January 31, 2015, 02:26 PM | #26 |
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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.
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January 31, 2015, 04:41 PM | #27 |
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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.
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February 1, 2015, 10:50 AM | #28 | |
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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. |
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February 1, 2015, 06:09 PM | #29 |
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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.
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February 1, 2015, 07:55 PM | #30 |
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Godale, the only problem with the Stevens is that Savage no longer makes it.
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February 1, 2015, 08:32 PM | #31 |
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Reynolds, they don't make the Remington 700 ADL either.
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February 2, 2015, 05:31 PM | #32 |
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^^^ Not too hard to find good used ones though^^^
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February 2, 2015, 06:02 PM | #34 |
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Yeah you right red, there still out there used
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February 2, 2015, 09:24 PM | #35 |
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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.
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February 3, 2015, 04:53 AM | #36 |
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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.
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They finally became door prizes at a hunting club dinner. "First prize is a new 770. Second prize is two 770s." |
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February 3, 2015, 11:51 AM | #38 |
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On every one I've handled the bolt binds when you open it and close it.
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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 |
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February 3, 2015, 04:07 PM | #41 |
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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!
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February 3, 2015, 04:59 PM | #42 |
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went to that cabelas a few times when i lived in steubenville, ohio
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February 3, 2015, 05:01 PM | #43 |
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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.
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February 3, 2015, 05:54 PM | #44 |
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Ya godale. I love cabelas cause it's so cool and I love looking at all their guns they have their.
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February 3, 2015, 08:23 PM | #45 |
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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 |
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Orion , what store has the ADL For less than $400??
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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!
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February 4, 2015, 08:31 AM | #48 |
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I think the SPS and ADL are about the same.
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[QUOTE] I have a total of 11 long guns and am looking for #12 which will be my last,
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