Remington model 7 accuracy

silverock · 02-02-2006, 09:16 AM

Looking at getting the 7mm-08. Is the shorter 20inch barrel as accurate as the 700. I like the shorter barrel for stand hunting but I also need the accuracy for long range 200-300 yards on power lines. Let me know what you all think.

eldeguello · 02-02-2006, 09:30 AM

Well, all rifles are individuals when it comes to velocity and accuracy both. However, to the best of my knowledge, the Model 7 is as accurate as the Model 700, and a 20 inch barrel, while costing a few FPS in muzzle velocity, tends to be stiffer, and hence potentially even more accurate, than a longer one of the same contour. I don't think 300 yards would be stretching the Model 7's capabilities.

nchawkeye · 02-02-2006, 09:41 AM

A shorter barrel has nothing to do with accuracy...In the same thickness barrel the shorter one will have a tendency to be more accurate...because it is stiffer...and won't vibrate as much at the shot....That being said...the barrels on the Model 7 are a little thinner than on a 700...I prefer a full sized rifle, increased weight usually helps a shooter hold more steady for longer shots....But...all this is a guys personal preference....a Model 7 is plenty accurate for those 300 yard shots...thats really what you need to know...

One of my younger brothers has had a Model 7 in 7mm-08 since the early 80's...Has probably killed 150 deer or better with...all he uses are 140 gr CoreLokts...groups run 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches...He has pulled off several 250 to 300 yard shots on power lines and over crop fields...its a great little gun and I prefer the 7mm-08 caliber in this rifle....I have another friend that bought a .260 Model 7 a few years back...It was much pickier on what it shot and he finally started reloading for that gun...he also did a ton of work to the rifle tuning it up...It kills deer...but he spent enough on the gun to have bought another one...Good Luck

ray1301 · 02-02-2006, 09:50 AM

Never had an issue with accuracy with the Model 7 .243 I had owned in the past. I liked it for my yote/varmit gun. The shorter barrel made it easy getting in and out of my jeep quickly.

PaJack · 02-02-2006, 10:02 AM

I own 4 Model Seven's and all are very accurate...

silverock · 02-02-2006, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the info, I also have a Leupold vx3, 3.5x10x50,(traded from a guy) would this scope be a good combination for the model 7.

ray1301 · 02-02-2006, 01:52 PM

Probably be good on any high caliber rifle. I put one on a NEF .243. for my wife as a temporary thing. Now she won't give it back. That particular scope is going to add some weight but you can get any better (IMO).

260rem · 02-02-2006, 02:42 PM

I have a model seven in 260rem and it is one of the best rifles I have ever bought.
It is very fast handling and comes to my eye like a good shotgun, I have had great success with it out to 250m. (even on rabbits)
If I fire a lot of shots in the space of a few minutes then groups will start to string vertically but on game I haven"™t noticed this at all and it has proven to be quite a one hit wonder with very few occasions requiring a follow up shot, I put this down to the handling and balance of this rifle and the confidence I feel when using it.
I prefer to use lower magnification scopes for game animals I use a 2.2-7X36 Kahles on it with low mounts and I find it helps the balance of the outfit a great deal and improves my performance with it immensely, I have tried to use larger scopes on it but I feal that it throws the balance right off.

chma · 02-02-2006, 05:40 PM

I have 2 Remington model 7 rifles one in 7mm-08 it is S.S. the other is in 243 win. laminated both rifles will shoot about 1" they both have Leupold vari-x3 3.5/10/40 scopes the only thing I have done to either rifles is adjust the triggers. I hope this helps chad