Remington Model Seven First Shots

[Catahoula]

I picked this up recently, new in box. It’s in 243, sits in an HS precision stock and has a stainless barrel and action. I mounted a Vortex Viper 3-9x40 in Talley lightweight mounts. I took one shot at 25 yards that showed well centered and a little low. I adjusted to what I thought would get me close at 100 yards, and switched to the 100 yard target. The results of the first couple of shots are below. I think she’s a keeper! Ammo was 100 grain Hornady BTSP over IMR 4350.

 

[HuntingGold]

Don't tell Bob you bought a 243. He will send you tomato seeds.

 

[R.M.C.]

I'm not ashamed of my .243 lol that ones definitely a keeper lol

 

[Shootist43]

Those are great groups. I don't recall anyone saying that a 243 can't be accurate.

 

[HuntingGold]

I'm only spinning you up. That is a fine shooting gun! All the best to you @Catahoula

 

[CBH Australia]

No response from Bob, he might be out tending to those Killer Tomatoes.

Nice Shooting by the way. I would like a Model 7.

 

[F. Vaccaro]

Catahoula, congratulations! You are on your way! Both your choice of bullet & powder are good in the .243. I use & really like the 100gr Hornaday spire point, for me, either the flat base or boat tail shoot into the same group & perform well on Mule Deer.
Enjoy,

 

[Catahoula]

Catahoula, congratulations! You are on your way! Both your choice of bullet & powder are good in the .243. I use & really like the 100gr Hornaday spire point, for me, either the flat base or boat tail shoot into the same group & perform well on Mule Deer.
Enjoy,

Thanks. I figure plenty of deer have fallen to plain old cup and core bullets. No need for anything fancy in a 243 on Tennessee whitetails.

 

[Ark. Trapper]

Those little Model 7's can't be beat. I've shot several of em and they're all slick little rigs that all shoot just like the one you have. Nice rig!

 

[Andrew Short]

My father bought me a stainless model 7 7mm08 when I was 8 years old. Still hunt with it now. Love those rifles!

 

[Tundra Tiger]

I'm very much a wood and blued sort. And even I get a little weak in the knees looking at those Model 7s. Nice find and thanks for the report.

 

[Catahoula]

I'm very much a wood and blued sort. And even I get a little weak in the knees looking at those Model 7s. Nice find and thanks for the report.

I’ve always been a want and blue guy myself. Something about this one just spoke to me. I’ve really thinned the herd as I get older. The safe has nothing left that I won’t use regularly. This one fit my needs perfectly. Light, accurate, easy handling and plenty of gun for Tennessee whitetails.