WTB: Remington 700ML
12-09-2008, 04:13 PM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: MD
Posts: 272
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.
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.
12-09-2008, 04:29 PM
#12
Guest
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RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
ORIGINAL: 95Harley
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.
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.
12-09-2008, 04:36 PM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: MD
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RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
Well, besides the ones that were wounded that is.[8D]
ORIGINAL: 95Harley
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.
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.
12-10-2008, 11:39 AM
#14
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2004
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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
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
12-12-2008, 06:47 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,092
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.
12-13-2008, 07:50 AM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 428
RE: WTB: Remington 700ML
ORIGINAL: Underclocked
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.
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.
12-28-2008, 05:09 PM
#18
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 14
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.
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.
