Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

[brt1963]

I've kinda liked this look since seeing it come out. Price was crazy, but Cabela's flyer just came is with them on sale for $1499. I like the adjustable stock (to fit my 38" arms - I'm 6'8"), and the 5-R barrel has good reports. Comes with a nice chunky bolt knob already installed. I've seen reports that lead me to expect 0.5-0.75 MOA w/ factory match ammo.

I know I could build up my own. I'm aware the triangular barrel means no muzzle devices - but I'm not installing a device.

I'm basically looking for a high end plinker. I want to work on my skills, but am unlikely to go beyond 200 yards with this.
I'm not good enough to warrant a GAP, TRG, etc - maybe someday. At which point I could drop this off for action truing and a new high end barrel.

Anyone have hands on experience? I'd love to validate the expectation of decent to good accuracy. I'm thinking ~$125 for the bolt knob, $500 for the action, $450 for the stock, $300 for the barrel, and some for mark up and Cabela's profit makes this not too bad a deal.

Remington's page on this rifle

 

[Saito]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

What constitutes "good enough to warrant a GAP"? If that rifle had a detachable mag system I might say it may be worth the price. You'd probably be better off getting a 700P and an AICS stock, that combo would cost you the same as that thing you were looking @ from Cabelas.

 

[BobinNC]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

feersum,

Not busting your chops, but if as you say:

I'm basically looking for a high end plinker. I want to work on my skills, but am unlikely to go beyond 200 yards with this."

I suggest you buy a good accurate 22 LR, an excellent scope and practice. A 22 LR @ 200 yds is a challenging shot, and not to be sneezed at.

The Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's, is a long range toy, and needs well more than 200 yds to justify it's existence and expense.

IMHO and YMMV,

Bob

 

[skeetlee]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

way to much money!!!!

 

[Mike]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

Overpriced underachiever (this rifle).

Cut the price in half and it's still not a good deal.

 

[glock24]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

I really dislike that triangular barrel. They took a perfectly good 5R barrel and machined the piss out of it.

 

[Jakerz]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

I would so go with an 700P or 5R Milspec and stick it in an AICS, that way if you want to get a custom action you already have a really nice stock to stick it in!

I have about $2300 in my 5R minus the scope and it still outshoots me, lol, but Im getting GAP to build me a barreled action first thing next year

Jake

 

[Walsh]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

Just buy a SPS Tactical and replace the stock.

 

[JustPlinking]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

Your paying near 1600. out the door. I would keep a eye out on gunbroker or your local shops for a decent used . For that money you can do a lot better than what you would be getting. With the way todays working market is I have been seeing a lot of part time shooters giving up and selling there toys.

 

[The Mall Ninja]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

hell i would just buy an sps, and change the stock.... as an owner of one of these stocks they are HEAVY AS FUCK!!!! my 700p with 26" bbl, falcon 4-14, badger rings and base with harris bipod weighs in at about 17.5 lbs!!! i would like to get something lighter. (wish i would have liiked into the weigh a little more)

 

[donovan]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

lots of ways to better that for 1500 but its ur coin and ur choice.

 

[7mmRM]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: donovan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lots of ways to better that for 1500 but its ur coin and ur choice. </div></div>


I agree.

 

[gopherslayer]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

sps-v and that stock ran me $875. Bought the stock here in the classifieds. Not the same high quality barrel but it shoots well enough(under MOA). Add scope, rings, and base with the left over change.

 

[rcnpthfndr]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

isnt that a VTR in B&C full adj Stock? if so buy a VTR and the stock and come in under a 1K.

the VTR's i saw in PA were around 550.00 and you can find the stocks for under 400.00. seen them (stocks)on arf.com for low 300's

 

[Fritz24]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Walsh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just buy a SPS Tactical and replace the stock. </div></div>

Indeed. Just recently in the classified here, you could have snagged a SPS Tac, and a nice Manners or McMillan stock and been good to go for about a grand at the most! If you have it to spend, put the other $500 the Cabela's deal would run toaward a decent scope. The new SWFA SuperSniper is a really good option:

Check it out here:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1394543#Post1394543

 

[cjgemm]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fritz24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Walsh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just buy a SPS Tactical and replace the stock. </div></div>

Indeed. Just recently in the classified here, you could have snagged a SPS Tac, and a nice Manners or McMillan stock and been good to go for about a grand at the most! If you have it to spend, put the other $500 the Cabela's deal would run toaward a decent scope. The new SWFA SuperSniper is a really good option:

Check it out here:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1394543#Post1394543





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Ya mean like this one?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...374#Post1420374

 

[GearboxRacquetball]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

I'd also recommend going with the 700 SPS Tac in .308 as well - topped with a SWFA SS in FFP mil/mil configuration and you'll be GTG.. you can always dress them up at a later point if needed.

 

[Fritz24]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cjgemm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fritz24</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Walsh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just buy a SPS Tactical and replace the stock. </div></div>

Indeed. Just recently in the classified here, you could have snagged a SPS Tac, and a nice Manners or McMillan stock and been good to go for about a grand at the most! If you have it to spend, put the other $500 the Cabela's deal would run toaward a decent scope. The new SWFA SuperSniper is a really good option:

Check it out here:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1394543#Post1394543





</div></div>

Ya mean like this one?

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...374#Post1420374
</div></div>

There ya go!!

 

[brt1963]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

thanks to all for your advice/opinions. I decided to forego the bolt .308 for a little while.

I went to Cabela's and bought some match .308 to feed my long-term favorite (since 1989) M-1A supermatch, which recently got upgraded with a SS 3x9x42 FFP mil/mil atop a Sadlak Airborne.

I've been using SA milsurp, which is good for 2 moa, but just doesn't do it justice. Seen here, prior to putting the cheek-n-stock 1.25" pad on it.

I absolutely agree with the idea of building up skills with a .22 - which my Ruger Race Rifle and RRA Predator/Pursuit help with.

I'll revisit next spring when bonus hits - at which point, the for sale list here will get serious visits...

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

Talking to several shooters who come to our FV200 matches at Odessa, there would appear to be observed accuracy/POI instability problems with at least some of the Rem triangular cross section barrels. IMHO, its value seems to be primarily as a marketing gimmick.

If you want to spend serious buckage on a plinker, this one actually works, is ready to go the distance when you are ready to stretch the yardage, and has a lot better reputation. Looks don't put bullets ontarget.

...and you can buy a decent .22LR for the change you save over the Remmie thing.

Greg

 

[BMelton]

Re: Rem 700 "Target-Tactical" @ $1499 at Cabela's

It is the B&C Medalist fully adjustably stock. As stated by another post....the rifle can be built cheaper than that. on the negative side. the B&C stock is like toting around a ton of lead. I thought about one for my SPS tact. 308 and just went with MCM A-4