Remington 700VRT???

[apache112a]

Anybody have any insight to the Remington 700 VRT, This wold be my first bolt action rifle. i dont know if there is already a thread on this but im just see'in if you guys can give me a decent review. I am an LEO and know Remington in a very good company. and would it be possible to place a suppresser on its triangular barrel??? any feed back is great. thank you

[usaffarmer]

I would pass on the VTR and go with an LTR. You wont have problems finding aftermarket parts for them. The VTR doesnt fit in all stock like a regular round heavey barrel does. As for suppressed the flashhider mounts to a round barrel alot cleaner. On my 700P the vortex flashhider looks like it belongs there, mounts flush.

[5R milspec]

for me I would go for a 5R milspec.they shoot really good for a factory rifel.and even cost a little cheeper than a VTR I think.and they will shoot a 168g and 175g bullet with little reloading.they will even shoot Factory match ammo right out of the box.for me I think the tri barrel is just a sales thing.but hey who am I to say.I love a remington.haven't seen one that want shoot yet.and with remington cahmbering them in a 223 and 300wm now I think they are even a better choice.and from what I can tell most FFL dealers are letting them go for around 1000.00.but hey this is just me opinion.and as the other gent said they are easier to fix up than a VTR.

[GMZ]

for me I would go for a 5R milspec.they shoot really good for a factory rifel.and even cost a little cheeper than a VTR I think.and they will shoot a 168g and 175g bullet with little reloading.they will even shoot Factory match ammo right out of the box.for me I think the tri barrel is just a sales thing.but hey who am I to say.I love a remington.haven't seen one that want shoot yet.and with remington cahmbering them in a 223 and 300wm now I think they are even a better choice.and from what I can tell most FFL dealers are letting them go for around 1000.00.but hey this is just me opinion.and as the other gent said they are easier to fix up than a VTR.

This. Triangle barrel just reeks of gimmick. If you want more than a regular 700 go for a 5R. I had one of those and it was almost on par with my custom 700.

[scottryan]

Triangle barrel is ultra lame.

Remington further bubbadizies their product line...

[gtriever]

Disclaimer: I have no hands-on experience with this rifle. Having said that, people who have shot this rifle tell me that accuracy suffers with the triangular barrel after shooting a few rounds. My poor advice is to pass on this one.

[apache112a]

Thanks guys, I started out liking the VRT, but after alot of reveiws and talking with people, I have switched to the 700SPS Varmit. I like the varmit due to the wide forgrip. although it is not a free floatin barrel nor is it bedded, it does have a heavy barrel. later down the road i can always bed it and shave down the stock to free float it. budget is a issue and want a total package with optic for under 1000.

[gtriever]

Check at THIS web site for some budget starter rifle packages...

[Linus]

I would get a Remington 700 sps varmint or a 700p for a little more or even a 5R for a little more. Then use the rest of your cash on a good optic, your limiting factor.

[carbinero]

SPS-V, SPS-tac, LTR, P, 5R.

No triangles.