RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

There were two different models of Rem 700's. The ML and the MLS.

Per Remington:

The 700 ML instruction manual states that the maximum charge should be held to 120 grains of black powder or Pyrodex in .50 caliber rifles and 90 grains in .45 caliber rifles.

The 700 MLS Magnum earns its "Magnum" nomenclature by being rated for up to 150 grain charges of either black powder or Pyrodex.

So Actually the ML I sold will shoot 120gr of Powder or Pyrodex. I used loose powder initially and switched to 100gr of Pyrodex pellets the last several years of using it and it shot very well.

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

Well, besides the ones that were wounded that is.[8D]

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

That one in the swamp died...somewhere.

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

As Big Country:
has stated the Rem ML has had their downfalls and ACCURACY has been the major one. Most of it was due to inconsistant barrel rifling and powder you can or can't burn effectively. They had burrs out the A** in the rifling and it took alot of shooting and scrubbing to make them shoot. And all the original ones had #11 cap firing systems. I'm going out on a limb here and giving everyone on this site a chance to slam me, BUT Remington ML and most of the newer rifles and overseas JUNK they sell is just that JUNK! Now I feel better that that is out.
On the other hand They do and have made superior shotguns and rifles early on, BUT not as of recent date. I own several Remingtons and work on hundreds each year and the quality dept. SUCKS here of late. Times have changed guys you don't buy apples for apples anymore and lucky if you get apples for oranges, usually it is cumquats? And unfortunatly it isn't just Remington products, Its about evrey make out there anymore, trying to cut cost and trim the bottom line. OK I'm off my soap box for now. Sorry

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

I was basically just looking for one to have as a collectors item. I already have a Genesis and wouldn't use the 700ML much, if at all.

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

Early runs of the 700ML were very good rifles - can't say about the later ones. They most definitely were not junk. Mine shot sub-MOA out of the box with the first and last load I tried. Thing I didn't like was cleaning the bolt - PIA.

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

I agree I bought one the moment they first came out. Mine shots very well then and now. I shot 90 to 110 grains of black powder andI also shot 150 grain Pyrodexin mine, The manual list that as max. I ordered the 209 primer update a few years ago, But both the cap and 209 primer peformed very well. No problems here with mine.

RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
 

Hi SWThomas,

Did you ever find a Rem 700ML that you wanted to purchase? If not, I have one I would like to sell. It's aSS w/MossyOak stock, andI've alsoadded the 209 conversion kit. I have NOT added a scope to the gun, but it doeshave a True Glow iron sight upgrade. I'm located in AL, so if you are interested please PM me.

CMMtn.