OK, I can get a Remington 700 Mountain rifle for something less than $400. Conservatively, lets call this a 95% rifle with above average factory wood. I kind of want the thing and it is pretty but, dang, it serves no purpose that isn't covered by rifles already in the safe. Do you guys think this is a good buy or just fairly reasonable? Thanks, Ed

I gave up trying to justify the next rifle years ago. Some people spend $100s a month playing golf or what ever. If you have the discretionary income and it makes you happy go for it.

Ed,

In my opinion, it depends on the vintage of the rifle. Is the throat burned at all? Without seeing it, I would say its a decent buy, not a steal. I own a 700 MTN Rifle DM in 25-06 and it has recorded .680" 3 shot groups at 100 yds.

The rifle is hard to shoot offhand due to the light barrel and light weight overall. It sure is a joy to carry though!

Tell you what, if the bbl. is in good shape, I'll give you $425 for it.

I had a Remington Mt. rifle in 280rem. In fact that was my first bolt action and still the worst kicking SOB I ever owned, worst than a 375h&h. I mean after 12 to 15 shots I'd be black and blue.

It's not a great deal, probably a fair deal. Depends on what you need or want. Nothing wrong with the calibre or the rifle though.

I would buy it.
I used to have a .30-06' that shot like a heavy weight barrel model but the recoil pad must have been contracted though Goodyear or Firestone.
Very dense recoil pad, sold it but should have kept it!

Why not? I'm in the middle of building a 7x64 Brenneke, about the same as the 280. Already have a 270 and 7x57, and .308 and 30-06. But what the heck, this fits perfectly just above the 7x57 and below the .308.

Remember, he who dies with the most toys wins!

Hello All
Cannot comment on price as the $US never seems to equate well to $Aus in practice.

Can comment on the rifle though. I have a SS .280 Mountain rifle.

While I agree that some extra weight behind the action may improve the offhand shooting I am happy to leave that off as I can shoot it fine the way it is.

As for kicking the stock fits me well and I really don't find it kicks enough to be worth mentioning when hunting.

The short barrel even in 280 sure is loud though. But this would be expected in any calibre this size and still quieter than the larger cals.

If you end up loving your rifle "95%" as much as mine you won't regret paying a little extra $ over the years you grab it of the rack first.

I have a 700 Mtn rifle in 7mm08. I like it very well. It is a purpose built rifle, not a joy to shoot at the range from a bench, but off hand in the field it it has a totaly differant attitude. I paid $400 for mine several years ago & have not regretted the purchase since. If I ran across one for that price I would not hesitate to buy it. Providing I had the funds available at the time.

$400 is a good buy in my opinion. The .280 & 700 Mt. Rifle go together like peanut butter & jelly. I bought one years ago and have since bedded the barreled action in a 700 Titanium take-off stock to make it lighter. Recoil is not bad at all.

-Lou

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Originally posted by BigEd:
OK, I can get a Remington 700 Mountain rifle for something less than $400. Conservatively, lets call this a 95% rifle with above average factory wood. I kind of want the thing and it is pretty but, dang, it serves no purpose that isn't covered by rifles already in the safe. Do you guys think this is a good buy or just fairly reasonable? Thanks, Ed

Make a 280 Ackley Improved out of it and you can take your reloading obsession to the next level. Hours and hours, days and days, months and months, maybe (if you're lucky) years and years of more work, heartache, and frustration. Just think of the possibilities!





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If it dosen't shoot well just send it off to Pac-nor and have them put a 9.3x62 barrel on it. No action work needed.

A nice rifle, a good caliber, $400 is a fair market price, especially with extra nice wood..I would give $400 for it if I wanted it..A steal would be $350, so why loose a nice rifle for $50.00!