dkhamner

Well after much review and price looking, I've decided to go with the .308 over the .260 and the 7mm-08. Now I'm trying to decide between the Rem 750 woodsmaster or the Benneli R1. I want a semi auto and these are the two that I'm looking at. I know the prices are about double in the difference. What are your reviews on these two weapons? Any issues with these?
Thanks

Retaks

Never shot either of them. I do have a Remington 7400 in 270 though. It has never gave me a problem since i got it.

Doe Dumper

I have shot a 750 and liked it. Owner has reported no problems with it.

goatbrother

Have you looked at the Browning BAR? They have a better reputation than the Remingtons.

stalkingbear

Do yourself a huge favor and check out the browning bar.

CAM2

i agree.
i don't have any experience with the R1, but i do with the remington and the BAR. and i highly recommend the BAR over the remington. my experience is that the BAR is definitely more accurate and dependible. although some people have had some luck with the remington's. personally, i would choosea remington pump over one of their autoloaders.

dkhamner

from what I have seen the BAR looks like it weighs less and I would prefer something that weighs on the heavier end for recoil.

stalkingbear

The remington line of semiauto 742/7400/750 rifles has in the past been plagued with problems mostly stemming from the gas system. I wish I had a 100$ bill for every 1 of these that's been brought to me over the years with complaints of not cycling properly (sometimes with different weight of bullets) or lack of accuracy. Sure,most of them just needed a good cleaning of the gas port and light lubing but for the money they cost,better,more reliable performance is required. A few people luck out with a fairly accurate rifle but the design just don't lend itself to optimum accuracy. The bolt is multilug and locks up directly in barrel(good),however the barrel is simply held in reciever with a 3/4 nut(bad). In designing the model 750,they tried to solve this problem of poor cyling by moving the gas port closer to the chamber for more consistant operating pressure. Time will tell.
As to the bar being too light,that's not a problem with the conventional steel reciever "safari" bar as they weigh close to 7 1/2 to 8 pounds without scope. It's when you start looking at the aluminum recievered bar lightweight,carbine,shortrac,and longtrac that they are lighter. Also,the excellently designed gas system of the bar does a decent job of reducing the recoil somewhat. Whatever you choose-good luck! Neil

rozman62

A friend of mine hasa 750in 308 and he is not pleased with it. He has tried several ammo types and he is not getting the groups he expects or anyone would expect after paying $649. It is a beautiful gun but there is better for the price IMO. Youwon't everfind any semi-autos in my gun collection. Inverse my dad has a mid 60's Woodsmaster 742andits been a reliable tack driver. He must have got lucky. Look at the Remington 7600 pumpin 308.