Dear Remington: Make the Model 700 & 870 Great Again

[DaveTN]

This article is good read on suggestions to the new Remington Company Owners.

I don't agree with doing away with handguns, one has nothing to do with the other…. but whatever.

One thing I would add is to make the Remington design changes (if there are any) compatible with the rifles and shotguns we have now. Millions of loyal Remington customers won't want to see accessories or aftermarket items not work on the "new" guns.

I'm excited to see an American gun company returning. I hope this works out.

https://www.fieldandstream.com/guns/reintroducing-remington-model-700-rifles/

 

[Specializedjon]

Me too Dave. Finger's crossed.

 

[TNRifleman]

Bergara has basically made the model 700 great again. The rifles they are producing is what Remington should have been producing all along.

 

[Antler Daddy]

Wood stocks would be nice.

 

[Remington700]

I'm a big Remington fan as you can tell by my name. I hope they come back in a big way. Also, make quality products so they stick around.

 

[TNRifleman]

Like this one?

 

[Antler Daddy]

Like this one?View attachment 72367

I went to thier website and could not find a single wood stock. That is a pretty gun. Controlled feed or push feed? Magazine clip or just a drop door? 3 position safety?

 

[TNRifleman]

I went to thier website and could not find a single wood stock. That is a pretty gun. Controlled feed or push feed? Magazine clip or just a drop door? 3 position safety?

Look for the B14 Timber. Drop floor plate, standard REM 700 two position safety, control feed.

 

[backyardtndeer]

I like my 700's and would like to add a cdl sf to my collection, but also really like the bergara barrels. A bergara rifle is on my want list.

 

[TNRifleman]

I like my 700's and would like to add a cdl sf to my collection, but also really like the bergara barrels. A bergara rifle is on my want list.

The last Remington I bought, admittedly after their quality went down, was a CDL and it wouldn't shoot under 2". If you could find a late 80's or earlier CDL they should be good. But I agree, the Bergaras are fantastic for the price.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Bought my varmint sf in 308 about 8 or 9 years ago. With my handloaded eld x loads it will print cloverleaf's all day long at 150 yards.

My cva muzzleloaders with bergara barrels are very accurate.

But I agree, the Bergaras are fantastic for the price.

Any insight into whether they may come out with a stainless fluted barrel model?

 

[TNRifleman]

Bought my varmint sf in 308 about 8 or 9 years ago. With my handloaded eld x loads it will print cloverleaf's all day long at 150 yards.

My cva muzzleloaders with bergara barrels are very accurate.

Any insight into whether they may come out with a stainless fluted barrel model?

The Premier Highlander is a stainless fluted rifle with Cerakote but it is not in a wood stock. Actually the pic about is a Highlander input into one of their wood stocks. The Highlander is about the perfect hunting rifle. It is the bottom one in this pic

 

[backyardtndeer]

Highlander is a stainless fluted rifle with Cerakote but it is not in a wood stock.

Thanks. Been a while since I have really looked much at the bergara site. I will have to do some more looking. That will probably be my next rifle.

 

[TNRifleman]

Thanks. Been a while since I have really looked much at the bergara site. I will have to do some more looking. That will probably be my next rifle.

Feel free to hit me up with any questions. They have actually started swelling some discontinued models direct from their site. If you ever see one you like, hit me up because I can help you in the price.

 

[backyardtndeer]

It will be a while, but will definitely check back with you when I am ready.

 

[Tiny]

This article is good read on suggestions to the new Remington Company Owners.

I don't agree with doing away with handguns, one has nothing to do with the other…. but whatever.

One thing I would add is to make the Remington design changes (if there are any) compatible with the rifles and shotguns we have now. Millions of loyal Remington customers won't want to see accessories or aftermarket items not work on the "new" guns.

I'm excited to see an American gun company returning. I hope this works out.

https://www.fieldandstream.com/guns/reintroducing-remington-model-700-rifles/

Good read.. Old timers around here if still around.. Know I ain't much on Big Green.. But Hate what alls went on with them of late.. I do hope they come back better than ever.

Never have heard yet what happened with Dakota Arms n H&R in this bankruptcy deal..

 

[Hunter 257W]

I sure hope they do bring the Remington 700 back. Agree that they should not try to build 50 versions of it either. Go back to the ADL, BDL and a Varmint model. You could really drop the CDL as it serves no real purpose compared to the BDL. I've never understood the controversy over the triggers myself. I have 700's built over a number of years and honestly the triggers aren't that different from the Timney trigger I put on my 98 Mauser. As for the law suits on trigger mishaps they are all heavily influenced by mishandling of the guns themselves, emotion and grief over outcome of said accidents, and anti-gun bias in general with greedy lawyers thrown in the mix anxious to sue gun companies. But if they need to change the perception of the safety on the model 700 trigger tweak it a bit and give it a new name and march on. But they already did that with whatever they called the latest trigger they have been putting on them for some number of years. My 700 stainless fluted CDL has that trigger and I adjusted it to about 4 lbs or so to the best of my memory and I can easily shoot .6 moa groups with it so what's to improve for a hunting rifle? Whether or not they should stick to wood stock rifes I have no idea. I personally would prefer that but in an age when people fawn over the "paint job" on a rifle or how "Cool" the new breaker bar they welded onto their bolt looks it's hard to predict how well nice classic wood stocked rifles will sell. My observations is that people tend to put different standards on Remington compared to every other rifle builder. Any other rifle manufacturer can stick a receiver on a cheap, hollow synthetic stock with a pined on barrel and plastic detachable magazine that rattles in it's well like a loose piece of tin on a barn roof and people will talk about how good it shoots for the price. But let Remington do the same and they immediately jump on Remington because "it's not the quality of the BDL muh daddy bought back in '63!" Why that is I have no idea. Remington never stopped making those more expensive versions of their rifles so these people could have always bought one if they wanted. That's one problem with Remington taking the direction of only making higher cost rifles. There is a huge segment of the shooting/hunting world that won't spend a penny more than the minimum to buy a rifle. You lose their money completely. So bottom line, I don't know what the answer is for the company to be successful financially but I do hope they do as I said and bring back the 3 basic 700's from the past.

 

[wsm]

Great looking rifles ,how do you like the Tract scopes?

 

[Pilchard]

I like the write up and agree with the part about the classic run. I have many of the classics.

 

[Hunter 257W]

I like the write up and agree with the part about the classic run. I have many of the classics.

I agree about the Classic series. Add them to my list of what they should bring back. They could either do it as they did in the past where they build one chambering per year of some classic cartridge that doesn't have a high demand but a strong niche following. OR they could offer Classic 700's in most/all of those chamberings as standard catalog items. That would be wonderful for serious rifle nuts. I never bought one for one reason or another but a bunch of them tempted me. The 8x57 model still tempts me but to this point I've stuck with my initial requirement that my 8x57 hunting rifle will be on a Model 98 Mauser action. Hopefully I'll one day find one that shoots worth a hoot. :)

 

[Pilchard]

I don't have that one. I do have the 7 x 57 from 1981. It's never been shot or had a scope mounted on it. Pretty cool gun!

 

[Hunter 257W]

I don't have that one. I do have the 7 x 57 from 1981. It's never been shot or had a scope mounted on it. Pretty cool gun!

I'd LOVE to have the classic in 7x57 too! I wouldn't have the discipline to keep it in unfired condition however. :)

 

[Bwales95]

Good article, thanks for sharing.
It's interesting how some people are very brand loyal, while others seem to shop for the best deal, moa guarantee, or other specific aspect when deciding on a new rifle purchase. Growing up, we always drooled over remington 700's while savages and other brands weren't nearly as highly regarded. A lot of that for me is the legacy and history that Remington has with our country. I hope they get their crap together and start producing quality rifles again.

It's similar to trucks, show me an identically modified Silverado sitting next to a Ram and the Ram will hardly garner a passing glance. But I can't shut up about the Chevy!

 

[DaveTN]

It's similar to trucks, show me an identically modified Silverado sitting next to a Ram and the Ram will hardly garner a passing glance. But I can't shut up about the Chevy!

Sure, but that's just common sense and product knowledge.

 

[redblood]

The Premier Highlander is a stainless fluted rifle with Cerakote but it is not in a wood stock. Actually the pic about is a Highlander input into one of their wood stocks. The Highlander is about the perfect hunting rifle. It is the bottom one in this pic View attachment 72417

Man those are sharp rifles!