 
I have to agree with the above on tikka. Bolt and action is smooth as glass, trigger is awesome out of box,and what else needs to be said about accuracy other than sako barrel. I agree also, Remington is not a bad rifle, they been doing it a long time. But IMO , they are falling behind compared to others with straight out of box complete guns for $.
The tikka stock is not pretty to look at, but it feels great! B&C don't make a lefty yet, so I plan on a hydrodip for mine above. Not that it matters really, I don't buy guns cause they are pretty, I want them to shoot. But, if my wife came to me and said, honey you work hard for your money, go buy the gun you want and something you can pass down to my kids, I would go buy the Tikka T3 hunter SS fluted as in the pic below. Sweet rifle!
 
The Remington 700 BDL is by far the best looking of all the rifles mentioned. Also, that is not an opinion, it's a fact. [emoji6]

I have a CDL in 7mm Rem Mag with a 26" barrel. It's a shooter, but I wish It was a BDL.
 
Hardwoodmaterials":roe9wq5n said:
Since you asked about Remingtons and then got high jacked with buy brand X I will tell you a little about the different models.

ADL- Synthetic stock, bead blasted finish, Cheapest ($377 at Wal-Mart) model 700 but has the same action and barrel as the others
SPS- Basically an ADL with a floor plate
BDL- Gloss finish, walnut monte carlo style stock, comes with open sites, floor plate
CDL- Satin finish, walnut straight stock, floor plate

Of course there are other variations with laminate stocks, detachable magazines and about anything else you can imagine but this is a basic run down. If you don't mind unloading each round one at a time the ADL will shoot as good as any of them. I have two of the cheap ADL's. The only thing I have done is put Timney triggers in both of them and they will shoot under an inch if I do my part. You can find after market parts to build a Remington 700 in to about anything you want. As long as you make sure its a 700 and stay away from the 710 and 770 you will be fine.
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dont forget the mountain rifle and the classic



get a sps stainless put a good trigger and scope on it

and kill deer all day long
 
If you got time wait and shoot my T3. If you like it they have a Hunter model that is nice looking, more than what your looking at paying though.


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At hiker, you definitely got me looking at tikka, the 700's I've looked at either felt cheap, or where 800 or more. I'm also a little worried about all the hit and misses I've heard about from people on production 700s. And I don't won't to pay for a new rifle, then have to go adding or changing parts on it. And the tikka does sound very good out of the box.
 
I shot my landowners Tikka 595 in 22-250 yesterday, it's prints some tiny groups.
I almost forgot how much more powerful the 22-250 is vs a 223.

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