Remington 700 vs 770 - Page 2

reynolds357 · January 31, 2015, 02:26 PM

The 770 is a piece of junk, but the barrel being press fit has nothing to do with it being a piece of junk. Steyr barrels are press fit and I doubt anyone would question the quality of Steyr. "Are they worth the money?" would be a good discussion, but I seriously doubt anyone would question their quality.

godale · January 31, 2015, 04:41 PM

compaing the 770 and 700 is not fair. a real comparission would be a 770 vs a axis or ruger american or maybe a budget marlin.people would always compare the 710 and 700. in reality the 710 should have been compared to a stevens 200. while i have shot theses guns and realized they do hit what you aim at, for the money involved with a 770 for the same or just a little more there are better options.

natman · February 1, 2015, 10:50 AM

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comparing the 770 and 700 is not fair. a real comparission would be a 770 vs a axis or ruger american or maybe a budget marlin

The OP wanted to make a decision between the 770 and the 700, but you still make an excellent point that the 700 and the 770 are in very different price classes.

Comparing the 770 to rifles that are nearer its price point would be fairer. Next to the Savage Axis, Ruger American or Marlin X7, the 770 is still vastly inferior.

The Axis, American and X7 are inexpensive rifles. The 770 is a cheap rifle. If I found a deal on one of the first three I'd be tempted to see how good a rifle I could make out of one with a little smoothing, bedding and fitting.

I wouldn't own a 770 if it were free.

godale · February 1, 2015, 06:09 PM

natman 2 years ago when i was looking for a budget rifle i went stevens 200. its basically the savage 110 action without the accutrigger. in my mind that action is a proven thing. there is so much stuff you can do to upgrade the stevens too.

reynolds357 · February 1, 2015, 07:55 PM

Godale, the only problem with the Stevens is that Savage no longer makes it.

zachattack2 · February 1, 2015, 08:32 PM

Reynolds, they don't make the Remington 700 ADL either.

RIDE-RED 350r · February 2, 2015, 05:31 PM

^^^ Not too hard to find good used ones though^^^

jimbob86 · February 2, 2015, 05:43 PM

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The 721 is part of the most recent recall.

Don't do it: They'll put a craptastic Lawyerproof trigger in it.....

Keep your 721's trigger clean and don't try to adjust it under 4 lbs. .....it'll be fine.

zachattack2 · February 2, 2015, 06:02 PM

Yeah you right red, there still out there used

reynolds357 · February 2, 2015, 09:24 PM

I can not find the Stevens. I bought them for donor actions to build on, but now if I find one it is way overpriced.

cdbeagle · February 3, 2015, 04:53 AM

I work the gun counter at Cabela's. We, along with Academy, Walmart and possibly others have special runs of ADL's made. Every day that I'm at work I see the 770's and shudder. It is the only bolt action rifle we carry that I cannot in good conscience sell to someone. I have an ADL .270 manufactured in 2004 with a synthetic stock that cost me $325.00 NIB. It came with a cheap scope that I immediately used for target practice. Mounted a Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 on it and it shoots sub-moa with 130 grain CoreLokts. Can't ask for better than that. While the current ADL actions seem to be not finished as well as the older ones - they are still 700 actions and with use or a little polishing still make for a very nice inexpensive hunting rifle or as a donor action. When I have the funds available I'll use an ADL action as the basis for my 6.5x06. I happen to prefer a blind magazine.

natman · February 3, 2015, 10:19 AM

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Every day that I'm at work I see the 770's and shudder. It is the only bolt action rifle we carry that I cannot in good conscience sell to someone.

When I worked in a shop I had a similar experience. The manager ordered a couple of 710s sight unseen when they first came out. They sat on the shelf for a long time because none of the salesmen wanted to show them to customers.

They finally became door prizes at a hunting club dinner.

"First prize is a new 770. Second prize is two 770s."

cdbeagle · February 3, 2015, 11:51 AM

On every one I've handled the bolt binds when you open it and close it.

precision_shooter · February 3, 2015, 12:04 PM

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On every one I've handled the bolt binds when you open it and close it.

That's likely due to the fact the 770's action is not mfg to fit the bolt. The 770 uses nylon (or similar material) inserts inside the action to fit the bolt. The 770 is the definition of cheap manufacturing...

BumbleBug · February 3, 2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by natman

"First prize is a new 770. Second prize is two 770s."

LOL...I love it!

For the price, buy a used 700 instead of the 770. Much better gun & much better resale value if you ever want to change.

FWIW...

...bug

zachattack2 · February 3, 2015, 04:07 PM

Ya tomorrow I am heading out to wheeling West Virginia to cabelas and getting a New Remington 700 ADL bolt action rifle!!! I am so exited I can not wait!

godale · February 3, 2015, 04:59 PM

went to that cabelas a few times when i lived in steubenville, ohio

02bigdogs17 · February 3, 2015, 05:01 PM

770 is the worst rifle I have ever owned and operated in my life. Very poor quality. For the price the Savage Axis is way better of a gun all the way around.

zachattack2 · February 3, 2015, 05:54 PM

Ya godale. I love cabelas cause it's so cool and I love looking at all their guns they have their.

Orion6 · February 3, 2015, 08:23 PM

Many big box stores carry ADL's still for less than $400.

The newer 783 is a far better rifle than the 770. Pricing in 2015 has come down to about $290 at most places.

I have a 783 and it is a fine shooter. I like it very much.

zachattack2 · February 3, 2015, 08:26 PM

Orion , what store has the ADL For less than $400??

Picher · February 4, 2015, 08:12 AM

These days, the SPS is a nicer rifle than the ADL. However, I've been reading very good things about the Rem783. Remington finally got an inexpensive rifle designed well. It's a real bargain!

cdbeagle · February 4, 2015, 08:31 AM

I think the SPS and ADL are about the same.

Rmart30 · February 4, 2015, 04:41 PM

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Orion , what store has the ADL For less than $400??

Wal mart runs them around here for $297 on sale 2 or 3 times a year... reg price on them is about $349-379. Ive bought 2 in the past 3 years time for $297 in the fall when the Remington $50 mail in rebate is going on. End up with about $270ish in them.
The Wally world 700 243 youth model I bought is one of my favorites.

dgludwig · February 9, 2015, 06:00 PM

[QUOTE] I have a total of 11 long guns and am looking for #12 which will be my last,

February 1, 2015, 08:32 PM	#31
zachattack2 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2015 Posts: 167	Reynolds, they don't make the Remington 700 ADL either. __________________ I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it - Clint Eastwood

February 2, 2015, 06:02 PM	#34
zachattack2 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2015 Posts: 167	Yeah you right red, there still out there used __________________ I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it - Clint Eastwood

February 3, 2015, 04:53 AM	#36
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	I work the gun counter at Cabela's. We, along with Academy, Walmart and possibly others have special runs of ADL's made. Every day that I'm at work I see the 770's and shudder. It is the only bolt action rifle we carry that I cannot in good conscience sell to someone. I have an ADL .270 manufactured in 2004 with a synthetic stock that cost me $325.00 NIB. It came with a cheap scope that I immediately used for target practice. Mounted a Bushnell Elite 4200 3-9x40 on it and it shoots sub-moa with 130 grain CoreLokts. Can't ask for better than that. While the current ADL actions seem to be not finished as well as the older ones - they are still 700 actions and with use or a little polishing still make for a very nice inexpensive hunting rifle or as a donor action. When I have the funds available I'll use an ADL action as the basis for my 6.5x06. I happen to prefer a blind magazine. __________________ Assistant Secretary - U.S. Dry Bean Council

February 3, 2015, 11:51 AM	#38
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	On every one I've handled the bolt binds when you open it and close it. __________________ Assistant Secretary - U.S. Dry Bean Council

February 3, 2015, 04:07 PM	#41
zachattack2 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2015 Posts: 167	Ya tomorrow I am heading out to wheeling West Virginia to cabelas and getting a New Remington 700 ADL bolt action rifle!!! I am so exited I can not wait! __________________ I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it - Clint Eastwood

January 31, 2015, 02:26 PM	#26
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	The 770 is a piece of junk, but the barrel being press fit has nothing to do with it being a piece of junk. Steyr barrels are press fit and I doubt anyone would question the quality of Steyr. "Are they worth the money?" would be a good discussion, but I seriously doubt anyone would question their quality.

January 31, 2015, 04:41 PM	#27
godale Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2014 Posts: 178	compaing the 770 and 700 is not fair. a real comparission would be a 770 vs a axis or ruger american or maybe a budget marlin.people would always compare the 710 and 700. in reality the 710 should have been compared to a stevens 200. while i have shot theses guns and realized they do hit what you aim at, for the money involved with a 770 for the same or just a little more there are better options.

February 1, 2015, 06:09 PM	#29
godale Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2014 Posts: 178	natman 2 years ago when i was looking for a budget rifle i went stevens 200. its basically the savage 110 action without the accutrigger. in my mind that action is a proven thing. there is so much stuff you can do to upgrade the stevens too.

February 1, 2015, 07:55 PM	#30
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Godale, the only problem with the Stevens is that Savage no longer makes it.

February 2, 2015, 05:31 PM	#32
RIDE-RED 350r Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2014 Posts: 425	^^^ Not too hard to find good used ones though^^^

February 2, 2015, 09:24 PM	#35
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	I can not find the Stevens. I bought them for donor actions to build on, but now if I find one it is way overpriced.

February 3, 2015, 04:59 PM	#42
godale Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2014 Posts: 178	went to that cabelas a few times when i lived in steubenville, ohio

February 3, 2015, 05:01 PM	#43
02bigdogs17 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 138	770 is the worst rifle I have ever owned and operated in my life. Very poor quality. For the price the Savage Axis is way better of a gun all the way around.

February 3, 2015, 05:54 PM	#44
zachattack2 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2015 Posts: 167	Ya godale. I love cabelas cause it's so cool and I love looking at all their guns they have their. __________________ I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it - Clint Eastwood

February 3, 2015, 08:23 PM	#45
Orion6 Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 340	Many big box stores carry ADL's still for less than $400. The newer 783 is a far better rifle than the 770. Pricing in 2015 has come down to about $290 at most places. I have a 783 and it is a fine shooter. I like it very much.

February 3, 2015, 08:26 PM	#46
zachattack2 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2015 Posts: 167	Orion , what store has the ADL For less than $400?? __________________ I have a very strict gun control policy: if there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it - Clint Eastwood

February 4, 2015, 08:12 AM	#47
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	These days, the SPS is a nicer rifle than the ADL. However, I've been reading very good things about the Rem783. Remington finally got an inexpensive rifle designed well. It's a real bargain!

February 4, 2015, 08:31 AM	#48
cdbeagle Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2012 Location: Justin Texas Posts: 313	I think the SPS and ADL are about the same. __________________ Assistant Secretary - U.S. Dry Bean Council

February 9, 2015, 06:00 PM	#50
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	[QUOTE] I have a total of 11 long guns and am looking for #12 which will be my last, __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member