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remington 700 cdl

briguy
I have a pretty good size gun collection. However I am so busy looking for guns from the 1950s up to the late 1980's that I don't have time to even pay attention to any new stuff. When it comes to the last 10 years I can not tell you what is what I am completely lost.
I have a friend who shoots left handed. She is a woman and she is 5'5". She has a Savage 11(I think thats what it is)in a .308. This rifle seems a little long for her and it gives her a kick when she shoots it. I was lookin at the Remington 700 cdl in a .243. Can anyone tell me about these rifles?
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  • FEENIX
    For the kick, unless already equipped, I'd try installing a Limbsaver pad first!

    Too long, shorten the LOP by taking off some material off the stock or replace the butt stock with shorter LOP.

    Good luck.
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  • briguy
    ok i am lost there what is a limb saver pad. the .308 has a butt pad on it. Ideall I would like to have a winchester model 70 westerner from 1984 in a .243 for her but I do not believe they were made in a left hand. I have one in a right hand and it fits her like a glove until it comes to bolting after a shot. I would even like to have a ladies/youth winchester ranger in a left hand again don't think i will ever find one.
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by briguy
    ok i am lost there what is a limb saver pad. the .308 has a butt pad on it.


    A more forgiving recoil pad http://www.limbsaver.com/2009/products/firearms/recoil_pads/precision.php
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  • briguy
    I would rather do what i always do, get rid of the gun that someone convinced her she needed and get one that actually fits her and she enjoys. That's what I would do for myself and has worked great in the past. It don't make sense to get a rifle and make a buch of changes on it when you can keep it in original form and spend your money on something that will actually work for you.
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by briguy
    I would rather do what i always do, get rid of the gun that someone convinced her she needed and get one that actually fits her and she enjoys. That's what I would do for myself and has worked great in the past. It don't make sense to get a rifle and make a buch of changes on it when you can keep it in original form and spend your money on something that will actually work for you.


    Isn't that what you're doing though, convincing her she needs the .243? Heck, go for it! [}:)]

    Good luck!
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  • tsr1965
    do one better, look for a Remington Model 7 CDL, in 243 or 260 Remington. The 260 is real easy on the shoulder, and has as much or more than the 308 at 5oo yards and beyond.

    Best
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  • briguy
    Feenix,
    No that's not what i am doing I am taking away something that feels like a stick in her hands and finding her something that feels good to her and will work for her. By the way the .308 she was using. after the third or fourth time she took it out one of the screws came loose and the stock about fell off after she shot it. That describes my oppinion of new stuff.
    Now back to my question. I know about Savage just because of what happened to the savage .308 I talked about. Don't get me wrong I have several old savage 99s and I would not sell them for a million dollars. The new stuff I would not take it if you gave it to me. My original question was does anyone know about the Remington 700 cdl? I am familiar with the old 700s from the 50's thru the late 80's but I need a left hand and I know the cdls are real available rigt now. I just want to know if they are gonna fall apart when a deer jumps up?
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  • 260
    i would stay(steer away) from the salvage and get the remington... 260 is the way to go... like was said. yes i said salvage
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  • FEENIX
    briguy,

    All I was trying to do was to help you and your friend through cost avoidance or reduce the cost of repair ... explore all cost effective possibilities and make it work before purchasing a new rifle.

    Purchasing the new rifle in question is ~$700 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=144780874. Have you troubleshot what's causing the screw(s) to come loose? It could be an easy and cost effective repair, i.e. secure it with blue thread lock, stripped screw, stripped thread/helicoil replacement, etc ...

    Let's say that one of the above fixed the loose screw problem. Now deal with the "too long for her" issue. Measure the LOP that she needs for the right shoot-ability fit ...

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    ... and check if scope can be adjusted to correct the LOP and proper eye relief.


    Let's say this work, now deal with the issue of kick/recoil.

    As I previously noted, Limbsaver recoil pad (~$35) is very effective. Sometimes it as simple as how the rifle is being held. Others (but not limited to) recoil reduction are:

    - Increase rifle weight
    - Reduced ammo load
    - You can also use sled when shooting at the range

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    - Mercury recoil reducers (http://www.mercuryrecoil.com/)
    - Muzzle brakes (loud and not for everyone), cost depends on what type of brakes you get.

    My Savage 111F in .300 WM has a Holland QD ...

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    and my SAKO M995 in .300 WM has a custom brake similar to the QD

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    - both rifles recoil is comparable to that of .243 and both holds <1/2 MOA group with my handloads.

    Once you've exhausted all avenues, and still "want" to purchase a new rifle, "go for it!"

    BTW, my wife is 5'2" and shoots both my rifles mentioned as well as my Ruger M77 MKII in .338 WM also with a muzzle brake. I understand that recoil sensitivity varies from each shooter.

    The 9 year old girl on the link shot a huge brown bear with a .375 H&H

    http://www.blackbearheaven.com/9-year-old-girl-record-brown-bear-record-girzzly-bear.htm
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  • FEENIX
    quote:Originally posted by 260
    i would stay(steer away) from the salvage and get the remington... 260 is the way to go... like was said. yes i said salvage


    You must be a Remington only guy. [:p] Check this out ...

    http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2009/08/22/savage-f-tr-team-world-beaters-on-a-budget/
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  • briguy
    absolutely agree. I have been collecting guns for over 30 years I have shot and helped people shoot over a few thousand of them. It takes about 1 shot and 2 seconds to tell if a rifle fits me or another person. I would much rather pay for something that will work and be comfortable than mess around with what the last guy said "salvage".
    Now can anyone tell me about the cdls?
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