jason kaye Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I have been searching for a while for an all round rifle and had my heart set on a Sako, but came across a Remington 700 in .270 and ended up buying it.Now I've never been set alight by the 700, don't know why just never floated my boat, it came with a Picatinny rail, Warne 30mm rings, scoped up and set about zeroing it in first 3 shots 6" low, next 3 right height, but an inch to the right, next 3 bang on an inch high at 100 yds, now never being a fan of Remingtons this rifle really surprised me, unmoderated shooting cheap 150grn Privi ammo and a detachable mag to boot rather than the drop floor plate, now I was going to sell it to fund a Sako, but now having second thoughts, what's the collective thoughts on these rifles and what would you do? Thanks Jase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 If it shoots well which by the sound of it it does, keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 They're a perfectly capable rifle - as you have already proved to yourself with zeroing. In your position, I'd probably put a moderator on, keep and use it for a year or 2, rather than rushing to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Remington 700 is a battle proven rifle, own a few built a few love them. Nothing wrong with the Tikkas and Sakos, I just love the 700s, find the T3 dull and plasticy bit annoy me, rifles are made of steel and wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 The only 700 I would ever have is a bdl from the eighties. You have a good one, keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bad stock design on the 700 bdl. Jumps like hell in 270 and always wants to dive under your shoulder as the recoil pad doesent grip your shoulder either. Can't say I've noticed that, might be just me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 As long as you hit the target thats all that counts. 270 is an all time great. If it is too pokey then you can always down load it to a smothe softy or up load it until you say jeez that recoil hurt. some loads can be a bit noisy but it's gone in an instant and if you hit the target you wont need a second one, you'll only need a knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Bad stock design on the 700 bdl. Jumps like hell in 270 and always wants to dive under your shoulder as the recoil pad doesent grip your shoulder either. Not noticed that my self. Maybe just my style of shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewsher500 Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 .270 is gods 2nd favoruite cartridge next to .222 who cares what make or what it looks like if it shoots well? so many aftermarket parts and options for the Remingtons why bother changing for snob value would love to have sakos and custom rifles spilling out of my cabinet....form over function a lot of the time I have a John Dickson Parker Hale .270 and a BSA Majestic in .270 both classics and both will kill anything we have in the UK what mare do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'd agree the but shape is poor and I fix that with a recoil pad but the rest of the stock shape I think is fine, Fister is it just the butt you dislike or more to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I have always thought the 700 BDL is one of the best looking rifles ever made; what a rifle should look like. So I eventually bought one in .243 Win. I never put a mod' on it as I felt it would have spoilt its looks. I couldn't get it to group any other weight than 100 grainers, but with those it was bob on and I went on to shoot a lot of foxes and Roe with it. It's only drawback was the sprung floor plate, which I don't like. I now have a T3 Varmint, but if your BDL has a detachable mag' I'd be hanging on to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason kaye Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 I think it was because of the drop floor plate that I was never drawn to them, but yes this has a flush fitting 4 round double stack metal mag and it is growing on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I like hinged floor plates. Nothing to loose in the grass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I like hinged floor plates. Nothing to loose in the grass! Yes I like this feature also for the same reason. I have this feature on both my Winchester model 70 in 223 and my Parker Hale 1200 in 270. The Manlicher luxus in 243 and the Bruno fox in 222 have box mags which I have stuck reflective tape around. This is to aid finding them with a lamp if I were to drop a mag. A mate dropped a mag of a 22rf down between the cab and bodywork of a Hilux onto lawn length grass and it was a game to find it even though we stopped immediately. The replacement cost of a mag was horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have always thought the 700 BDL is one of the best looking rifles ever made; what a rifle should look like. So I eventually bought one in .243 Win. I couldn't get it to group any other weight than 100 grainers, but with those it was bob on and I went on to shoot a lot of foxes and Roe with it. It's only drawback was the sprung floor plate, which I don't like. I'll go along with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I've a 700 and the only thing I don't like about it is the hinged floor plate. I find it a real faff to load, so detachable mag has to be the way, definitely. If it shoots well, keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 I find it a real faff to load, so detachable mag has to be the way, definitely. Why. you just drop the rounds into the mag well area and press them down with your thumb. and unloading is just a matter of holding your hand under the trapdoor and the rounds just slide into your hand. as I have previously written I've got both sorts of mag and the only difference is that you could loose or displace a box mag. It isn't like a military situation where you need to change the mag rapidly to keep shooting. Mostly I would only need one round because I have either missed and the beast has run off or the beast has been hit in which case it generally falls. occasionally a second shot might be needed if a second target is to be taken but generally it is only one round per beast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Why. you just drop the rounds into the mag well area and press them down with your thumb. and unloading is just a matter of holding your hand under the trapdoor and the rounds just slide into your hand. as I have previously written I've got both sorts of mag and the only difference is that you could loose or displace a box mag. It isn't like a military situation where you need to change the mag rapidly to keep shooting. Mostly I would only need one round because I have either missed and the beast has run off or the beast has been hit in which case it generally falls. occasionally a second shot might be needed if a second target is to be taken but generally it is only one round per beast.. Absolutely. Lots of folks sit at bench on a range however! That could have something to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 Why. you just drop the rounds into the mag well area and press them down with your thumb. and unloading is just a matter of holding your hand under the trapdoor and the rounds just slide into your hand. as I have previously written I've got both sorts of mag and the only difference is that you could loose or displace a box mag. It isn't like a military situation where you need to change the mag rapidly to keep shooting. Mostly I would only need one round because I have either missed and the beast has run off or the beast has been hit in which case it generally falls. occasionally a second shot might be needed if a second target is to be taken but generally it is only one round per beast.. I know the theory. In practice I'm just all fingers and thumbs! I usually end up not pressing down hard enough with a couple of rounds in (as you say, one as a back up) and I can't close the bolt. I press down a bit harder and then because there's space for more rounds I trap my thumb in the floorplate . Hey, I know I'm flamin' useless and perhaps I should have just stuck to shotguns but I enjoy all my shooting . I have used a detachable mag before and I must admit, it was easier. Oh, and I've never been on a [rifle] range in my life... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 23, 2015 Report Share Posted May 23, 2015 God ,we do have some pedants on here . How many rounds do you want to put in your rifle for stalking ?I only ever load two . Thumb them into the top of the mag and then thumb both down and close the bolt on an empty chamber when still stalking . One up the spout when up a high seat . Any body would think that loading a rifle was rocket science . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I have a sako 85 in .270 and love it. At the end of the day as long as the rifle suits you and gives you a good level of accuracy that is all that counts. I think that the .270 is a great round, those who say it is "to punchy" need to toughen up a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB1954 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 270W is a fine round, can't comment on the Remington 700 I have never used one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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