DartonJager
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It kinda occurred to me that I will without doubt one day in the not TOO distant future wish to begin my journey into long range shooting and was leaning VERY strongly towards a rifle in 300 RUM as it IMHHO, the best compromise in all respects of cost, practicality, versatility, ets, ets, for a shooter of my limited financial means.
I've seen some vary tempting deals on new R700 Long Range Rifles with the M40 stocks, but with all the negative press on the net about Remington's QC and their having filed chapter 11 I would like some input on if buying a M700 LRR at this point in time is a wise choice. I spoke with my smith, not about this gun and he said what ever gun I bought he would blue print and true up the action, bed it and if need be crown the muzzle for a VERY reasonable price. Didn't think to ask his advice on which rifle.
There is presently a stainless one FS at Cabela's used but listed as LNIB, perfect condition and the externals of the gun are flawless and the bore looks pristine for under $600 OTD I might be able to haggle price on. Also I can buy a new one for under $680 TMD. I feel the new one is a pretty good bargain on a great all around rifle and caliber for hunting anything in NA and 1000-1200 yard target shooting.
Love to spend more, but this is about my max budget on a rifle that is essentially going to be a hobby.
Thoughts please.
I've seen some vary tempting deals on new R700 Long Range Rifles with the M40 stocks, but with all the negative press on the net about Remington's QC and their having filed chapter 11 I would like some input on if buying a M700 LRR at this point in time is a wise choice. I spoke with my smith, not about this gun and he said what ever gun I bought he would blue print and true up the action, bed it and if need be crown the muzzle for a VERY reasonable price. Didn't think to ask his advice on which rifle.
There is presently a stainless one FS at Cabela's used but listed as LNIB, perfect condition and the externals of the gun are flawless and the bore looks pristine for under $600 OTD I might be able to haggle price on. Also I can buy a new one for under $680 TMD. I feel the new one is a pretty good bargain on a great all around rifle and caliber for hunting anything in NA and 1000-1200 yard target shooting.
Love to spend more, but this is about my max budget on a rifle that is essentially going to be a hobby.
Thoughts please.
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