Anyone have experience with Remington's new 700 VTR?

[sonovasailor]

I am seriosly considering a Remingon 700 VTR in .308. How would you rate it's accuracy, would you buy it again, etc?

 

[Shooter1]

Personally. I did not like it. Stock is horrible, the trigger x mark I believe is just unsatisfactory and Its to lite of a gun. I suggest a savage or winchester.

 

[tv1217]

Had one, nothing special. Probably better off getting an SPS tactical if you like it for the shorter barrel

 

[1$Chuck]

I've never shot one, but that stock has a lot of flex. To me the crappy original stock and the triangular barrel make this a gun to steer clear of, or at least for now. Maybe later someone will start making a good aftermarket stock with a triangular barrel channel.

 

[nighthawk80]

I shot one in .223. It was very accurate. There wasn't anything that I could really complain about.
What are you wanting it for? Range toy, competitions, hunting, or a build rifle?

 

[Colt556]

My friend had one in 308 and never could get a decent group out of it. Sold it and bought a SPS and has been pretty happy with it.

 

[sonovasailor]

I've never been all that interested in black guns. I like blue steel and walnut stocks. But I hate to scratch a nice gun in the act of shooting. This weapon could give me long range varmit shooting and even deer in Tennessee with my son. I can buy an unfired, NIB specimen for $200 less than it originally sold for. Maybe I need to update my inventory to the 21st century.....Idunno

 

[x10]

Got one in 223 that shoots real well now that I've found a load for it, You have to be careful with the remington line right now they are making several rifles that look alike but have wildly different stocks even if they look the same.

I would pick it over any equal price of any other brand.

I have to say I think the mark x trigger is better than other factory triggers but still doesn't come any where close to a good custom.

 

[Yeah]

Apart from the Ti and the Mountain Rifle, I have never thought any of the 700 variants were worth the premium over a bottom end one. I haven't owned them all but have most.

The stock on the VTR is a milk jug and the triangle barrel is a gimmick. It has a built in brake, which is worth nothing more than laughs for both the chamberings it is sold in. Maybe it would be worth a look if they twisted it right, but again they declined to do even that.

 

[x10]

Apart from the Ti and the Mountain Rifle, I have never thought any of the 700 variants were worth the premium over a bottom end one. I haven't owned them all but have most.

The stock on the VTR is a milk jug and the triangle barrel is a gimmick. It has a built in brake, which is worth nothing more than laughs for both the chamberings it is sold in. Maybe it would be worth a look if they twisted it right, but again they declined to do even that.

Everyone is got opinions and your entitled

My experience with the VTR has been positive and I too have owned every brand of rifle out there and end up back with the Rem 700, I don't have an interest in building a gun off a panda action or things like that. No matter what getting a 700 if you don't have any centerfire rifles is a good idea and 223 is a good choice here's my reasons

if this is your first rifle

the 700 is a good action and about any of the models are reasonable shooting guns.

once you put 3k rounds down range you will have a different opinion than when you started.

You can change stock and barrel and build what you really want and you already have an action

223 because its probably the most economical and a beginner can get more rounds down range for less money.

I really think shooter development causes more misses than "bad" rifles and once you can outshoot the gun you have then step up a notch.



BTW Don't buy bottom of the line optics, and just because a scope costs more doesn't mean your getting more. Burris, Leupold are always safe bets, Nikon is trying but is not there yet. you can buy nightforce but while you get a great scope the 1k could be used for rifle and ammo

 

[sonovasailor]

This won't be my 1st centerfire, my safe has mostly classics like Savage 99's, Remington 788 and a real nice 700BDL. I am kicking around the idea of a tactical/deer rifle that I won't cry if I drop it. I have a nice Bushmaster varmiter in 223 so another one would just take up space. I'm looking for input before I spend $600

 

[x10]

The bottom line is for me, I have several full blown custom guns that the only thing left Remington on them is the engraving and s/N
No the VTR won't outshoot them.
I've messed with one other VTR in 308

The stock has a nice feel to it has a flat bottem for bags, has an alum. bedding system.

If I needed to buy one for my Son to shoot in matches or hunting I would do so without hesitation

I would expect MOA perfomance from them with good factory ammo

 

[Yeah]

Everyone is got opinions and your entitled

Thanks for clearing that up.

You might also want to note down that I'm not prone to pretending everything on offer from any given manufacturer is of equal merit, or that every product differentiation effort dreamt up by marketing departments is an improvement over the last.

But the VTR stock does have molded grip panels, can't argue that.

 

[BigJ]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/145165-remington_vtr_308_mini_review.html

I urge you to read that link. There has been a lot of people one this thread saying things about a gun they have never shot!

If anyone knows anything about physics, the triangular barrel makes perfect sense, and the triggers can be tuned to amazing performance. Yes I agree the stock is not perfect...but it is a $700 gun! It is light and accurate, what more can you ask for?!?!

 

[Yeah]

How many VTRs have I owned? How many non-VTRs do I have for comparison?

 

[Shooter1]

The stock and trigger still sucks Ill never own another rem product again. Better options for the money!

 

[tv1217]

Letting one bad gun put you off from a whole company is just dumb.

 

[x10]

I can't argue with opinion but the rifle does as advertised I've found a load using benchmark and 52 green bullets that shoot very well

 

[tradertator]

I like the concept, and have look a couple over with serious consideration. From the reviews I've read, the SPS Tactical is a better overall rifle. Still, one in 223 would be a blast. I've even considered selling my heavy barrel AR, and going this route.