LocoPatrick
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I have been on the lookout for a hunting rifle; been on the fence between a Remington 700 and a Savage 116.
Today at Sportsman's Warehouse, I came across a 700 ADL (Brand new, apparently Remington still makes the ADL for certain retailers) with a Remington-marked scope (which the salesman said is probably a Simmons 3x9-40) for $399.95.
I am seriously thinking about this package. My thought process is this (and please tell me if I have made any incorrect assumptions):
1. For the price, you get a good rifle with a scope that will get you started
2. The magazine floorplate (BDL style) holds no interest for me.
3. I can sink money into a better scope later, should I find the included scope lacking
4. I'll have a 700 action that can serve as the basis for a highly accurized custom rifle, should I choose to get an aftermarket barrel or stock
Did I get anything wrong?
Today at Sportsman's Warehouse, I came across a 700 ADL (Brand new, apparently Remington still makes the ADL for certain retailers) with a Remington-marked scope (which the salesman said is probably a Simmons 3x9-40) for $399.95.
I am seriously thinking about this package. My thought process is this (and please tell me if I have made any incorrect assumptions):
1. For the price, you get a good rifle with a scope that will get you started
2. The magazine floorplate (BDL style) holds no interest for me.
3. I can sink money into a better scope later, should I find the included scope lacking
4. I'll have a 700 action that can serve as the basis for a highly accurized custom rifle, should I choose to get an aftermarket barrel or stock
Did I get anything wrong?