Rem 700 has a reputation for the trigger setting itself off as you turn off the safety.
I would look for an old Remington P-17. Buy it used. Darn things were made in 1917/18 and shoot like gimlets.
Hmmm haven’t heard of those – thanks.
Semi-true
Early models up to IIRC 1973?
Recall for free repair/upgrade on those.
Search Freeper “marktwain” Posts for details on that AND one that was improperly stored and got rust on trigger mechanism causing problems (within the last few weeks posted)
Rem700 is a fine rifle.
AS I SEE OTHERS HAVE ASKED- DEFINE LONG RANGE.
Remington took an $80 million bribe to stay in New York.
Was a case long ago...someone stored their 700 incorrectly..and had a problem.
Found a Jacoby to file...and there you have it.
The 700 is a fine rifle...and it DOES NOT have that rep.
BTW...I don't own one.