To my way of thinking, there are multiple reasons why the Remington 700 rifle in its many variations was chosen for use in the military and law enforcement.
1. strength
2. simplicity of design
3. accuracy
4. price
5. ease of maintenence
6. being round on the bottom makes for easier bedding in the stock
7. there is an action for nearly every cartridge design
8. Oh yes, did I mention strength and accuracy vs price?
9. availability
10. durability
11. reliability
I am sure ther are more reasons but these are the ones that readily come to mind.
There are others that may be stronger, and those that may be more accurate, but at a cost that precludes mass production with affordability.
This action possesses almost all of the good traits and very few of the bad traits when it comes to accuracy and strength.
And, look at all of the after market goodies that can be used to greatly enhance the 700's incredible abilities. Just my guess, but I would say that there are more 700's used as the basis of bench rest and long range rifles than all others put together.
Not a bad reccommendation for a medium price range rifle/action.
Sincerely,
Dave (Bubba) Thornblom
PS: I have never "broken" a remington 700 rifle to the point where I couldn't fix it myself. And I ain't no gunsmith by any stretch of the imagination.
1. strength
2. simplicity of design
3. accuracy
4. price
5. ease of maintenence
6. being round on the bottom makes for easier bedding in the stock
7. there is an action for nearly every cartridge design
8. Oh yes, did I mention strength and accuracy vs price?
9. availability
10. durability
11. reliability
I am sure ther are more reasons but these are the ones that readily come to mind.
There are others that may be stronger, and those that may be more accurate, but at a cost that precludes mass production with affordability.
This action possesses almost all of the good traits and very few of the bad traits when it comes to accuracy and strength.
And, look at all of the after market goodies that can be used to greatly enhance the 700's incredible abilities. Just my guess, but I would say that there are more 700's used as the basis of bench rest and long range rifles than all others put together.
Not a bad reccommendation for a medium price range rifle/action.
Sincerely,
Dave (Bubba) Thornblom
PS: I have never "broken" a remington 700 rifle to the point where I couldn't fix it myself. And I ain't no gunsmith by any stretch of the imagination.