Rifle Companys (Remington model 700)

Question

I am looking into getting a new big game rifle as some people may know from past questions but now i need to know what make and model i should get. I chose the 300 wsm. I was thinking of getting the browning a-bolt stainless hunter or stainless stalker. But alot of people told me to get a remington model 700. Why? i heard they were accuarte but are they way more accurate then the models i just named? Which one

Answer 1

You really need to make a personal choice here, as the rifles you named will all do their job well. Since the 300 is a bruiser, you need to make sure the fit is perfect for you, and that means shouldering and possibly firing as many as you can to see what you like. I personally have never liked the Browning bolts actions and prefer the Remington 700 (have three of them).  

Answer 2

All modern rifles are as accurate as the shooter.  I shot both my bro-in-law's A-Bolts (.243 & .270) and they were every bit as accurate as my Remington 700 in .25-06.  So get which ever one you like better.  Can't go wrong with your first choice the Browning A-bolt.  Can't go wrong with the 700 either.  So just get the one you like better.  Scope choice is probably going to be a bigger factor here than rifle or caliber choice.  

Leopold variable scopes are good unless you want to pay more like $500 for a Zeiss, or such scope.

Happy hunting.

H

Answer 3

Like I told you the first time you asked, you can't go wrong with the Remington 700.* It will do everything your asking about, but only if you have one, and do your part.* The rifle will not disappoint you.*

Answer 4

most people trust the ..remington..better than other brands. browning , ruger , and savage make good rifles also. i personally chose ruger. i bought my dad a savage. my brother has a marlin. the best thing you can do is take a look at them all and see what feels best in your hands. don't be shy , take each gun and feel it up {  place it like you were going to fire it  } see what each has to offer.  good luck .  

Answer 5

The 700 has been used worldwide as a Sniper Rifle, so as to accuracy I would trust it over any other.

Answer 6

most custom gun builders that build match rifles like to utilze the action from REM 700 bolt actions. I could go through the 58,600 web addresses that google turned up when I searched for "remington 700 accuracy" and quote why they are so accurate or you could just take my word for it. I know of a 700 that was made in '69, that shoots groups that are just as tight as the day it was made, h**l it might even be better now that the barrel is seasoned. Just read the first two articles I provided, and you'll see why it is the best selling rifle ever.

Answer 7

I have to agree with DJ. It's a very personal choice. I have several 700's, too, and just plain don't like the looks of the Browning. Aesthetics count.

Answer 8

The Remington 700 is plenty accurate for big game.... Yeah yeah yeah some of those other fancy big name rifle companys make a gun more accurate but whats accurate???  So what if the elk or moose gets hit maybe 1 inch over or lower compared to a Browning? Its still dead.... Up an inch - down an inch its still dead.... The only time I think it would make any difference is if you were doing sub MOA target shooting or trying to hit prairie dogs at 350 yards -- and your certainly not going to do that with a 300 Winchester Short Mag....... Savage, Ruger and Kimber all make a fine rifle in 300 WSM... I wouldnt drive yourself to crazy about the brand. Be more concerned with the optics and honing your skill as a hunter....