Remington 700 SPS DM
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Remington 700 SPS DM
I am all but set to purchase a Remington 700 SPS DM. I just want to know if this is a quality rifle. If anyone out there owns one let me know what you think. One thing I am worried about is the finish on this rifle. It's not stainless and I am worried about rusting. Let me know how this rifle is.
#2
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Central New York
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RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
You have choose a great rifle, I own a few 700's in both stainless and colored. The detachable mag is great, no more opening the floor plate and catching your ammo. As far as the finish have no worries it will last you a lifetime, just wipe the rifle down with a light coat of Rem Oil when you get home from the field and you will be fine. I hope this helps you!
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RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
I agree.Picked up a SPS DM in 7mm 08 this spring, for the up and comers. Fine shooting rifle, about the only thing I'd do if it were for me was drop the trigger pull down a few pounds(I like 3lbs but since it's purpose is beginners I am going to leave for now).If it only had a left handed bolt I'd be use it myself.
#5
Join Date: Jun 2007
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RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
I'm looking into a 700 right now, but I haven't decided between the regular floor plate or the detachable magazine. On one had, I don't want to spill bullets on the floor everytime I open the plate. On the other, I don't want to walk off and leave my magazine at home when I go hunting either.
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RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
ORIGINAL: deepdiver
I'm looking into a 700 right now, but I haven't decided between the regular floor plate or the detachable magazine. On one had, I don't want to spill bullets on the floor everytime I open the plate. On the other, I don't want to walk off and leave my magazine at home when I go hunting either.
I'm looking into a 700 right now, but I haven't decided between the regular floor plate or the detachable magazine. On one had, I don't want to spill bullets on the floor everytime I open the plate. On the other, I don't want to walk off and leave my magazine at home when I go hunting either.
#7
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 87
RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
I don't like storing a gun with a magazine in. May lead to accidents. I know that many people will say that it is a way for dust and grime to get into the gun, but I don't mind cleaning guns.
When I pick up a gun, I want to KNOW that it is empty. Bolt/slide/action open, magazine out. If it is stored that way, I can look at the gun and there is no doubt in my mind that the gun is empty. There is no way that an "accident" can happen with a gun that is stored open and empty. I have a very curious 5 year old and a super curious 3 year old. If the magazine and rounds are stored seperatly, they can't possibly get into any trouble with it. They also know never to go near a gun unless they can see that it is "open and empty." They know never to touch any gun without me or their mom there.
The other reason that I am thinking about staying away from the detachable magazine is that it is another part that can wear over time. Best just to keep it simple.
When I pick up a gun, I want to KNOW that it is empty. Bolt/slide/action open, magazine out. If it is stored that way, I can look at the gun and there is no doubt in my mind that the gun is empty. There is no way that an "accident" can happen with a gun that is stored open and empty. I have a very curious 5 year old and a super curious 3 year old. If the magazine and rounds are stored seperatly, they can't possibly get into any trouble with it. They also know never to go near a gun unless they can see that it is "open and empty." They know never to touch any gun without me or their mom there.
The other reason that I am thinking about staying away from the detachable magazine is that it is another part that can wear over time. Best just to keep it simple.
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
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RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
With a drop floorplate, you will never loose a magazine in the woods, have it fall out of a coat pocket, or leave it at home or in a vehicle by accident.
#10
RE: Remington 700 SPS DM
Why are you guys dumping ammo all over the floor when you unload a hinged floor plate rifle.
Why don't you just turn the gun over so the floor plate hinges upward and the ammo stays in the gun?
Ditto!
And what a mess our grandfathers must have had with guns rusting because they didn't have them made from stainless steel. I bet they had to buy a new gun every year with all the rusting guns in their time.
Oh, and by the way...... Stainless steel will rust if you neglect it. Just like blued steel will rust if you neglect it.
The Remington 700 is a fine rifle in any of its configurations.
Why don't you just turn the gun over so the floor plate hinges upward and the ammo stays in the gun?
With a drop floorplate, you will never loose a magazine in the woods, have it fall out of a coat pocket, or leave it at home or in a vehicle by accident.
And what a mess our grandfathers must have had with guns rusting because they didn't have them made from stainless steel. I bet they had to buy a new gun every year with all the rusting guns in their time.
Oh, and by the way...... Stainless steel will rust if you neglect it. Just like blued steel will rust if you neglect it.
The Remington 700 is a fine rifle in any of its configurations.