Rem 700 still no go?

[CNY Yote Hunter]

Did they document exactly what repairs or replacement of parts were done?

They gave me a break down of complaints I had and the fixes they did for the complaints. Example, complaint- follower scuffed, replaced follower.

 

[xsn10s]

They gave me a break down of complaints I had and the fixes they did for the complaints. Example, complaint- follower scuffed, replaced follower.

That's pretty standard.

 

[AI AXMC]

What did they say they did to the bolt/receiver? Did they do anything to fix the fit?

 

[CNY Yote Hunter]

What did they say they did to the bolt/receiver? Did they do anything to fix the fit?

Out of town this week for work but should be home Friday. Believe all it said for that was replaced bolt with new one which it was a new bolt or at least had been rejeweled. Only put 40 rounds down range and no marks on bolt at all. Last time I shot 30 and the jeweling was literally almost all gone in multiple spots. I don't remember if it said anything else about it, kind of a generic form they sent with not a ton of detail but will update when I have it in my hands again.

 

[2 the Plug]

Well, my experience has not been great with RAR, going on 2 weeks now with no reply to my contacts. Maybe I was too forward out of the gate.
"I am very disappointed in the RAR stamped Model 700 ADL I just picked up from my local Rural King after online order. An ADL used to run $299-$399 and now at $589+ I understand inflation but I expected more. I have owned many Model 700's and other Remington branded firearms from various generations and iterations of Remington. This is so far the worst example of a Remington ADL I have laid hands on much less purchased with my hard earned money. The fit and finish appears as if you took unfinished parts from old stock and slapped a matte finish on them and screwed it on a receiver. The matte finish is rough in spots and it appears some pit rust or extra Matte was not removed from the receiver prior to shipping. The advertised jeweled bolt is a farce. The jeweling is incomplete at best in all aspects. The jeweled bolt appears to be a matte bolt with attempted jeweling the jeweling is shallow, uneven and appears unfinished. Additionally, it is noticeably shorter than any jeweling on a Remington I have owned. Most of them the jeweling comes within a centimeter or two of the bolt lugs and the bolt handle. This uneven jeweling stops well before either. Having owned blued, ss, and the black XCR jeweled bolts, I can personally send you side by side photos of the lacking quality. There is a noticeable hum in the raceways when the action is cycled against the matting on the bolt. All of which will require a smith to smooth out at a price.

I was hoping to speak with someone to better understand what happened before I provide feedback to friends, family and on my sporting forums. The only reason I purchased a Rem Arms 700 was to personally see how it's better than what Big Green turned into at the end. This was after reading a review of the 7PRC long range, then the 700 Alpha. Super excited for my favorite action, I wanted to order one just based on the apparent quality improvements like timney triggers, 5R barrels and better stocks. I did not expect an Alpha at the bargain price point of an ADL, but even with a budget ADL I expected a Rem 700 that was plug n play. If you advertise a jeweled bolt then finish the job. With this new rifle one could assume not much has changed since the bankruptcy. I am hopeful that I got a rare mistake and someone can explain to me how this one left the factory. I also hope it fires true (we will have to see) but I'm going to have to refinish it or start over to have it match the quality of even my early to mid 2000's Synthetic ADL in 243. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration."

 

[xsn10s]

Yeah lol when I saw the jewel job on my ADL I thought "Why did they bother?". But I didn't get the ADL for a jeweled bolt. I got it with the hopes of having a barreled action that would shoot well. So I'll post pictures of my groups once I fire it.

 

[GRG]

I'm disappointed to here some people that are not happy with the newest RemArms rifles. I like the changes they have made and was hearing that the quality was going way up. I have never been a big Rem 700 guy but do have several 722, and 788 rifles that shoot incredibly well as well as have built and own quite a few rimfires off of 580 and 581 actions and love them.

I would only be interested the latest RemArms 700 actions with the Timney trigger. I think some people are probably dealing with older guns but If its RemArms you would think it should be of the toughted improved quality. I will have to see them in person.

I dont get caught up in buying a $4-800 gun and having somethings not as smooth or the trigger needing some work etc. There are many custom or semi customs costing $2500 and thousands more that spends months of their early lives being shipped back and forth to the builder or factory to be made right. These less expensive guns I first clean, then go shoot with some proven loads. If it shows promise I tear it apart and and fix everything I am concerned with, really don't care about warranty but I do my own work. I just want to know that its solid to start and isn't something I cant address. If you don't do any work on your guns you wont agree with anything I've said. Lol

Can you say Sig Cross and CZ 600 Alpha that were switch barrels and then changed to no they aren't and we only sell parts to Licensed gunsmiths. There is a real joke.

 

[2 the Plug]

Yeah lol when I saw the jewel job on my ADL I thought "Why did they bother?". But I didn't get the ADL for a jeweled bolt. I got it with the hopes of having a barreled action that would shoot well. So I'll post pictures of my groups once I fire it.

I thought the same thing, matte bolt would have been fine. And I too will post groupings after I get some rings and sand down this high spot they left.
But, if you take over after BK and say you are different, then be different. And return the contact us when people contact you. They could easily say, it was old stock, it's an ADL, look at the price point. here's a $25 rebate if you order an alpha which we guarantee will be right… or shoot have an auto reply that says "we are taking a long time to respond due to demand" no reply leaves doubt and doubt doesn't often lead to spending more of my dollars except in the case of the Green Bay Packers… with this division I just know we have a chance

 

[xsn10s]

I thought the same thing, matte bolt would have been fine. And I too will post groupings after I get some rings and sand down this high spot they left.
But, if you take over after BK and say you are different, then be different. And return the contact us when people contact you. They could easily say, it was old stock, it's an ADL, look at the price point. here's a $25 rebate if you order an alpha which we guarantee will be right… or shoot have an auto reply that says "we are taking a long time to respond due to demand" no reply leaves doubt and doubt doesn't often lead to spending more of my dollars except in the case of the Green Bay Packers… with this division I just know we have a chance

If you really want a reply I say give them a call.

 

[CNY Yote Hunter]

Well, my experience has not been great with RAR, going on 2 weeks now with no reply to my contacts. Maybe I was too forward out of the gate.
"I am very disappointed in the RAR stamped Model 700 ADL I just picked up from my local Rural King after online order. An ADL used to run $299-$399 and now at $589+ I understand inflation but I expected more. I have owned many Model 700's and other Remington branded firearms from various generations and iterations of Remington. This is so far the worst example of a Remington ADL I have laid hands on much less purchased with my hard earned money. The fit and finish appears as if you took unfinished parts from old stock and slapped a matte finish on them and screwed it on a receiver. The matte finish is rough in spots and it appears some pit rust or extra Matte was not removed from the receiver prior to shipping. The advertised jeweled bolt is a farce. The jeweling is incomplete at best in all aspects. The jeweled bolt appears to be a matte bolt with attempted jeweling the jeweling is shallow, uneven and appears unfinished. Additionally, it is noticeably shorter than any jeweling on a Remington I have owned. Most of them the jeweling comes within a centimeter or two of the bolt lugs and the bolt handle. This uneven jeweling stops well before either. Having owned blued, ss, and the black XCR jeweled bolts, I can personally send you side by side photos of the lacking quality. There is a noticeable hum in the raceways when the action is cycled against the matting on the bolt. All of which will require a smith to smooth out at a price.

I was hoping to speak with someone to better understand what happened before I provide feedback to friends, family and on my sporting forums. The only reason I purchased a Rem Arms 700 was to personally see how it's better than what Big Green turned into at the end. This was after reading a review of the 7PRC long range, then the 700 Alpha. Super excited for my favorite action, I wanted to order one just based on the apparent quality improvements like timney triggers, 5R barrels and better stocks. I did not expect an Alpha at the bargain price point of an ADL, but even with a budget ADL I expected a Rem 700 that was plug n play. If you advertise a jeweled bolt then finish the job. With this new rifle one could assume not much has changed since the bankruptcy. I am hopeful that I got a rare mistake and someone can explain to me how this one left the factory. I also hope it fires true (we will have to see) but I'm going to have to refinish it or start over to have it match the quality of even my early to mid 2000's Synthetic ADL in 243. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration."
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I sent them an email within their business hours and had a response with in an hour or 2. I think it was a generic response cause it asked for some of the same info, like my email and serial number which I had already given. After that email with the requested info was sent I got an email within an hour with a service note to put in the box and was told a UPS label would be sent for me within 24-72 hours. Next day I got that. I would try to resend an email to them during business hours cause that's where I had excellent service. Would definitely like to hear how this turns out for you!

 

[2 the Plug]

I will call and send again then update you all. Glad to hear it isn't this way for everyone.

 

[2 the Plug]

I sent them an email within their business hours and had a response with in an hour or 2. I think it was a generic response cause it asked for some of the same info, like my email and serial number which I had already given. After that email with the requested info was sent I got an email within an hour with a service note to put in the box and was told a UPS label would be sent for me within 24-72 hours. Next day I got that. I would try to resend an email to them during business hours cause that's where I had excellent service. Would definitely like to hear how this turns out for you!

What email did you send to?

 

[SSG Graybush]

Well, my experience has not been great with RAR, going on 2 weeks now with no reply to my contacts. Maybe I was too forward out of the gate.
"I am very disappointed in the RAR stamped Model 700 ADL I just picked up from my local Rural King after online order. An ADL used to run $299-$399 and now at $589+ I understand inflation but I expected more. I have owned many Model 700's and other Remington branded firearms from various generations and iterations of Remington. This is so far the worst example of a Remington ADL I have laid hands on much less purchased with my hard earned money. The fit and finish appears as if you took unfinished parts from old stock and slapped a matte finish on them and screwed it on a receiver. The matte finish is rough in spots and it appears some pit rust or extra Matte was not removed from the receiver prior to shipping. The advertised jeweled bolt is a farce. The jeweling is incomplete at best in all aspects. The jeweled bolt appears to be a matte bolt with attempted jeweling the jeweling is shallow, uneven and appears unfinished. Additionally, it is noticeably shorter than any jeweling on a Remington I have owned. Most of them the jeweling comes within a centimeter or two of the bolt lugs and the bolt handle. This uneven jeweling stops well before either. Having owned blued, ss, and the black XCR jeweled bolts, I can personally send you side by side photos of the lacking quality. There is a noticeable hum in the raceways when the action is cycled against the matting on the bolt. All of which will require a smith to smooth out at a price.

I was hoping to speak with someone to better understand what happened before I provide feedback to friends, family and on my sporting forums. The only reason I purchased a Rem Arms 700 was to personally see how it's better than what Big Green turned into at the end. This was after reading a review of the 7PRC long range, then the 700 Alpha. Super excited for my favorite action, I wanted to order one just based on the apparent quality improvements like timney triggers, 5R barrels and better stocks. I did not expect an Alpha at the bargain price point of an ADL, but even with a budget ADL I expected a Rem 700 that was plug n play. If you advertise a jeweled bolt then finish the job. With this new rifle one could assume not much has changed since the bankruptcy. I am hopeful that I got a rare mistake and someone can explain to me how this one left the factory. I also hope it fires true (we will have to see) but I'm going to have to refinish it or start over to have it match the quality of even my early to mid 2000's Synthetic ADL in 243. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration."
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Let's see the high spots in the raceways. Cuz honestly you sound like "that guy" that's never satisfied. The blem by the screw hole won't ever be seen, if it won't rub out, and the jeweling is what you get on a entry level rifle. You want a 1700 dollar rifle, spend 1700 bucks. You got a 5r barreled action with a Timney trigger for under 600 bucks. Not that a non adjustable trigger is all that great. If it shot poorly and had some cosmetic stuff, ok, complain. But you don't even know if it shoots yet.

 

[kfd05]

Well, my experience has not been great with RAR, going on 2 weeks now with no reply to my contacts. Maybe I was too forward out of the gate.
"I am very disappointed in the RAR stamped Model 700 ADL I just picked up from my local Rural King after online order. An ADL used to run $299-$399 and now at $589+ I understand inflation but I expected more. I have owned many Model 700's and other Remington branded firearms from various generations and iterations of Remington. This is so far the worst example of a Remington ADL I have laid hands on much less purchased with my hard earned money. The fit and finish appears as if you took unfinished parts from old stock and slapped a matte finish on them and screwed it on a receiver. The matte finish is rough in spots and it appears some pit rust or extra Matte was not removed from the receiver prior to shipping. The advertised jeweled bolt is a farce. The jeweling is incomplete at best in all aspects. The jeweled bolt appears to be a matte bolt with attempted jeweling the jeweling is shallow, uneven and appears unfinished. Additionally, it is noticeably shorter than any jeweling on a Remington I have owned. Most of them the jeweling comes within a centimeter or two of the bolt lugs and the bolt handle. This uneven jeweling stops well before either. Having owned blued, ss, and the black XCR jeweled bolts, I can personally send you side by side photos of the lacking quality. There is a noticeable hum in the raceways when the action is cycled against the matting on the bolt. All of which will require a smith to smooth out at a price.

I was hoping to speak with someone to better understand what happened before I provide feedback to friends, family and on my sporting forums. The only reason I purchased a Rem Arms 700 was to personally see how it's better than what Big Green turned into at the end. This was after reading a review of the 7PRC long range, then the 700 Alpha. Super excited for my favorite action, I wanted to order one just based on the apparent quality improvements like timney triggers, 5R barrels and better stocks. I did not expect an Alpha at the bargain price point of an ADL, but even with a budget ADL I expected a Rem 700 that was plug n play. If you advertise a jeweled bolt then finish the job. With this new rifle one could assume not much has changed since the bankruptcy. I am hopeful that I got a rare mistake and someone can explain to me how this one left the factory. I also hope it fires true (we will have to see) but I'm going to have to refinish it or start over to have it match the quality of even my early to mid 2000's Synthetic ADL in 243. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration."
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I also purchased the ADL 700 that Rural King ran on special….same disappointment I had when I opened the box . Jeweled bolt is terrible. I think your looks better than mine maybe

Total including shipping and tax I was still under $400. Maybe that was a sign? Either way, have a barreled action to see how it shoots like mentioned above.