Author Topic: M700 Mountain rifle .260 Rem (Read 1094 times)

chupiw · « **on:** January 18, 2004, 06:05:34 AM »

I am contemplating purchasing a Remington m700 Stainless Mountain Rifle in .260 Rem. Primary use will be deer and Javelina hunting in Southwest. I normally like Rugers, but the only lightweight 260 they have is in the compact rifle, and I dont like the super short barrel. Anyone have any experience with the M700 Mountain rifle and its performance and durability. I really like how it handles, it has nice balance. would appreciate any info. Thanks

gunnut69 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 18, 2004, 12:33:53 PM »

I have one in 280, it kills like lightning bolts.. Have had zero trouble with it.. 3x9 Leupold Compact in leupold mounts. Works fine..

Graybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** January 18, 2004, 01:15:06 PM »

I have two of the LSS Mtn. Rifles in .30-06 and 7-08. Love them. You'll not go wrong with it.

GB

Eagle Eye · « **Reply #3 on:** January 18, 2004, 02:44:39 PM »

I have the standard version Mountain Rifle in 25-06 (a caliber no longer chambered in this rifle). One word describes it...superb (once you have the trigger adjusted to 3# of pull). Mine shoots .5 MOA from the bench at 100 yards with reloads. The Mtn is a treat to carry when you still hunt all day and it is very pointable. I like the slim stock and 22" barrel over the Remington Model 7. From a subjective viewpoint, I prefer the Mountain stainless version over the standard version. However, the stainless is not available with a detachable magazine and that is a feature I prefer. I have also had the same rifle some years back in 30-06 but it was too much cartridge for such a light rifle (recoil - big time).

IMO, a Remington Mountain Rifle in 260 or 7mm-08 would be an ideal deer rifle for you.

todbartell · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2004, 09:38:44 PM »

I bought a m700 LSS Mtn Rifle in 260 2 summers ago, very nice rifle. :blaster: Shot very well, under an inch with 120 gr. NBT's. I've killed 3 deer with this rifle, it is very leathal. :shock: 260 seems to kill as fast as my ol 7mm Rem Mag did. :oops: You will not be dissapointed!

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2004, 04:41:29 AM »

My 15 yr old son has the LSS Mountain in 7m-08. Really a nice little rifle. Had a trigger job done and it is a very good shooter. No problems last year with whitetail and antelope. It is a very good choice in a rifle.

long