Quick Comparison - Win M70 vs Rem 700 Bull Barrels

BattleRifleG3 · 08-22-2005, 10:55 PM

Handled both the Win M70 Coyote Stainless and the Rem 700 VLS, also in stainless. Also considering blued models of the same. Considering a number of options, but these are two good American made versions. I like Savage too, but am looking elsewhere at the moment.

Basically I'm looking for a bull barreled 308 bolt gun for maximum accuracy. Prefer a traditional stock to a thumbhole sniper or varmint stock, but wouldn't rule them all out either. My impression has been that Rem is better on accuracy, but would the M70 be less? I do prefer the positive ejection of the Winchester over the phantom extractor of the Remington.

Also wondering if stainless is the way to go or not. Smoother, but shorter barrel life, right? I'd use it plenty but would treat it right.

I could get either one in stainless for $500.

lefty o · 08-22-2005, 11:19 PM

either will most likely outperform the guy shooting it. i just recently set up a remmy 700 for my best friend , and lets say that gun will shoot. .223 heavy blued barrel, laminated stock. i bedded it mounted and lapped in the scope/rings, and adjusted the trigger, and broke it in. at 200yds off a bag with black hills ammo it made numerous 1/2"-3/4" groups on a windy day. that remington really impressed me.

myarmor · 08-23-2005, 08:16 AM

My vote is for the 700. Nothing against Winchester, just think the 700 action is stronger.

Plink Floyd · 08-23-2005, 10:31 AM

I think that they are both good, but the 700 has a great history of accuracy, and has been the platform of many tactical rifles. The Winchester is pretty good, but the Model 70 ain't what it used to be

View Poll Results: Quick Comparison - Rem M700 VLSS vs Win M70 Coyote Stainless
Rem 700 VLSS	3	50.00%
Win M70 Coyote Synthetic	1	16.67%
Both are equally good - you're best served with either one	2	33.33%
Both are equally bad - choose another	0	0%
Voters: 6. You may not vote on this poll

08-22-2005, 10:55 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Quick Comparison - Win M70 vs Rem 700 Bull Barrels Handled both the Win M70 Coyote Stainless and the Rem 700 VLS, also in stainless. Also considering blued models of the same. Considering a number of options, but these are two good American made versions. I like Savage too, but am looking elsewhere at the moment. Basically I'm looking for a bull barreled 308 bolt gun for maximum accuracy. Prefer a traditional stock to a thumbhole sniper or varmint stock, but wouldn't rule them all out either. My impression has been that Rem is better on accuracy, but would the M70 be less? I do prefer the positive ejection of the Winchester over the phantom extractor of the Remington. Also wondering if stainless is the way to go or not. Smoother, but shorter barrel life, right? I'd use it plenty but would treat it right. I could get either one in stainless for $500. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-22-2005, 11:19 PM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	either will most likely outperform the guy shooting it. i just recently set up a remmy 700 for my best friend , and lets say that gun will shoot. .223 heavy blued barrel, laminated stock. i bedded it mounted and lapped in the scope/rings, and adjusted the trigger, and broke it in. at 200yds off a bag with black hills ammo it made numerous 1/2"-3/4" groups on a windy day. that remington really impressed me.

08-23-2005, 08:16 AM	#3
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,147	My vote is for the 700. Nothing against Winchester, just think the 700 action is stronger.

08-23-2005, 10:31 AM	#4
Plink Floyd Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 43	I think that they are both good, but the 700 has a great history of accuracy, and has been the platform of many tactical rifles. The Winchester is pretty good, but the Model 70 ain't what it used to be