Remington 700 VTR

[Elmo]

Just ordered the Remington 700 VTR in .308 caliber.  This will be my main rifle.  I plan to hunt big game as well a coyotes with this.  I thought of getting a .223 for coyotes and 'coons and a .308/30-06 for big games but figured I simply didn't have the money for two rifles so I settled on the .308 since I am not all that interested in preserving the pelt.

Anybody owns one of these?  Recommendations on a scope, etc?

5-7 business days for shipping seems like forever!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

Have you heard on e of those go off? That muzzle break seems like it would make it louder than hell

[ny hunter]

Best of luck with the new rifle..............

[WNYBuckHunter]

I looked at them, but decided to buy the SPS instead. They are pretty much the same gun anyway, and the SPS is alot less money. Culver is right, with the brake on the barrel that puppy is gonna be loud. Good luck with it.

[steve863]

I think the only advantage the VTR model has over the other M700's is that it has a 22" barrel, which I think is more than long enough for a .308 or the other standard calibers.  For the life of me I can't understand why Remington makes most of it's M700 models in 24" for standard calibers and 26" for the magnums.  Only the old BDL and mountain rifle and now the VTR can you get a 22" incher for standard calibers.  24" is just too long for my taste and the little added velocity you might get means absolutely nothing in the field.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

they spec it as a 22 but in reality with the break it is a 20

[Elmo]

Hmmm...never thought about the extra noise from the muzzle.  Products been paid for and shipped already so there's no turning back now.  Besides, I've held the .223 version in my hands and immediately knew that was going to be my gun so noise be damned.  I'm hoping hearing protection will help.  I always hunt with them.  Their usually slung over my neck and I put them on when I'm ready to shoot.

[jr.deerslayer]

The muzzle break noise is often worse for the person standing to the right or left of you, than it is the person actually firing the gun.

[ny hunter]

When you are firing that gun you won't even notice,have fun you well be fine.Or try a pair of electric ear protectors,I have one and they are great.

[Elmo]

My new toy came in.  Like a kid after Christmas I left work early to drive to the dealership and pick it up.  Mount a Nikon ProStaff 3-9X40 on top of it.  A year ago I would never imagine that I would be excited about getting my first big game rifle or sitting in my office during the summer day dreaming about hunting.

[ny hunter]

Looks nice have fun and enjoy......................

[fasteddie]

When you take it to the range , make sure no one is on either side of you . The muzzle brakes are LOUD .

[NYDeer]

The muzzle break noise is often worse for the person standing to the right or left of you, than it is the person actually firing the gun.

+1.  Easily remedied by going to the range on a weekday..