Should I pick up this Remington 700?

[Kaneman]

Pawn shop across the street has a 700 in .270 with a Leupold scope (don't know what power) for $454. Looks to be in good condition. Wifey has been wanting me to pick up a solid rifle, and I'm thinkin' you can't go wrong at that price for a 700.

Thoughts?

['73 H1 Triple]

Price sounds good.

( here's my cynical optimism wondering why it's so cheap )
Look through the scope paying attention to the edges, make sure the focus is good everywhere.

Check out the bolt face for imprinting of the cartridge ( transfer of the cartridge "could" mean excessive pressure hand loads were used )

Check the safety for proper operation in the safe position.

Check the barrel with a bright light for pits or excessive erosion at the chamber mouth/neck.

Hope it checks out :thumb:

Jeff

[Kaneman]

Awesome advice, thanks bro!

[Cutty72]

Not a bad price, I picked up mine in 30-06 with a Leupold scope for about $500 new a couple years ago.
Give it a good once over then take it to the range and put some rounds through it.

[Adeptus_Minor]

That's basically what I have.
700 ADL, .270 Win, Leupold 3-9x40
Dad got it for me when I was.. umm.. 12? I forget... it was around then.
It hasn't brought down as many deer as I'd like, but that's no fault of the rifle's.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Thoughts?

How old is it?

Pre 1982's had a tendency to shoot on their own, in "Safe" mode.

JC

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

How old is it?

Pre 1982's had a tendency to shoot on their own, in "Safe" mode.

JC

I keep hearing about this but I've also read that the conditions under which this occurs aren't something a conscientious firearms handler would be apt to replicate.
If it really worries someone that much, there are several aftermarket trigger assemblies which offer an improved safety mechanism (besides being an all-around better trigger).

[tallywacker]

http://www.fishingbuddy.com/remington_700_problems

They have issues, but the 700 is the Army's sniper rifle and has been used around the world with success. A 700 VTR in .308 is my next purchase.

[Kaneman]

I'm not too worried about the 700 shooting on its own. The only way this weapon would be chambered would be if its pointed down range on target...its not like a Concealed Carry weapon that you keep chambered.

I'm about to go back up and look at it again....wifey is pushing me to get it so I'm going to have another good look.

I need to find out which specific 700 model it is.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

I'm about to go back up and look at it again....wifey is pushing me to get it so I'm going to have another good look.

sounds like a green light at that price!