An All New Remington 700. The Remington 700 Alpha 1

[@1Whitetail]

The second rifle I ever bought way back when.. a Remington 700 ADL 7 mag in 1976. I still use it on a regular basis . I installed a Leopold 3x10 scope on it then and both still working beautifully. I'll keep a proven quality design.

[@MrFlyme123]

I owned a 1972 Remington 700 BDL in 7mm Remington Magnum. It was and remains the Best!

[@500spectre]

Remington should of offered this at a lower price. I think they need to get people to trust the brand again and lowering the price would of appealed to more people. They may not get the profits they want initially, but they need to work on growing their brand and reputation back.

[@midwestgunworks]

I think some affordable options will be coming. The stock and trigger really upped the price on this model.

[@jmgates09]

Should be 1000 to 1200

[@Reload4Hobby]

​@@jmgates09 should be 800.

[@chucksherron]

​@@Reload4HobbyI'll take a plain wood ADL stock for $650 but that will probably never even be close to available.

[@thepracticalrifleman]

@@Reload4Hobby ha that’s funny.

[@jonathanrawls9992]

I like to have confidence that my money is well spent. There is nothing better than finding a well priced, used Rem 700 at a pawn shop and making it your own.

[@jaimemondragon9967]

What do u recommend to look for to spot a good one

[@variableknife4702]

Extractor = win. Side bolt release = win. Longer case capacity = win. HOW DOES IT SHOOT? I don't care if it makes camp, cooks dinner and cleans game if it doesn't shoot.

[@midwestgunworks]

Good point. Unfortunately we weren't able to shoot this one. I think it will shoot well, but we shall see as more get into the wild.

[@Simon-talks]

Only accurate rifles are interesting

[@ChrisLacy-yb7vn]

Lol I THINK it will shoot. He don't know nothing about the gun then.

[@todd0695]

I have owned two Remington 700 Sendero SS rifles. Both were very solid and accurate--the first with no modification, the second after blueprinting. I'd love to see Remington offer the Sendero with (1) a more modern stock shape (long-range hunter style, or perhaps several options), (2) a more modern trigger (that I can dial down to two pounds), and (3) a competitive accuracy guarantee.

[@chrisowen5497]

Lots of good upgrades, but they need quality most of all. If the quality is there, then it is well worth it. My Rem 700 was from 2004, and works great with a tweaked factory trigger and a better stock. Wanted another, but the quality was in the toilet. I pray this is better.

[@USMC6976]

Yes, I improved mine with an extend bolt handle and a muzzle break. It is .308 and shot super great right out of the box.

[@TedJ71]

All my 700’s have had Jewel triggers and Sako extractors put in. Wouldn’t trade them for anything, a few are on 2nd and third barrels. A 700 action with a good Hart, Pacnor , Shilen or any of the top barrel makers are very hard to beat!

[@davidbaker5701]

I have 6 700s. All are BDL except a Sendero in 7mm STW. All but one have set triggers and Leopold scopes with 2-piece mounts. I have never liked the look of the piece mounts. All were floated and bedded and I had one recrowned. They have been excellent. The action is smooth and even though many cost only $495 when I bought them, they worked perfectly. I have never noticed any handicaps stemming from my (in- front-of-the trigger) bolt release either. Different does not always mean better.

[@Threegunmaster]

For those of us that don't own a classic Remington 700 or at least not enough of them this will be great. Biggest problem I have it will be for sale way over MSRP just like everything else, look at new Marlins.

[@paul7754]

'MINO's - Marlins In Name Only. Ruger makes and yeah they're pushing $1000! What I've seen and read they might be worth it. Henry has many options to consider also - I likes a good lever gun!

[@Threegunmaster]

@@paul7754 I really would like to have a new Marlin 336 in 30/30 msrp is $950 which I could swing ,but $1700 is the cheapest I've found them. Ripping people off is all that is.

[@paul7754]

@@Threegunmaster Yep! Ever check out the all American Henry's? They've got side loaders now but you can still fill the tube from the end. I've handled a few but never owned one. I only have one Marlin lever - 336 'Trapper' with the 16 inch barrel and smooth saddle stock (no pistol grip like a Winchester). Thought I'd someday own a 336 'rifle' model and I tried like hell when the news broke but they were gone. I knew people that bought a couple just to sell for twice the price they paid. Another kind of ripping people off!

[@Threegunmaster]

@@paul7754 I've been a marlin and Winchester fan my whole life ,I've shot several Henry's and they just aren't for me really.

[@twb7691]

@@Threegunmaster I'm curious, what is it about Henry's that make it not for you?

[@ashemsavage6842]

I m sooooo Happy with my Good Old 700

[@Redskin4ever]

What they have done is great, only problem is price. I have 2 700's adl, 270, 30-06 both are amazing stock shooters. Paid less for both of them than the Alpha 1 costs. But I wanted some of the new features that this new 700 has. So 10 years ago I bought a Tikka TC 3. Paid $619, its lighter, shorter, and very accurate. Maybe someday I can afford the 700 Alpha 1. If I feel the need for a fluted, threaded barrel. Maybe.

[@NeroontheGoon]

Finally, a real extractor mechanism.

[@CanusDirusx]

I have the Remington 700 Magpul in 300 win mag. It’s decent for the price. It performs solidly with a Timney trigger and a muzzle break. A small thing that irks me is the removable bolt knob is threaded in 5/16-18 threads instead of the standard 5/16-24 threads that every aftermarket market bolt handle is threaded in. Hopefully Remington figured out what standard bolt handle knob threads are for this one.

[@joncavallo4391]

Now, when the company that took over Remington will get back to building 700's and BDL's like they used to be built, they'll have something to crow about! That should have been done before trying to serve up something different so most of us could see if the quality and manufacturing were up to par again! Matte bluing on any gun doesn't impress me, especially as it's easily rust prone! The bolt release was never a pain in the butt being located in upper portion of the trigger guard! My opinion though. Like I mentioned previously, bring back the old we all loved with exact quality control and better materials if possible, then we firearms shooters will make the call whether Remington is back to rejoin the marketplace as a top five brand again!

[@secondlibertygunclub924]

I love my Remington 700! I got it in 2015 in .308. One of my all time favorite rifles.

[@Simon-talks]

Sweet! I just picked up a brand new Winchester Model 70 Super Grade with ridiculous figuring in the walnut and in .308! Now i'm trying to decide on what scope I want to get for it...

[@benbaker8886]

Fluting on the bolt does have a useful function. If you’ve ever had your bolt freeze in sub zero temperatures, you know how hard it is to break it open. The fluting reduces the surface area, which helps to prevent it from freezing in place.

[@KB_86]

Very nice. Remington should have done this a long time ago. I understand the price given the stock but it would be a good idea to expand the line a little bit right off the rip and offer one with a cheaper stock at around the 1k price point. Something similar to a standard stock that Bergara offers. Not that bs tupperware stock that Remington use to offer either. Hopefully if the platform sells well they start offering many more configurations to. Like a target model, PRS models and maybe a super lightweight mountain hunter model. I know people have gotten used to hating on Remington as of late for good reason but this is a huge step in the right direction. The upgrades are fantastic! Threaded bolt knob and the sako style extractor are awesome! Love it!

[@HazardousRob]

They will probably expand the line with options that have traditional composite stocks

[@AingeruJuezJuez]

Totally in love with this rifle. Looking forward to buy it!

[@MrGuitars8]

The 700 Has Always been an AMAZING RIFLE , I REALLY LIKE THIS NEW ONE AND I WILL GET ONE OF THESE FOR SURE . I ALSO REALLY LIKE THE 5R IN THE BARREL AND THE NEW TRIGGER !!!!!

[@samuelw.3992]

I just got a REM 700 sps tactical. An now I go read reviews how it’s junk. Lmao my luck…. But in all honesty I’m going to put it in a mdt chassis and drop a timney in it. I do have a rem 700 vssf 220 swift it’s sick. It’s like a late 80s early 90s model. It’s why I got the sps.

[@dgambrel9241]

Finally they make something people want. About 20 years late, but finally. I’ll buy one of these.

[@BtRct]

Bought a 700 CDL in .30-06 in 2016 or 2017. Waited to shoot it until I drew deer tags years later. I could not get a tight group with 8-10 different match grade ammo. Best I got was maybe 1.75 inches. Bag rests, bipod, barrel cooling. Nothing worked. Shot my CVA Cascade immediately afterwards. Got 0.52 MOA at 100 yds using cheap Winchester XP ammo. I traded in my 700 for a Bergara Sierra Wilderness in .30-06. I wanted to love the 700, I read about their reputation in my Vietnam war books and military novels as a teenager. I was excited to make that my first ever hunting rifle purchase after I got out of the Marine Corps. Then I began reading about quality control issues with production. Its sad to see such an American icon go down the drain. I hope these new 700s can be re-kindle the American craftsmanship that I always heard it to be. $1700 for a 700 is too much. The focus should be to start with feeding, accuracy, and reliability first. Then offer higher tiered models one the reputation gets restored.

[@invictus3598]

It looks like a Remington miss! $1,700.00 for a synthetic stock, a 22" barrel, and a cost saving action? It would've been better to just replicate the original 700 with modern materials and precision manufacturing methods. Exactly what was wrong with the original that couldn't be improved with the addition of a few select modern aftermarket parts? So, I have to pass on this one, since I don't see a serious hunting rifle here!

[@tomyousch7070]

Exactly, way too much money for an company that manufactured rifles with people killing trigger assemblies for years and refused to fix them until bankruptcy forced them, or did they fix them?? I’ll stick to my dependable Winchesters, Rugars, Marlins, Smith and Weasons, H&K, Weatherby that have better quality safeties and half the price.

[@LeonardStone-vh9cm]

Finally they changed the bolt ,now I will consider a Remington

[@jrhunt414]

I don’t understand why anyone paid money to put Remingtons name on a 700 rifle. Nobody will pay that money for a black Remington with a composite stock and no cheek weld. Would have been better off buying the factory and rebranding if this is what they want to make as their flagship rifle. No patents holding anyone back from making a 700. For that money I’ll take a Weatherby, Ruger, Browning, or Winchester every day of the week. Yes a good upgrade and improvement but that price is insane and not competitive for a rifle that has been copied by so many manufacturers. Remington should instead focus their efforts on their pump rifles and woodsmaster auto loaders. That’s their niche, and where they have the most loyal fan base. I see a lot of hunters in the woods and I see more Remington 742s and pump rifles in 30-06 being carried than any other rifle by a large margin. Remington customers want classic Remington designs and classic branding. The want checkered wood stocks, and they want the woodsmaster and wingmaster brand. Give us engraved game scenes again. People will pay the money for those guns. Slap first edition on it and people will pay more. The only way people will pay 1700 for a 700 is if it is an Africa or Alaska edition in 375, 338, 416, or 458 or a BDL in 7 mag, 30-06, 300 mag, 338, 35 Whelen. That stock is a disappointment, it doesn’t even have a Monte Carlo. If this is their “alpha” pinnacle 700 then they missed the mark hard. I want Remington to be successful but I don’t think this is how they will do it. What’s next, a $1700 Remington 1911 or a version 3 of the R51? If I bought Remington my first products out the door would be pump and auto loader woodsmaster rifles and Wingmaster 870 shotguns followed by BDL 700s all with wood stocks and engravings and REM arms first edition slapped on it in gold letters. That’s my 2 cents. I guess we will wait and see what else they put out.

[@midwestgunworks]

Tell us how you really feel...

[@jmgates09]

It's alot of 700s worth over 1700 in normal calibers but they all 20 years old or older

[@RGH5760]

Remington needs to get back into the firearms game with something waaaay less expensive, something in the Browning A Bolt, Winchester XPR, or even the Tika T3 range dollars wise. Just sticking the name Remington 700 on it and charging premium dollars won’t bring back the consumers. And quite frankly for the price tag of $1700 I’d be putting another SAKO in my gun safe.

[@kirkmartin2223]

Holy crap $1750 for an untried new model of rem700? I think big green completely missed the price point especially after churning out crap for the last 10+ years then going bankrupt AND having reliable/proven and cheaper competition in the same space such as howa and bergara and tikka. This should have had a msrp of $800

[@christopherramsey1509]

Good lord, man, it's got a $650 stock and a $200 piece of bottom metal on it. From what I read from people at the Remington Writers summit, these things are shooting in the .3's with factory ammo. $1700 for a rifle that offers the best of custom features is a bargain. It would cost you $5000 to have this built by a custom Smith.

[@kirkmartin2223]

@@christopherramsey1509 .3" is worth $1700.

[@luisp.cuellar619]

They are crazy.

[@ChrisLacy-yb7vn]

These idiot raping the Remington 700 name and the people who want one with a price of 1700 they will have to be stupid to buy one when they can get guaranteed sub moa with a 450 dollar guns multiple of them.

[@DV-cm3tb]

Looks like a good value when you compare to other rifles with the same features.

[@SuperSneakySniper]

Ooooh idk. I feel like they should have kept the standard mag size. One of Remingtons' main redeeming factors is easy aftermarket stock replacement. Coulda dropped the price a bit and left the magwell alone imo. But the other changes are surely welcome. Price is a bit steep though, for what is essentially a Bergara. Though, I'd trust a one-piece Alpha One bolt over those welded Bergara bolts. And I detest the coned bolt face of the Bergara, which makes pre-fit barrel replacements a bit more restricted for no real benefit... 8-40 screws are also a welcomed change over the B-14s dinky screws.

[@TomLang91]

Keep the quality and for sure price up. I think thats the only way. Dont forget the pachmayr recoil pad & oberndorf aluminium trigger guard. 👌

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

I like it. There is nothing bad about this rifle. There are some good improvements over the 700. It is a bit pricey though. However I think that Remington will sell plenty of them.

[@PattersonHomestead]

I imagine that the price will drop once production and inventory increases nation wide.

[@christophercrawford-qv4up]

I am a novice. I am interested in purchasing due to Vietnam War Marine snipers making the 700 308 famous . Would this be worth the price or would a 700 ADL be better suited?

[@johnstansak7867]

I will give Remonfton credit, they outdid themselves. I was intrigued until the $1,700 price tag. You get a lot of Browning for a lot less. Keep trying.

[@ChrisLacy-yb7vn]

The remington wanna bee 700 rape is the new name lol

[@jeffreylocke8808]

Three lug 60 degree bolt head would be an improvement with scope clearance issues. You missed that but the Ruger American did not.

[@FXIIBeaver]

Lug count matters 0.

[@windellpenton]

Skip the Ruger American.. X-Bolt, Tikka T3 X .. I’m a 3 lug fan..

[@NeilMacEwen-u7i]

I have one on 8x57 it's my pride and joy, with hornady match it has a 1/4 " group at 400 yards My collection spans about 8 safes and this is my #1

[@henryying8689]

The fluting on the bolt... helps it from freezing in cold weather...

[@davidbabin387]

Remington must be out of their f#$&ing minds!!!! This is not a rifle priced for hunters, I have one I bought back in the early '80's, and it still runs wonderfully. Also, at a cost at one fifth of that one. Hope they don't make many, because I don't think anyone would take out a loan to buy one. Shame on you Remington!!!!!!!

[@garyK.45ACP]

An iconic, and ironic rifle. It was introduced in 1962 and became an instant commercial success. 2 years later, Winchester made changes to the Model 70, essentially making it into a Remington 700. Recessed bolt face with spring loaded extractor, plunger ejector, eliminated the cone breech People went CRAZY, saying Winchester had ruined the Model 70 and sales fell drastically. 🤷‍♂

[@joeymurphy5617]

I owned one of the push feed Winchester Model 70’s you speak of. 1969 .338 Win Mag. It shot fine. Just a push fed bolt in a 70 seems cursed.

[@reohomebound]

I bought my 700 BDL in 270 cal in 1966 for $ 129. Still hunt with it in Maine.

[@Jhplp]

Dam, when you first started talking about the features, I was thinking maybe $1000. 1700 is crazy for that rifle when there are so many better options. Hell, the b14 hmr is in the 800-1000 price range and probably still has a nicer action.

[@mrjeffjob]

Agreed. I have both actions and the B is smoother, good trigger, side bolt release and great barrel. The base Hunter is $700 although I like the heavier barrel on the $829 model. Another plus on the B is the 700 footprint so I can swap out stocks, triggers, scope bases etc with almost limitless options.

[@steveharvey6421]

The days of gun owners being nostalgic about Remington are long gone. Burned to many bridges for me.

[@HazardousRob]

I mean.. the hand laid carbon fiber stock alone is worth about 500-700... not sure how you thought this was gonna be $1000 rifle.

[@jamespmullin21753]

Ruger 77, Remington 700, Winchester 70, Savage 111, where have they gone?

[@Yelladog78]

Much needed upgrades to the action

[@matthewmiddleton5522]

I will probably buy this. Wish they would sell the action as a stand alone item.

[@midwestgunworks]

Hopefully they will!

[@ryaniam22]

Finally someone making magazines for longer heavy for caliber bullets

[@JCann]

Is it factory bedded? Does it have an integral recoil lug, or pinned maybe? I think I’ll stick with my Tikkas

[@nebraskaman8247]

I would say this is a step in the right direction. Although, if I were really going to spend the money, I would prob just buy that stock and a custom action. A custom trued Howa can be built for appx $3000-3200. Which isn’t much more than this rifle, and would have a top tier barrel etc. it would also be pillar epoxy bedded, which this rifle isn’t. I’ve learned my lesson on expensive factory rifles/custom factory rifles. They are just that…expensive factory rifles. I’ve gotten to where for a factory rifle my max is a grand. Because anything over that, and the benefit really isn’t there much. It may have a fancy stock, although it isn’t properly bedded so it doesn’t really matter.

[@practicalplinking6133]

All of this is secondary- how's it's accuracy ??

[@MidwestPapa_715]

Woulda been nice to see a 3 lug bolt. Looks nice overall.

[@Mikeuser2358]

Remarms hit the ball out of the park with this one. I got the Alpha 1, and man, it's got all the cool new features. And let me tell ya, their customer service is top-notch. Those haters talking smack probably never even laid a finger on this model or any other Remarms gun. These guys have the lowest return rate ever in gunmaking history, like less than 0.1%. Pretty impressive, right?

[@MichaelLloyd]

Looks like the Ruger Ranch Rifle on the outside but that barrel sure doesn't look or sound like the Ruger. The side bolt release is one of those "it's about time" things. Threaded barrel is a nice add. The longer mag well is a good thing. All of my factory 700 Rem rifles have porn star throats that make it impossible to load long range bullets properly. Very nice except the price. I have a couple of 700's. 7mm Rem Mag Sendero, .223 Tactical, and .308 Tactical. They all shoot great. I'm working on a TTSX load for the 7mm Rem Mag and .308 today.

[@Perry2186]

no left hand option PASSS

[@MoragTong_]

I own a 700 SPS Tactical and it's a great rifle...but for $1700 you can get an RPR in 6.5 Credmoor.

[@tammyfuller8827]

I don’t see a $1,700 rifle in your hands, Weatherby Vanguard any day for the price, Howa 1500, Good to see their using a better trigger, I’ve got one of their rifles from 25-30 years ago, Stainless Steel ingraved edition 308, Had to change the trigger, Changed it to a timney, I wouldn’t trade it for one of the new ones, I thought the Remington rifle company moved south. How hard is the bolt to take apart, Field strip, The old 700s take 3 hands and a vice, Like the changes, Butt the price, That’s not a custom gun, Made like any other one piece bolt gun, OVERPRICED!!!!

[@TheSuburban15]

I was on board until you brought up the price. I'm back on the Bergara HmR Pro.

[@1valg]

So you went from one piece of crap to another 😅

[@ronladuke7235]

Not sure why they would change the bolt release, I have owned 4 700s and never had an issue with the bolt release? A 3 lug bolt would have been a change that I would appreciate.

[@dross1492]

My 700s were blueprinted by a master smith. When one adds a good barrel & trigger an incredibly accurate rifle is born.

[@eugenegress5896]

The old ones had good enough, great barrels. All they needed was TIMNEY TRIGGERS to make them near perfect. They screwed around over this dam Trigger crap, far to long. You never saw Tikka , and many other Mfg , with a Trigger disaster like Remington. REMINGTON, has only one choice, Prove it to the consumer, grab a production rifle and shoot it, show the groups on line.

[@dangelen7606]

Appreciate that they went for a aluminium triggerguard. Many of the mainstream brands has gone full plastic and i hate that

[@Tribalius]

Amen!

[@sammartinez8084]

No thanks to much money 🤑🤑 but I love my old 700 3oo6👍👍👍👍

[@draconian6692]

Best thing you can do is increase twist rate of all cartridges

[@dylanmorvant1041]

Doesn’t really make a difference Ron Spoomer did a video on the new .270 twist rate.

[@basedjorts]

@@dylanmorvant1041 not everyone is a hunter shooting light for caliber bullets to 200 yards.

[@dylanmorvant1041]

@@basedjorts the lighter grain bullets actually carry more energy further down range than the heavier bullets according to the ballistics. You can put a faster twist rate but your cartridge case will always have a limited powder capacity. Like the .270 cartridge just doesn’t have enough powder to really push heavier grain bullets more effectively than lighter grain bullets.

[@basedjorts]

@@dylanmorvant1041 not necessarily. Lighter bullets drop energy far faster than heavier bullets. The .270 has plenty of capacity to push heavy .277 caliber bullets.

[@dylanmorvant1041]

@@basedjorts Browning is going to a 7.5 twist on there .270. I’m going off of what the numbers that were stated but a .270 150gr. Accubond LR at muzzle is 2918fps out to 600 yards it still carries 1393 ft lbs of energy. 165gr. Accubond LR at muzzle is 2,700fps out 600 yards only carries 1284ft lbs of energy. 170gr. EOL at muzzle is 2650fps out to 600 yards 1370ft lbs of energy. The only thing that’s beneficial to the heavier bullets is the BC less drift. Now using as a target round probably would be more beneficial to others for drift but for hunting applications the twist rate doesn’t have affect. Every cartridge has its case set powder capacity you start putting larger bullets into it the less powder you have to drive it.

[@joshjuliot]

You can get all of these features in the Bergara hmr pro, with the ability to change out bolt heads, should you want to do that for whatever reason, at a lower price point. Even the Bergara b-14 actions are smooth and every one I’ve had the pleasure of shooting was pretty accurate. Remington has been sub par for a few years now, and coming back into the game with that kind of price tag, even with a new and improved rifle, is going to be hard for some people to stomach. $1,700 isn’t a “give it a try” price for most people. If I’m paying that kind of money for a rifle, I’d rather go with one know will serve me well. I’ll pay $1,500 for a Bergara if I’m going to drop that kind of money on a production rifle.

[@jeffreyhall838]

I love the upgrades but for that price it should be stainless

[@mryang3644]

Yall must have forgotten about the Remington titanium action models huh... that was an upgrade

[@blackie1of4]

Most hunters window shop.. and zone in on what's popular based off of opinions and reviews! That being said.. we still love to walk into the local gun shop and browse. We'll pick up a few.. look them over.. work the bolt.. and of course look at the price tag! Then our wheels will spin as we gravitate towards the best bang for the buck! Will we over pay? Highly doubtful! However.. if it looks great.. feels good in the hands.. it will sell! But it better shoot!!! One moa has become the standard we expect! My opinions

[@JeffBerquist]

I have a Remington 700 BDL 7mm mag That I bought 30 years ago because it had a detachable metal magazine and it's a great rifle. Just shot my bull elk with it this year. Apparently Remington does not offer any new models with a detachable mag so I will be looking at other rifle manufactures at a third of the price of the new Remingtons. I could still buy a cheaper rifle and put a Timney trigger for less. Ruger, Tikka, Cascade, Savage, Mossberg to name a few.

[@curtiscrystalnelson7034]

The extractor will be a major improvement, but not $1700 worth

[@MUCKLEECH]

Overpriced for sure, needs to be a lot closer to 1k

[@davidhayes7596]

Remington should go ahead and standardize the 6.5 - 06 in an ackly with a rate of twist that favors a 140 to 160 grain bullet. Just an idea.

[@Mattytube18]

What’s the new cartridge oval length spec?

[@ICU2B4UDO]

The bolt is called "Jeweled." You're welcome...

[@chethaynes5802]

Great Report. Thank You.

[@jimscallen6452]

Looks nice. But I’ll stick to my Remington 700 XCR 2

[@hugtango]

but is it then a long action or short action or medium action ? I mean is it a "short" action allowing to shoot for example 7mm-08 with 180 grains vld ? or will it accomodate as well 7mm rem mag at CIP length. Is it going to replace the SA and LA and opt an LA fit all ??

[@Accuracy1st]

Part of this price point is that AGStock which is carbon fiber and they are excellent. Even with a contract Rem is still going to pay at least 500.00 each. Individuals are paying over 700. I have 2 of them purchased Feb this year Remington 700 actions, serial numbers starting with RR are a huge problem with the bolt and ejecting. They have to be fixed by tig welding. Anyone who has a 700 with serial number starting with RR, get rid of it or get it fixed

[@swamper2fly]

What do they weld.

[@Accuracy1st]

@@swamper2fly need to have the bolt handle taken off, the cam on the bolt handle built up by tig welding and the bolt tig welded back in place. If you take the firing pin assembly out of the bolt hold the bolt against the receiver lugs and lift it straight up, it should hit the cam and the bolt should move rearward from .060 to .100”. All of the RR bolts just barely hit the top of the cam on the top of the receiver and barely move the bolt back any more than about .010-.020”. That’s not enough. The cam is what breaks the cartridge loose from the chamber after the cartridge is fired.

[@brock3426]

I understand people want a lower price gun. But I think we have enough cheap options with flimsy stocks that flex and rust easy flooding the market as is. I wanna see good built rifles that last a life time that you can hand down to your kids like they used to be. Like the older guns. Like the older Winchester and Remington 700 and I want to see a hunting rifle that can shoot more than 3 rounds before the barrel heats up to much. I think this rifle is nice. A better option than that cheap crap with flimsy stock with sloppy bolts.i would also like to see an option with iron sights other than the old bdl.and the bdl cdl bolt is the smoothest bolt out there put it in all your rifles.

[@timothym2241]

I think they will sell some, but it doesn’t seem particularly attractive at that price, unless they prove to be extraordinarily accurate.

[@seriousshooters5051]

So this is the top dog, still running the Traditional Rem700 as was to get people at a good price.

[@jamiebaker1035]

You lost me at 6.5 Creedmoor!!! .....I've had a couple 700's for over 20 years. One is BDL in .280 Remington and the other is a 700 Sendero in 300 Remington Ultra Mag. These two guns have been all over the world on multiple hunting trips from Africa, Alaska, Canada, and several western states. These two guns are workhorse to me and priceless due the trophies and memories I've made while carrying them in the field on my hunting trips...

[@aplaceholderbplaceholder9524]

Is the action bedded?

[@sdfswords]

The 700 is iconic for all the right reasons.

[@Setsuna51]

I prefer and love the older Remington 700s. If they stop selling these classics, I am staying in the used market.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

It’s about like Remington not to offer this rifle in the newer Hornady cartridges such as the 6.5 , 7mm or 300 prc cartridges, unbelievable, but then again, this is Remington!!

[@hepfarms9101]

No thanks. I'll keep my older 700 actions.

[@midwestgunworks]

Can't beat an old 700.

[@bandit848]

Just so long as "older" means before Remington went downhill and had trigger issues.

[@CanusDirusx]

@@bandit848 trigger issues or not, you may as well just install a Timney. I actually think most of the Remington trigger problems were do it yourselfers improperly adjusting their triggers. But still, I see Remington 700 triggers like the photo that comes with the frame, just a placeholder until I can get it home and change it.

[@hepfarms9101]

@@CanusDirusx I agree 100%. All of my rem 700's have aftermarket triggers. All Timneys except for one with a Jewell. The factory Remington trigger is fine for hunting if left unaltered.

[@JB-mo8rs]

The thin, paper-clip sized extractor is a weak point. This rifle is a far superior design.

[@ThomasJay723]

What gun is this ? A Remington what ? This is amazing looking . This is new to your collection ?

[@gregbunn4642]

How do they shoot?

[@byronhusband7479]

I can only imagine how people will comment and say Remington needs to come down on the price of this rifle…the quality looks pretty high end this time and it comes with a Timney trigger and a few other goodies…I highly doubt Remington will come down on the price tag but who knows.

[@ryanpierce7415]

Looks like a great rifle.

[@Blizzy659]

This gun is "mind blowing"

[@everythingphil9376]

YAWN. They need to come out with a new Remington 800 receiver with an Integral 1913 rail and recoil lug. Plus, already trued from the factory.

[@aldolajak1267]

"....bolt body itself.....diamond fluting design, it's cool, I don't think it adds anything performance wise........." Au contraire, my good man. From the looks of it, there is a reduction in surface contact between the bolt and the receiver of perhaps 90%, which translates to LESS DRAG and less potential for binding, which means smoother and faster bolt cycling. (Trust me, I'm a retired tool maker and engineer.) The bolt on my early 70s vintage 700 ADL, although jeweled, tends to bind when not lubed to the point of wetness. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my 700, and will never give it up.

[@aaroncrosby4448]

Instead of a carbon stock add a cheap plastic stock and knock a grand off the price. Most people change out the stock anyway!

[@midwestgunworks]

I'm sure they will. I would imagine there will be many different variations eventually.

[@JoMamasHouse]

How does this fair with the quality control issues the company has experienced recently?

[@viaoutdoors]

Exactly. $1700, no thank you. Rather have a Daniel Defense Delta 5 at that price point. Remington can not justify the price because of a composite stock valued at $700. I rather have a McMillan stock, which is a proven platform.

[@dalew8098]

​@Via Outdoors there's alot more to it than just a composite stock

[@KentuckyOutdoors-SimpleLivin]

@@viaoutdoors you have no clue what you’re talking about. AG composites are making some of the best stocks you can buy right now. Timney triggers are some of the best in the business. That’s 900 dollars in upgrades right there. So 800 for a barreled action that is custom quality is a bad deal?

[@jackdunross5328]

Not to mention the longer magazine for running heavies 😙🤌

[@jmgates09]

For that price u can PIMP a TIKKA out n probably be a more accurate gun

[@peetsnort]

As usual. I have to ask if it comes in left hand

[@DaRougaroux1]

I was so happy to see this rifle come out being a Remington fan and owner of Rem 700s and Rem 1100s. But when I saw the sale price, I was immediately turned off. So sad. Ruger and Savage making awesome, comparable rifles at half the cost and here the American standard, Remington, isnt offering value anymore. Im almost depressed.

[@FeatheredDino]

That price is absolutely insane. I'll stick with my $350 T/C Compass II, which shoots half moa groups. Pit a Boyds Prairie Hunter walnut stock on it, and it might ad well be a $900 Rifle. $1,700 is absolutely insane.

[@midwestgunworks]

Different strokes for different folks.

[@ChrisLacy-yb7vn]

Ya I have a Remington love them but with a price tag like that and the changes they made I don't think this new gun deserves the 700 name expically with 1700 dollar price tag with no guarantee of sub moa. People want accurate like the tc compose or Ruger and savage has. Remington has lost their accuracy in the years. People that has a brain will pay 500 to 1000 Everytime for accurate rifle over a name that hasn't lived up to its name. They can call this gun the Remington rape because they r raping people with that price.

[@tremaineangus6474]

OH, a Bergara action 👌

[@dmtug1]

Good luck with that price point. Bergara smashes them on price!!!!

[@William-Bill-Munny]

The new Alpha 700 price is equal to my X-bolt with a HuxWrx can. This Alpha version will have to woek very well and be offered in .270 to earn my next deer rifle purchase.

[@jmgates09]

I don't know if the xbolt is better than the 700 but it damn sure looks better

[@William-Bill-Munny]

@@jmgates09 Yeah no claim that my x-bolt is better.... but I do like it for a woods gun in .308 when I'm out for elk. I would possibly consider the new Alpha 700 for my white tail gun because I always wanted a vintage Remington 700, they have been on my radar for a long while. It's just that if I would spend $1,700 for the rifle alone it better be pretty impressive. I spent that much for what I have now with the x-bolt including a can on it's 16" barrel and an M*CARBO trigger spring upgrade that vastly improved it's break to 2.5lb with better feel. I really hope the new owners over at Remington ups its game. If so I'll give em a shot

[@Michael-fs8km]

$700 stock???? DAMN!! My wife bought a chassis for $500 and drastically tightened up her grouping. There's no way I would pay 7 bills for that standard stock, even if it was for a hunting rifle. Chassis are a far better bang for your buck, in my opinion.... even for a hunting rifle. My dad was even considering a chassis for his Rem-700 hunting rifle after trying my wife's rifle and seeing the results and how much it helped. Other than that, seems like it would be an ok purchase

[@scottthorning3963]

That's a definite improvement with that extractor, love the 700!, I've got five of them....