Looking at maybe getting one of these. Anyone ever own or have opinion? I know you guys are great at opinions. lol
thoughts on Remington 700 ADL stainless 30-06
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It'd be fine, but if it were me I'd try to find a tikka or an older tang safe Ruger.
I wouldn’t be crazy about the brake on a .30-06 hunting rifle, but it should be easily removed, if it bothers you. If it’s a trigger job on the factory trigger, I’d be leery of it unless I knew who did it. Easy enough to replace the trigger with an excellent aftermarket replacement.
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I'm not a fan of stainless, but ADLs are good to go. You can also convert them to BDL/CDL hinged floorplate style with relative ease.
I'm not a fan of stainless, but ADLs are good to go. You can also convert them to BDL/CDL hinged floorplate style with relative ease.
Any interest in this rig??? It is a Savage BVSS .308 and belongs to a Vet who is looking to sell. I can put you in touch with him @erkinator If you are interested.
I love the older Rem 700s... never had a stainless one though.
I did buy an ADL 700 in .30-06 from Wal-Mart... on clearance... for $220 out the door. This was about 2007 or so. That thing shot way better than other rifles that I've had- I don't know if it was that particular one or not, but after putting 5 shots into about a 1/2" circle (100 yards), Dad said he'd hang a blue ribbon on it and not change a thing.
Anyway, if it were an older 700, I wouldn't hesitate. I don't know about what they've been turning out the last five or so years. I haven't bought one in that time frame.
I did buy an ADL 700 in .30-06 from Wal-Mart... on clearance... for $220 out the door. This was about 2007 or so. That thing shot way better than other rifles that I've had- I don't know if it was that particular one or not, but after putting 5 shots into about a 1/2" circle (100 yards), Dad said he'd hang a blue ribbon on it and not change a thing.
Anyway, if it were an older 700, I wouldn't hesitate. I don't know about what they've been turning out the last five or so years. I haven't bought one in that time frame.
this is a much older model.having second thoughts now. Hate to back out though ,I have a question in about the trigger mainly casue of recall. Not heard yet
A few reasons really. The 06' isn't going to recoil enough to make a brake necessary, you aren't going to be putting hundreds of rounds through it off the bench, and it'll increase the dB dramatically and accelerate hearing loss when fired without hearing protection when hunting. I just hate brakes on hunting rifles until .300 Ultra Mag or bigger. In that case, I'd wear ear pro because I'd probably be spotting elk at distance and not be relying on my hearing much.
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You should be able to unscrew the brake and put a thread protector on. No worries.
I wouldn’t worry about the trigger, either. Factory Remington triggers are shit, pre- or post-recall. Replace it with a nice aftermarket and you’re good to go.
I wouldn’t worry about the trigger, either. Factory Remington triggers are shit, pre- or post-recall. Replace it with a nice aftermarket and you’re good to go.