Remington 700 caliber recommendations

[t1ny]

I've been eying a 700 primarily for long range practice. No hunting at all unless civilization collapses. I want something that isn't too expensive on ammo but also won't feel like I'm shooting a BB gun. But I will go the former if necessary. I would like to feel a good kick from the rifle. Also I've never shot a hunting rifle before but have shot other rifles. I just want a bolt action in my armory. Any suggestions and reasons why? Thanks.

[Fjold]

Remington SPS Varmint in 308, or 243 if the kick is too much. Heavier contour barrel for more mass and the 26" barrel to get the higher velocity for long range shooting.

[Whiterabbit]

If you are buying ammunition, can't go wrong with the above suggestion, or the 30-06 case if you want to keep with the 30 caliber and increase your powder burnt.

[Kingair001]

Remington SPS Varmint in 308, or 243 if the kick is too much. Heavier contour barrel for more mass and the 26" barrel to get the higher velocity for long range shooting.

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[bazineta]

I'd go .308 for your first one. There are many, many options available, but to me that's a great starting point.

[NapalmCheese]

I'd do the above but in .223. It'll still kick but not very much and it's still cheaper than any of the above options to shoot (both reloading or with crap ammo). Then again I'm not much on recoil anyway and can't understand why some people seek it out, so maybe the .223 just won't cut it for you.

So far as long range practice goes, the .223 will be effected by wind more which will create more challenging shooting.

[icallshotgun88]

I've been eying a 700 primarily for long range practice. No hunting at all unless civilization collapses. I want something that isn't too expensive on ammo but also won't feel like I'm shooting a BB gun. But I will go the former if necessary. I would like to feel a good kick from the rifle. Also I've never shot a hunting rifle before but have shot other rifles. I just want a bolt action in my armory. Any suggestions and reasons why? Thanks.

If you are using it primarily for long range, I wouldn't chose .308

its obviously a great cardgirdge but for long range, something faster with a flatter trajectory will be more ideal (although we ALL know 308 is more than capable, something flatter and faster will allow you to be more accurate)

I'd concur with a few of the things others members said about heavy contour barrels and longer barrel lengths..

also, if you already know exactly which bullet you'll be shooting, you will want to choose something with a twist rate that works well with the weight off the bullet

I'd look into a 7mm, .243 or maybe 30-06

the kick between a 30-06 and a .308 is minimal and about the same price to shoot, but the 30-06 will be quite a bit flatter and make a difference out past 300 yards

[castgold]

I'd get the most affordable 700 short action you can find, shoot it a while, then have Randall (AR15 Barrels) install a Bartlein barrel in .308, .243 or 6.5 creedmoor, and change the stock if desired.

[milotrain]

I've been eying a 700 primarily for long range practice. No hunting at all unless civilization collapses. I want something that isn't too expensive on ammo but also won't feel like I'm shooting a BB gun. But I will go the former if necessary. I would like to feel a good kick from the rifle. Also I've never shot a hunting rifle before but have shot other rifles. I just want a bolt action in my armory. Any suggestions and reasons why? Thanks.

What is "long range"?
How many rounds a year will you practice?

[Kingair001]

I'd get the most affordable 700 short action you can find, shoot it a while, then have Randall (AR15 Barrels) install a Bartlein barrel in .308, .243 or 6.5 creedmoor, and change the stock if desired.

Find a nice used one in the FS section here on Calguns

And after a while do what castgold posted above 🖒

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[LynnJr]

You said long-range so nothing in 22 caliber qualifies.
In 243/6mm you need a 8 twist barrel to shoot longrange and Remington doesn't sell any chamberings that qualify.
In 25 Caliber there are no good long-range bullets so nothing there qualifies.
In 6.5mm/264 you have the 6.5-284 that qualifies.
In 270 no good bullets so nothing qualifies.
In 7mm you have the 284 or 280 Remington that qualify.
In 30 Caliber you have the 300 Winchester Magnum the 300 WSM and the 300 Weatherby Magnum that qualify.
In 338 you have the 338 Lapua that qualifies.
If you don't mind buying a action and having a gunsmith put on a good barrel the choices improve.

[RNE228]

Thoughts on 7mm-08?

You said long-range so nothing in 22 caliber qualifies.

In 7mm you have the 284 or 280 Remington that qualify.

If you don't mind buying a action and having a gunsmith put on a good barrel the choices improve.

[PatC415]

Welcome to Calguns t1ny.
Milotrain got it right.
What do you consider "long Range"?
Inside 300? 500? 1000?
I shoot several calibers, but have always appreciated the availability and select of .308 off the shelf ammo. If you reload, there is a wide variety of 30 cal projectiles to choose from for target or hunting. Recoil is manageable, and accuracy is respectable out to 1k under the right conditions.
700 is a great platform if you want to do a barrel swap down the road.
Always great info here from the Calguns members. Enjoy!

[NorCalFocus]

Thoughts on 7mm-08?

Its a nice middle ground from the .308 to 6.5 Creedmoor. You can also size brass down from .308 without tons of work so you have lots of brass out there. Flatter shooting than .308, nice long bullets out there for good BCs.

[highpower790]

If you don't intend to reload,select cal based on ammo availability.