Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

[Skyyr]

Hey guys,

Just picked up a 5R via an FFL transfer tonight. The left of the receiver has a 1/8" wide light scuff about 3/8" long going down the side past the point where it enters the stock; it appears to be from the factory. It doesn't cut into the finish, it's just a light scuff. I'll post pictures shortly.

I don't mind normal wear and tear, but I also don't expect scuffs out of the box on a $1100 rifle. Is it common to have small scuffs on the receiver? If so, I'm fine. If not, then I'm frustrated as I had a similar experience with another rifle recently. know the 700 is still technically a commercial rifle and that these kind of marks are common on commercial models (compared to custom/semi-custom builds).

 

[delta8221]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

I didn't even pay attention to any scratches of mine out of the box. It saw shooting within a day and has more scratches than I can count now.

 

[Gentleman4561]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

I wouldn't worry about it. Go shoot it.

 

[LanceS4803]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

Mine also had a small discolored area.
It got covered with camo tape prior to hunting season. I hadn't even thought about it until your post reminded me!

 

[Trigger Time 23]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

It would not bother me either. If it was on one of my over/under shotguns it would be a different story, but even those get dinged here and there.

 

[JC PAINT WORKZ]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

The first one I was looking in the LGS had a chip of fiberglass missing in the stock. He said it was like that out of the box, he ordered me another one, but I thought that was crazy being out of the box like that and they didnt catch it at the factory

 

[cozmacozmy]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

Scratch & dent sale you say? I'll give you $5 for it...

 

[SpenceDaddy]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

I guess most people don't mind, but I would. If I pay good money for a rifle the only flaws that I want in that rifle are the ones that I put into it. Otherwise I would have bought it used in the first place.

 

[littlerascal56]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

The last 3 Remington 700's I got were in sorry shape..2 had rust on them. One had crooked screw holes in the top of the receiver.

Sent them back to the distributor and ordered in new Savages. They were clean with no marks anywhere. Even their packaging was better than the Remingtons.

I spoke with a gunshop owner last week, and he said he has sent back several Remingtons lately. Poor quality control.

 

[Megahoser]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

Just go shoot it...if it doesn't shoot well then you can bitch. Knowing the 5R, it'll be fine and unless you intend to keep it locked up in the safe it'll have plenty of matching dings soon.

 

[YAOG]

Re: If you wanted it perfect why didn't buy an AI?


Does that minor mark on the action matter in the real world? If you don't like it yes it does! If you care about the future availability of quality American products yes it does! But this is an inexpensive mass produced product shouldn't I accept some small imperfections? Not unless in the near future you are willing to buy only products with small imperfections.

It is a sad fact that American manufacturing is not what it once was. There are several reasons for this state of affairs. A major part of the American outlook is that American buyers of durable goods want to buy products that are inexpensive and are willing to accept products that are merely "good enough." When Americans want something they want it right now and if the product is less than durable and is not of the highest quality they are willing to accept lesser products to have it now rather than pay more later for a higher quality more durable product. If you doubt this just look around your house, garage or gun safe. Chances are very good you have a lot of stuff but almost none of it is good enough to care for and keep to pass on to your grandkids. This mindset is pretty much 180 degrees from the typical European mindset about the value of durable goods.

This is not a bad thing it is just the way we do things here in the new world, it is still a large part of what makes Americans who we are. Americans want it now and they only really need it to be good enough before they will buy it. This was literally the historical basis of how the American military, business and education was built and it has been bred into us as Americans. Nothing wrong with it as long as we recognize it and utilize how this outlook determines our future. We cannot as Americans accept what amounts to an economic model based on slash and burn which historically has never worked for any nation for more than a generation. People like Mit Romney shipped manufacturing jobs off shore by the tens of thousands to make themselves boatloads of money right now. This was fine for Mit and his people in the short term but none of these guys recognize the fatal flaw in a model which leaves them no path for future growth or legacy. What Mit and his people thought and continue to think was the future for American business turned out to be the future for the other countries they sent jobs to. They helped these countries find a path to claw their way out of the world's economic basement and fired yet another another bullet into the body of American manufacturing.

If you want your rifle which you paid good money for to come out of the box in "new condition" give it back and get another one until it is right. The only way to reverse the slide in the quality of American products produced in America is to not accept poor quality products. If we as a nation continue to accept products and services that are less than perfect and not durable very soon we will have no choice all products will be of poor quality. Quit buying cheap junk at WalMart and Harbor Freight. Demand and pay for better goods and services and you will get them.

Sorry about this. I've been sick too long which increases my coffee drinking and reduces my beer drinking I guess.

 

[roggom]

Re: If you wanted it perfect why didn't buy an AI?

This is a good place for the infamous "rifle break-in" video.

 

[ZO6Dave]

Re: If you wanted it perfect why didn't buy an AI?

Paint it camouflage...

 

[groundhogbuster]

Re: If you wanted it perfect why didn't buy an AI?

Went through the same thing, except it wasn't a scuff on the action. Mine was a mark on the bolt face, and breech end, and paint chips at the tang. If it's a small scuff, it will still shoot the same, I was afraid about the marks on the barrel, and bolt. But if you aren't happy, get another. However if mine had a small scuff on receiver, I'd shoot it.

 

[5R Milspec]

Re: If you wanted it perfect why didn't buy an AI?

it was your money you make the call,I would

 

[Genin]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LanceS4803</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mine also had a small discolored area.
It got covered with camo tape prior to hunting season. I hadn't even thought about it until your post reminded me! </div></div>

My 700 had a discolored area as well. Almost like the finish was thinner there. I didn't care because I was painting the rifle anyhow and it shot very well OTB.

 

[littlerascal56]

Re: Remington 700 5R and small scuffs out of the box?

Harley Davidson has enough pride that they do NOT want anything leaving their factory or showroom with even a small flaw. Thats why they are who they are.

Remington used to be that way. I purchased a new Remington 90T trapgun in the 70's...for $2200, a lot of money then. It was flawless and the craftmanship was top notch (I later found out that Kolar built these under contract for Remington). These guns are still in high demand and built to last a lifetime of heavy use.

Seems like Remington is trying to get them out the door as fast as they can nowadays. I don't plan to lower my standards, which is why I quit buying Remingtons. Let your pocket book do the talking.