Howa 1500 or the Remington 700 for accuracy?

wdallis · November 27, 2015, 11:20 AM

Looking for a rifle that I can shoot deer out at 300 yards if need be. I am looking at the .243, hoping that some one has had both of these rifles. Not looking to modify, except maybe the trigger?

ThomasT · November 27, 2015, 01:53 PM

I would think the 700 would have a very slight edge in accuracy. But then again maybe not. Either one will make 300 yard shots. You might be more of the limiting factor on that. But if you can do your part they certainly will.

I would prefer a bigger round myself. If you want to stay short action the 260, 7-08 or 308 would be a better choice. But thats only an opinion.

Pahoo · November 27, 2015, 02:16 PM

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Either one will make 300 yard shots.

True and recently did some follow-up scope work on the range with the Howa-1500. I was very impressed with the performance. Our max range was 200yds and target was an 6" steel plate. When we first checked out the scope at 100yds, we easily shot a 2" group. To be fair, have not shot a 700 for a number of years so I'm not as current on it's performance. ......

Be Safe !!!

buck460XVR · November 27, 2015, 02:49 PM

Both should be acceptable 300 yard deer guns right outta the box.

November 27, 2015, 11:20 AM	#1
wdallis Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Posts: 18	Howa 1500 or the Remington 700 for accuracy? Looking for a rifle that I can shoot deer out at 300 yards if need be. I am looking at the .243, hoping that some one has had both of these rifles. Not looking to modify, except maybe the trigger?

November 27, 2015, 01:53 PM	#2
ThomasT Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,753	I would think the 700 would have a very slight edge in accuracy. But then again maybe not. Either one will make 300 yard shots. You might be more of the limiting factor on that. But if you can do your part they certainly will. I would prefer a bigger round myself. If you want to stay short action the 260, 7-08 or 308 would be a better choice. But thats only an opinion.

November 27, 2015, 02:49 PM	#4
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	Both should be acceptable 300 yard deer guns right outta the box.