Remington 700 vs. Ruger 77
Which one do you prefer and why? Thanks, cletus85
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Remington 700.....eh...no reason really from my perspective. History? Name? Yea I guess that's part of my reasoning. I haven't had any experience with the Ruger 77 but I'd buy a Remington before a Ruger. 
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It would be Remington! Why? 2 reasons = 1. trigger, 2. rifling
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I own both, and the Remington is dead tough in the action and Barrel, and the most accurate. It really comes down to which one you like though, both are good rifles.
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A few years back it would have been a simple choice for me: RUGER. After the 3 position safety, it's pretty much even for me. I haven't shot as many 700's as 77's though. 0 -
Both are great rifles, but I think the Remington takes top honors because of its trigger, especially in the varmit series. Either way they can be cleaned up very well. I also like the safety lever on the Remington's better.
Ruger's however offer a more desireable chambering choices than the Remington does. I've been P.O.'ed at Remington lately for them REALLY pushing thier new Ultra-mags... They need to continue the classic calibers and many of them aren't available except in very basic models.
Most of my Remington's have been real accurate, I've never had one that wouldn't shoot at least 1" at 100 yards. My .220 Swift shot 3/8" out of the box, I kid you not. My sporter weight .300 win mag hits barely under the 1" mark. I don't remember the others but like I said, they've always maintained at least MOA which is what I consider minimium for a bolt gun.0 -
You got me right on with Classic calibers and Ruger's. That's probably the thing that sways me toward Ruger most. I'm way more likely to buy a 257 Robts. than any new magnum. Don't get me wrong but I guess the last two calibers that really interested me are 7mm-08, and 260 Rem. I only wish Ruger would make the 7mm-08 in standard model 77. I've killed deer with all of these, several in fact. 0 -
Yep, that Roberts round is a great choice, a 25-06 wouldn't be bad either but what I want is a 6mm rem. I've got a friend of a friend deal and the guy shoots 6mm-06 and that is a sweet wildcat. Flat enough to reach out there, and you can shoot lighter bullets for varmits or heavier ones for larger game. Now if they'd just invent variable rifling so it is optimized for both...
I've taken most of my deer with a .50 muzzleloader, over 50 with them in fact. I've got the other 20 or so deer split between .300 win mag, .44 mag, 12 gauge slug, 30-30, and a SKS (I think I got 'em all).
I sure do love the Remington VSSF or Sendero SF models, but again those in particular are the models they should offer the best classic calibers.
Good luck on which ever one you choose, I doubt you'll go wrong with either one.0 -
I have had both in the lower end models. I would prefer the Ruger in the standard model 77 over the Remington in the 700 BDL. They both shot well (1 moa) but the Ruger seemed to be better built. It just felt more solid. It is like picking a Chevy vs a Ford. Either way they will both work fine.
Mad Dog0 -
Remington I think, though I have not handled any newer than than 15 years or so old. Better trigger by far, and higher quality fit and finish. Ruger is indeed a good Ford, but the Rem is more like Lexus.
My heros have always killed cowboys.0 -
I'm compelled to differ, He Dog - we usually see pretty much eye to eye on issues. However, when you downgrade my Ruger's, it's time to speak out!
The Ruger is the most rugged commercial rifle made today. Granted, the trigger on the new models must meet the liability attorney's view of safe components, but ALL rifles suffer this malady these sue-happy days. The Ruger can be cleaned up by a knowledgeable person, or an adjustable aftermarket unit installed.
Having owned pre and post Winchesters, Remington 700's and both Ruger M77R's and MkII's, I'd have to nod toward the pre 64 Winnie's and the M77R's, while the Rem 700's would be considered a distant 3rd choice, if considered at all.
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I'm a fan of the pre64 Win 70, and FN400, so I lean to the 77 as well. Never could get used to the loose feel of a 700 bolt prior to lockup.I also don't like the finish on Rem's stocks.I do,however, think they are one of the strongest and most accurate on the market.They are issue sniper rifles,that says alot. -Bob
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In my humble opinion, I prefer the Remington over the Ruger any day. I personally like the action of the Rem a lot more than the Ruger. You will also find a LOT more competition level guns with Remington components than you will with Ruger's. For an "out of the box" gun, it's hard to beat Remington. That being said, I have a buddy that has 4 or 5 Ruger's that would be hard to beat in the accuracy dept. I can also hold a Ruger more steady, while free handing, than I can a Remington. Both have their pros and cons. I prefer the Remington overall. Just my .02.[:)]
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I sell Remington, Ruger and Winchester bolt rifles. The vast majority are Remington by customer choice. Nearly all are sold with scopes, which I install, then are sighted in on my range. All three are minute of deer accurate; however, the Remington leads the way by a long shot in the accuracy department. The Remington has a better trigger that does not need to be replaced, if necessary it can be adjusted with little fuss. The Winchester trigger can be adjusted easily but is not as good a system as the Remington (in my opinion). The iron sights on a Remington surely are much better than on the other two. Ruger has an excellent scope mounting system and you do get your rings in the deal. As far as stocks and finish all three offer too many options to make judgements on.
Accuracy on any of these rifles far exceeds the needs or ability of the average hunter.0 -
Over the years i have owned probably 6 or 7 Ruger 77's and a dozen or so Rem 700's.NONE of the Rugers would shoot as well as the Remingtons.I now only own Remington 700's or model 7's in bolt actions. 0 -
I've shot both and would opt for the Remington. Very accurate, now if they'd only make more of them in 6mm[B)]
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I've had both and ruger wins hands down.!!!!![:p][:p][:p][:p][:p] 0 -
Well now that this is going a little, I'll fess up I've never actually owned a Remington 700, but I have owned two Remington Model 7's. I still am drawn to the looks of the model seven, but neither of mine lived up to my expectation for accuracy off the bench, let alone shootability in the field. I had a 7mm-08 and a 260. I have had 2 Ruger bolts and one was a tack driver the other a .257 ultra light was a tad better accuracy wise than either Model Seven in spite of the heavy trigger. I handload and have never had trouble getting 3 shot 1" groups in all my bolt guns but the 2 Model Sevens and The Ruger Ultra light. The Ruger was predictable though, first shot right on. 0 -
I've usually found Rugers to be pretty darn accurate inside 200-300 yds, past that and you're in Remington country[:D]
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That's a good one, may have to borrow that at the gun shop tomorrow.[:D] 0
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