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Posted: 3/12/2017 6:03:27 PM EDT
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I had one in 257 Roberts. Good gun without that bolt lock nonsense.
I put this rifle in a pillar bedded stock and it shot 3/4 inch groups all day. Only problem was ammo selection. With 8mm you get a very good caliber with good ammo selection. Get one. Me, I am trying to find one in 7mm to go with my Rutgers in 7 and 6.5mm. If I can stay away from sig 1911's. |
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Posted: 3/12/2017 6:44:02 PM EDT
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I just saw that Tikka also produces an 8MM Mauser rifle, the T3 Hunter.
So the question becomes, would you rather have the Remington or the Tikka, and why? |
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Posted: 3/12/2017 7:36:14 PM EDT
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I just saw that Tikka also produces an 8MM Mauser rifle, the T3 Hunter. So the question becomes, would you rather have the Remington or the Tikka, and why? Tikka out of the box but the 700 has a huge aftermarket. I also refuse to buy anything new from Remington out of principle. |
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Posted: 3/12/2017 7:41:27 PM EDT
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1. 8mm is a terrific caliber. Solid killing power without excessive recoil.
2. Reloaders dream, especially with cast lead bullets. 3. If the rifle is an older Remington and in good shape at a fair price go for it. 4. If recent production from Remlin, let it go. 5. In case of item 4, go for the Tikka very fast. Tikkas are VERY nice, high quality arms, and fairly priced. |
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Posted: 3/12/2017 8:36:12 PM EDT
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1. 8mm is a terrific caliber. Solid killing power without excessive recoil. 2. Reloaders dream, especially with cast lead bullets. 3. If the rifle is an older Remington and in good shape at a fair price go for it. 4. If recent production from Remlin, let it go. 5. In case of item 4, go for the Tikka very fast. Tikkas are VERY nice, high quality arms, and fairly priced. Bah, see...#4 is kinda/sorta the problem. The Rem is a Classic series 700, they only made the 8MM model for one year, 2004. The one I'm looking at on GB is $1200, but NIB. It's just sat unfired for 13 years. The Tikka is NIB also, just happens to be current production. If I remember correctly, 2004 was still Remington's "good" period. The Tikka is about half the price of the Remington, though. I'm torn. |
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Posted: 3/12/2017 9:34:46 PM EDT
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My buddy uses a 700 classic in 8MM for 90% of his deer hunting. It's a good rifle in a good cartridge.
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Posted: 3/13/2017 1:03:49 AM EDT
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Bah, see...#4 is kinda/sorta the problem. The Rem is a Classic series 700, they only made the 8MM model for one year, 2004. The one I'm looking at on GB is $1200, but NIB. It's just sat unfired for 13 years. The Tikka is NIB also, just happens to be current production. If I remember correctly, 2004 was still Remington's "good" period. The Tikka is about half the price of the Remington, though. I'm torn. In this case I would say go for the Tikka, unless you are collecting the entire series of "Classic" Remingtons. I would not pay the premium for just one of the guns...................unless it was a Winchester Model 70 from around 1984-96. It would have to be controlled feed as well. Sound like you have a Tikka in your future. Oh, and use the savings for better glass. |
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Posted: 3/13/2017 1:25:09 AM EDT
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I have a NIB 700 Classic in 300 H&H
Love the rifle. I want to buy a second one for a shooter. Correct answer would be to get both. |
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Posted: 3/16/2017 10:30:23 PM EDT
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I owned a 700 Classic in 8mm. It was a nice rifle. Not the most accurate 700 I've owned but plenty good for hunting. I bought it 2 years ago like new for $300 from a guy hurting for quick cash. Sold it last year for $750 to a guy at my range who couldn't live without it. I've owned several 700 Classic era rifles & all have been solid.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 4:37:03 PM EDT
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I remember them having a hard time unloading those and places like CDNN blew out the remaining stock. They were nice rifles and the timeline works for still being a well made rifle.
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Posted: 3/28/2017 11:45:54 PM EDT
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The classic is a very nice rifle. I have a 7mm Mauser.
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Posted: 3/29/2017 11:25:36 AM EDT
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it would be a lot better if the ammo companies would load it to its full potential. both Remington and Winchester load it to 30-30 ballistics, a 170 grain bullet to 22-2300 fps, with the right load it is equal to the 30.06, I guess American ammo manufacturers are afraid of the old 88 commission rifles with the .318 bore.
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