Remington 700 PCR

[74elko]

Anybody have any opinions on the new Remington 700 PCR? Does it look like it has potential to compete with the Ruger RPR?

https://www.remington.com/rifles/bolt-action/model-700/model-700-pcr

[CobraRed]

Looks like they put a 700 5R in a chassis. I imagine it can shoot, just like everyone's 700's they put in chassis.

Not a bad deal.

[tuna quesadilla]

$1199 MSRP, so probably $900-$1000 street price? Not a bad deal for an out-of-the-box solution on a Remington 700.

[nubbinator]

I wouldn't grab it with the issues the 700 series has had. That and I feel like you get more out of the box with the RPR. You get a nice muzzle brake. You get two 10 round magazines instead of a single 5 round. You get a nicer stock, IMO. You get M-Lok instead of Keymod (and why does Remington go with a Magpul stock and Keymod handguard). The bolt also looks more convenient on the RPR for a lefty shooter like myself.

You can find the RPR for under $1k pretty routinely. The 700 PCR has a $1.2k MSRP and probably will be hard to find for less than $900. The RPR just seems like the better value to me.

[NorCalFocus]

I wouldn't grab it with the issues the 700 series has had.

Oh yeah what issues are those? You have first hand experiences with these issues?

I agree that there have been better values out there than the 700 for last few years. But that has nothing to do with issues the 700 has.

[tuna quesadilla]

I wouldn't grab it with the issues the 700 series has had.

Not calling you out, but what kind of issues do you mean? After probably 8 years of AR15 ownership I sprung for an R700 recently, and it's been pretty damn good for a $490 rifle. I've owned it for 3 months and have about 200 rounds downrange with it, no complaints yet.

[nubbinator]

Not calling you out, but what kind of issues do you mean? After probably 8 years of AR15 ownership I sprung for an R700 recently, and it's been pretty damn good for a $490 rifle. I've owned it for 3 months and have about 200 rounds downrange with it, no complaints yet.

Supposedly they've fixed them, but they had a ton of problems with the X-Mark Pro trigger that resulted in accidental discharges and resulted in a trigger recall. It was linked to potential deaths and injuries. They have their recall site live still.

Example of the trigger issue:



The new ones should have the issue fixed, but Remington did not inspire confidence in me, especially since lawsuits revealed that they knew about the defect for several years and only took action once it got so big that they had no choice but to do something.

[2shotjoe]

Just need a new trigger and that's it. I'm sold, just need money.

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[triggs75]

Seems like a contender with the others. A little late to the game but they made it. If they come out with a lefty might pick one up. Though to me another selling factor on the Ruger rpr is the barrel nut and being able to change the barrel myself. Didn’t look at the remy but would assume they would by like the 700”s

[hj_S14]

ehh.. haven't shot either RPR or this Remi yet... but base on the look , the RPR looks much better

[nubbinator]

I've always wondered, what's the advantage to a left hand rifle? I've always shot left handed with right handed bolt actions. I've never had issues with cheek weld and like being able to maintain my hand on the stock and near the trigger without shifting while shooting off a bench or bag. It looks like the RPR and 700 PCR both have enough distance on the bolt that it won't hit your face on reload.

[KT_SF]

The easy barrel changes on the RPR is great for those starting out on .308 and later upgrading to 6.5 CM (keeping the same bolt and mags).

Another advantage of the RPR is the hinged folding stock (attached to a buffer tube that accepts any AR-style stock, including the Magpul PRS) with an in-line recoil path ... makes it easier to transport the RPR to the range.

Ruger really did their homework with the RPR, rather than coming late to the party with another me-too product.

KT

[sigstroker]

Seems like a good deal considering the buttstock is $240. They saved money by making their own chassis instead of buying a name one. They should've done the same with the buttstock, that part shouldn't take rocket science to make. They probably should have used a name chassis and no-name stock instead of the other way round.

It's funny how the ad copy says moa "assurance" and "confirmed", avoiding that "guarantee" word that Weatherby and Tikka uses.

[Jimmy's]

Another goofy modern trendy rifle on the market.

[LynnJr]

It will sell like hot cakes and since it's a 700 platform mods will be easy if you need/want them.
And a 700 barrel is easy to swap out and when going from 308 to 6.5 Creedmoor you always use the same bolt and mags.