ADL stands for “A Deluxe,” and was Remington’s “no frills” economy line until it was discontinued in 2004. Get your act together! Your comment about “bull barrel… lots of bullets” leads me to a question. The CenterPoint 4-16x40mm R/G TAG (Trajectory Aiming Guide) scope offers reliability to satisfy even the most demanding hunters and shooters. . I blame my dad and 30 yrs in the Military. Have someone else load your magazine (maybe even chamber a round — live or not — for 4+1 if you’re feeling froggy) without you looking. So I purchased one. Dick’s was a PITA. There isn’t a whole lot else to say about the mounts; they seem to work well, and I don’t see any need to replace them. The Remington 700 series of rifles is generally not failure prone, but I will deduct a point for the crappy plastic trigger guard: 4 points. Despite the fact that the ADL is the low-end of the production line, I was hopeful that I might still score a decent rifle for cheap. Either way, though, the customer really wins, because both Rem 700’s and Savage 10/110’s are good rifles. I arrived at a little after 0800 at Dick in Fairfax. Heh, thanks. So I called after two weeks then learned that the first rep who took my warranty claim put the wrong part in. I’m still waiting on the $100 MIR to come back, but I did haggle an extra $40 off at point-of-sale, basically negating sales tax, because I had already been to the store twice to try to complete the sale. Barrel: 26 inches, with a 1 in 14 right hand twist. I have 4 of em that I got in the 2005-06 time frame, $100 each at Big 5. Overall Rating: * * * *     Typical gun writer; incapable of writing an objective, fact-based article about the mechanics and performance of the firearm without inevitably digressing on an irrelevant and angry personal or political diatribe. Just bought a NIB Remington 700 short action in .243 { 22″ barrel } from an old friend who bought it new at Wally-World years ago, and NEVER shot it, for $375. Given that this is primarily a hunting rifle, I don’t think that it THAT big of a deal – in most cases you will be loading the magazine before you get to your stand in otrder to minimize movement and noise. I’m in the process now of getting a bi-pod, etc., for it. For that price for a heavy barrel .308, I had to be all over that. It was fairly mild shooting rifle and also very accurate (Most groups were in the 1/2 MOA range, but I shot a 1/4 inch group at 100 yards with that rifle). I will try to do some tests the next time I take the gun to the range (assuming I can find more ammo for the dang thing!) Thus is will take another 2 weeks to process. I got the same in .223 on Black Friday from Dicks…I would have taken a rain check on the .308s but the guy at the desk couldn’t figure out how to make that happen…he was otherwise helpful. New glass is a must for this rifle. Overall, it’s an impressive scope for the asking price ($299.00 on sale at Cabela’s). Accuracy: * * * * * For the more experienced shooter, it can be bought as a backup. POS. I really don’t know the answer to your question, But I was always taught that letting the barrels get really hot negatively affects the life of the barrel somewhat. New! I’m certain, however, that the rings need to be replaced with something more rugged. For your purposes, I would try a few boxes of Hornady, Black Hills, or Federal (their Fusion line is great ammo and fairly good priced for what you get), and see what that does to your groups sizes. Several big-box stores carry ’em, like Walmart, so that’s a good place to catch ’em on sale as well. In reality, you won’t have the time. Glad to hear you got a great deal. The biggest one was that the cheap factory scope had such a short eye relief that 4 out of 5 shots would result in the scope hitting my safety glasses and cutting the bridge of my nose. to the reticle, and once you know where your rifle is zeroed (200 yards for example), then you can plug in some number and voila – print out ballistics sheet (hold over points for that load at various ranges – generally 200 yards to say 600 yards) that can be taped to the inside of a scope cover – which is what I did – except I had to do it 3 times. All that’s left is to find out which one shoots better, the ADL or the 11 VT. Savage quality is well known by now, but given how well the ADL shoots, I’m not sure which one’s going to “win”. Seems like thirty years ago, the gun manufacturers made their factory triggers suck on purpose. Best group I ever shot. Needs a trigger as this one feels like 5 #’s. Have a friend balance a penny on the barrel (near the muzzle) and work on dry firing the rifle without tipping the penny off of the rifle. By David E. Petzal January 27, 2021. Check out the hollow-ground vs conventional tip diagram partway down this page: http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/apples_custom_screw_hullabaloo_hollow-ground_bits_and_why_a_vintage_sewing_machine_repair_brought_me_to_the_gunsmiths_18355.asp. One of these days I’m going to get a bolt-action rifle, and my income being what it is, I’ll be buying at the bottom end of the market. Even though I was second in line, it took over an hour to complete the purchase. But I’ve found that if you’re not babying the bolt, it’s really hard to tell the difference. In the interest of laziness, I’ll assume the reader is already familiar with the basic workings of a Remington 700, since over 5 million of them have been produced. It is not a bad set up, but I think it benefits precision shooters who can take their time before they shoot. If the rebate ever comes back, I’ll have $346.88 in this gun – and that to me is a fair price for a hunting rifle that can take a beating for years, and a solid platform for future upgrades should I ever desire. These mounts retail for $10. if you are in your shooting stance and you try to load the rifle without looking at the chamber. Also, get some snap caps, and practice dry-firing the rifle. Thanks for your detailed review. Was first in line, filled out the 4473 form, but the NICS check was so swamped, it shut down. The line was out the door and all they had left were .223’s and a few of these reviewed here. Dick’s made me fill out a number of release forms aside from the standard ATF form, I didn’t care for that. on average factory copied load performance I would assure you 1900rds is feasible. Electrode, Comp-172b66ab-e872-42c0-baaf-e64efd3b98a7, DC-eus2-prod-a9, ENV-prod-a, PROF-PROD, VER-20.0.42, SHA-b0b214d15367c6464bb2ff184c24c271bef207a1, CID-995a94a6-007-17771744f77467, Generated: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:09:43 GMT, Electrode, Comp-0922a910-1f66-4419-b545-0c6fb940693c, DC-eus2-prod-a9, ENV-prod-a, PROF-PROD, VER-20.0.42, SHA-b0b214d15367c6464bb2ff184c24c271bef207a1, CID-9d5742df-006-1777169a9bf89f, Generated: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:58:06 GMT, Electrode, Comp-c9bd3695-cbf4-4d83-93c0-2a519e28d22c, DC-eus2-prod-a12, ENV-prod-a, PROF-PROD, VER-9.50.0, SHA-18cfa89dadc0796ec306b9f8e07912afdad7937f, CID-ff6d8fcc-007-1777179ab5df19, Generated: Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:15:35 GMT, Error: Please enter a valid ZIP code or city and state. First and favorite go to is a 24′ barrel Savage 10. A muzzle brake will tame the recoil of the 30.06, but most brakes have the downside of increasing noise levels significantly. Be sure to have a visual on the breech when feeding this model. Plus I am NOT big on moss oak or other camo pattern stocks. So the 2nd rep I spoke to, just put a new order. Optics World does not offer a warranty nor Nikons ltd warranty protects you like Cabelas Vortex warranty. Dick’s 2012 “Black Friday” doorbuster price was $449.99 plus $100 factory rebate (net: $349.99). The Savage Axis series is closest. Actually, this makes me feel better about missing out on getting a .308 that day. I … I know it currently shoots better than me, but I didn’t know how well it was capable of shooting, so I’m happy to see what you found. I have 3, 1 in mounted on a .308 win; a .300 win mag; and a .340 Wby mag. That’s just fine with me, because I doubt I could find an aftermarket stock in that same Mossy Oak™ camo pattern in any event. Maybe it’s the military guy in me, but I like my camo to match my duds. There is a kit available to convert the ADL to a BDL. So to have a gun that coordinates with my camo huntin’ clothes, well . Mine’s in .243 Win if it matters. Sorry, this webpage requires JavaScript to function correctly. The sales staff were friendly and personable, but it was pretty clear that the store wasn’t really set up to handle the deluge of customers. I know lots of guys swear by it for deer, but I think it is overkill, esp. As too be expected since it was half the price for the rifle and scope but great quality none the less. I missed the last ones at my local Dick’s by ten minutes. I still managed to shoot a few ½ to ¾ MOA groups with the scope, so I guess it would do in a pinch. The reduction is definitely noticeable, especially in low light situations. I don’t think the .223 Rem. Going to pick up my first Remmy 700 ADL later today my local wallyworld stocks them in almost every cal I think I wil go with the 270 and for 417.88 its still not a bad price seeing as they dont charge for background check. Remington does not, to my knowledge, actually manufacture scopes. Get a killer deal on your next rifle by buying a used gun. My fellow TTAG writer Chris Dumm has a skinny-barrelled Remmy ADL in .270 Win that he picked up for $250, and I have watched him shoot a ¾ inch group at 300 yards with that rifle using cheap Wally World ammo. Remington Model 700 Conclusion. According to Nikon, the “unique, open circle design doesn’t obscure the target, making shots on a moving coyote simple.”  Well, that’s true for the most part. Yep, 3 small ballistics tables for my load showing the hold overs FOR 3 DIFFERENT MAGNIFICATIONS (4.5x, 9x, and 14x). It was a scoped “combo” that came with a bushnell 3-9×40 banner on sale for 549.99. Perhaps Dyspeptic will make an appearance later today to enlighten us. I wouldn’t necessarily say that the that the Remmy 700 ADL has feeding “problems.” It does, after all, work as intended. So does the 700 ADL Varmint deliver? Matching is important! It occurred to me that with a little effort, it would be possible to use the three circles for range estimation, in the same manner as a mil-dot reticle. They also need to redesign the power selector ring on the monarch’s. The .308 would be a great low-price tactical precision rifle or big-game gun, and the .243 would excel at anything from groundhogs to deer and antelope. and has no creep or overtravel. Its not the most accurate stuff in the world by a long shot, but it is fairly low powered so it won’t beat the hell of a Garand’s op-rod like commercial ammo will do. In this case the big one was for the massive thumbscrews that held the ring bases to the rail, and the little one was just for removing the little studs that were in the threaded receiver holes, so that won’t be an issue again. Most of them are use-specific. Excellent write up. The rebate said 8-10 weeks. It's a custom rifle, and the shooting media universally gave it glowing reviews. The factory trigger breaks at approximately 5 lbs. Shot number thirty will be an 1 & 1/2 inches high and slightly to the left! To say they are critter slayers is a gross understatement. I have since upgraded the scope to a Leupold VX2, and I have installed the Remington spacer kit (I’m 6ft2, so I tend to like a longer LOP). I have a couple thousands rounds of the CMP .30-06 – the stuff I got was de-linked machinegun ammo. The bottom plate’s neck latched into the trigger guard broke and fell to the ground. Not only is this process less than ideal for all firearms, but with the short take-up of the 700 ADL I sometimes find myself firing before I’m completely on the bullseye. Perhaps I was doing something wrong or not doing it right, but what you do is once you have the Nikon scope mounted with the BDC reticle on your rifle of choice, you can use their BDC software to tailor your exact round, caliber, etc. The Dick’s Sporting Goods 700 ADL Varmint is an exclusive package consisting of an “ADL” version of the 700 SPS Varmint and a crappy scope (not shown in above photos). What’s .270 Rem? I averaged 100+ rounds on both trips and accuracy has been consistently high (roughly 1/2 MOA +/-). It appears to be some sort of cheap, no-name, made-in-China optic. Besides, even if it only lasts 2500 rounds, that’s a lot of dead coyotes! Naturally accuracy (probably much more mine than the gun’s) suffered as a result. That, too, was quite a good deal. http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-bottom-metals/adl-bdl-conversion-kits/remington-700-adl-to-bdl-kits-prod340.aspx. One note: if you work the bolt at medium speed or slower, it’s really easy to tell when you’re chambering a snap cap versus a live round. I was happy with the Gun until it broke under normal circumstances/use. I could still be flinching (I’ll have the fiance’ watch for that next time I go out), but I feel like I’ve reduced the recoil a noticeable bit, and I am doing everything I can to slowly squeeze the trigger and follow through with the shot. I arrived on the scene at 11:30, and the doors opened a few minutes before midnight. It is worth mentioning that for most people, Nikon’s BCD reticle is either going to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair. But a Remington 700 action can be rebarreled fairly easily, so it’s not the end of the world if and when that happens. This is my 5th Remy 700 acquired over the years and they all shoot sub moa with match ammo. I’m interested in the answer to the barrel-life question as well. For $350, what’s not to like? Here at Walmart.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Also, Matt, you should invest in at least a few gunsmithing screwdrivers. Please enable JavaScript in your browser and reload the page. I’m guessing that new ones would cost 2K if they were made today. She killed a deer with it on her first hunting trip. Remington Model 700: an old standard, this immensely popular rifle is the basis for several military weapons and is popular with hunters and LEO snipers as well. Hope this helps. By guess is that your rifle will shoot some bullet weights better than others. just had their Grand Opening today and the rifle is unavailable nor are they offering rain checks for when the trigger problem has been resolved, you can check this out on Remington’s Website!! Maybe I still associate it with being a nose smasher? Not only that, but Dicks made you pay for the gun that night, even though you had to come pick up the gun later the next day. And rodent varmints face the additional horrors of Bubonic plague and hemorrhagic fever. True, but fortunately, during that same week, Dick’s Sporting Goods *was* offering the Savage 11 VT 24″ Heavy Barrel (.223 and .308) for $449 as a substitute. For deer, I really prefer milder rounds like the .30-30, .357 Magnum, .243 Win, 7mm.08, 7x 57, .257 Ackerly, etc. My HK 93, on the other hand, has a skinny barrel, and it will experience a noticeable POI shift after 30 round of 5.56 fired at 1-2 second intervals. Now I don’t reload for 110% max loads BUT, I load them fast. Recently, I shot a 1 inch group on steel at 300 yards using Winchester 55 grain ammo. Had to return the following morning, and paid for it then. I have owned 6 22-250 rem rifles. This data was compiled from testing done by Remington® Arms using both .50 and .54 caliber Remington projectiles in the Model 700™ ML rifle. At some point, I’m gonna have to Duracoat® the barrel, action, ARD, and Harris bipod in coyote brown and desert tan to match. I know there are different features and even different manufacturing technique, they probably have just as good engineering as everything else. I know this is something people usually do with handguns, but if you think flinching is still a real possibility, have you tried snap caps? Recently set up a female friend of mine with a Stevens (Savage) Model 200 in .25-06 that bought off a friend for $200 and change. the first thing I noticed was the action was surprising smooth. All are FFP and they can handle the recoil of both magnums. . They were offering a Remington 700 ADL Varmint for $350.00. Haven’t shot it yet, and ammo is getting very scarce. Me thinks a Cabelas Vortex scope is the one yet partial to Nikon it’s true of the Coyote scopes and Bmasters. 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