Please note that remington repeats the alphabet approximately every. The remington 700 has served faithfully to both law enforcement and the military, as it is the chosen rifle of the united states marine corps scout sniper units. The remington model 700 cdl sf is the perfect blend of timeproven performance and modern updates. The bolt knob has 2panel checkering for a nonslip hold while cycling the action. Sep 26, 2016 the 7mm remington magnum was developed in 1962 and introduced in the remington model 700 bdl in 1963, it is the 3rd most popular big game cartridge in the united states. Rifles model sevenmodel 700model 700 etronxmodel 7600 for more than 200 years, remington firearms have been forged from the untamed spirit that will always define the american spirit revolutionizing an industry. The model 700 has evolved with the market place and today it is available in a bewildering array of models. Remington 700s are the us militarys choice of sniper rifle. Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made to be shot, rather than merely a museum piece. The model 700 bdl has been a favorite of hunters for more than four decades because of its strong, smooth action and consistent accuracy. With its simple yet elegant design, the remington model 700 would prove to be the staple by which all other rifles are compared. In 2012, remington celebrated the 50th birthday of the model 700 rifle with a limited run model 700 bdl rifles that featured a highgrade wood and an engraved floor plate. The remington model 700, a rifle with no equal, and a superior performer in every way. Remington 700 long action bdl with varmint barrel contour.
I just recently purchased a remington 1100 shotgun that has a serial number on the receiver that is l79xxxxv. Hs hs precision 5r remington 700 short action right hand stock blkgrey web. Many previous winchester customers turned to the sharp looking model 700 from remington. I just purchased the remington model 700 sps tactical. Remington model 700 adl with leupold scope and harris bipod. The bdl was the fancy grade version of the original 1962 model 700, and it introduced the now legendary 7mm rem. View all available skus view all factory discontinued items. I decided to not carry the gun anymore due to small dings that i put in the stock. The model 700 is the most successful factorymade boltaction rifle, with more than 5 million made to date. A history of the remington model 700 it was 1962 when remington arms first introduced the model 700 that would go on to become americas most popular bolt action rifle on the market. Americas favorite boltaction of all time, in one of its most popular configurations ever. The remington 700 by john lacy remington society of america.
The model 700 was originally designed by mike walker. Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made. And it was chambered for, you guessed it, the 7millimeter remington magnum cartridge. In 1926, remington introduced the model 30 express rifle.
Remington model 700, model 700, remington model 700 serial numbers, owners manual, bolt action, adl, bdl, cdl, p, sps, values, prices, rifle, serial. The remington 700, 19621987, a history and users manual by john f. Thousands of gun owners claim remington 700 rifles have fired without the trigger being pulled. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book.
But if you dont have the manual for whatever reason, you can download the digital version from the remington. This is a comprehensive study of remingtons most famous highpower rifle, the. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than the collector. Get the best deals on remington vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the largest.
Does anyone have information on the generations of the remington 700. The legendary remington model 700 rifle is the most accurate and technologically advanced line of factorybuilt rifles for sale in the world. All information listed was compiled from standard catalog listings. They may have made that stock pattern some time earlier, but not in a lefty. Here is some information that you can get from you serial number after 1921. However, the remington tactical model caught my eye and the rest is history.
Today, its used for a variety of shooting styles and is recognized as arguably, one of the most reliable rifles. Significance of prefixes on model 700 serial numbers. It was a really old gun and was in perfect shape when i bought it off a old man that had shot it only a few times. The rifle i question the value on is about 40 years old. Anything and everything related to firearm maintenance, modification, safety and troubleshooting can be posted here. The remington 700 has had a very long, and very good, history with the shooting world ever since it was first introduced in 1962. May 15, 2012 2012 bdl 50th anniversary edition the model 700 comes full circle with the offering of a handsome anniversary bdl.
This is a discussion on 700 classic calibers and years introduced within the hunting forums, part of the model 700s category. This remington has a long and distinguished history in the military, police and civilian use that was an evolution of the remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which began in 1948. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. It is, in most ways, an early 1960s version a bdl with floorplate, 24inch. Been scouring the web for a couple days now, but there isnt much out there. Remington rifle model 7, 223 caliber, 18 12 inch barrel, brown laminated stock.
The remington 700 is a very popular model and for good reason. The model 40x was remingtons competition rifle platform at the time and is still a very good rifle. Vintage 1960s original remington instruction manual mod 700 bolt. Remington 700 dm mountain rifle 270 as new bargain. It was lighter and shorter than the original, and the action cocked on opening, rather than on closing as the original model 30 did. Its accuracy and dependability have become the standard by which all other centerfire rifles are measured and continually fall short. List of the best remington 700 upgrades and mods 2019. The remington 783 scoped rifle and scope package might provide an answer to that dilemma of those looking for a good rifle at a great price. If you purchased a remington 700 rifle new, then it should have come with an owners manual in paper format. Remingtons model 700, introduced in 1962, celebrates its 50th.
Model ks safari grade was fitted with kevlar stock and would be worth approximately 20 percent more than values listed. This is the same stock that was featured on the original sendero model. Apr 27, 2016 steve ostrem goes over the differences in the remington 700 adl and bdl and how to identify what you have. I originally posted this in the campfire, but it was suggested to post it here. Remington 700 right hand short action bdl with tactical barrel contour. Remington model 700 cdl rifles are offered for sale in remington s three bestselling chamberings, including the 270 win, 3006 springfield, and 7mm remington magnum. Remington model 552 22 automatic rifle original parts diagram and list. Remington 700 rifle forum remington model 700 historical. The new model 70 was actually a good action, but the stock design, barrel bedding, checkering, and so forth left a lot to be desired. Fwiw the model 77 ruger 350 was on short and wide action with an unusual magazine box. Can anyone fill me in on the story behind the prefixes on the model 700 rifles. The remington model 700 bdl is a boltaction hunting rifle chambered in 12 different cartridges. These rifles from remington firearms are the standard by which all other rifles are measured, and continually fall short.
I have a old remington 700 bdl chambered in 6mm remington. The remington model 700 is a series of boltaction centerfire rifles manufactured by remington arms since 1962. Then in 1985, they made the classic with 22 in much greater numbers than the original run. It was chambered forof course the 7mm remington magnum. It is possible to find out remington 700 age by serial number. The cylindrical receiver is machined from solidsteel bar stock for uniformity and strength. Aug, 2009 remington model 700 bdl remington model 700 bdl lh lefthand remington model 700 bdl dm remington model 700 bdl lss remington model 700 bdl ss dmmagnum rifle remington model 700 bdl ss short action remington model 700 bdl ss camo special edition rmef remington model 700 etronx remington model 700 sendero remington model 700 sendero sf.
I know they were instituted after the gca of 68, and i have seen a, c, and e. Remington arms has always produced a line of special run firearms for certain distributors and conservation groups, and these items do not. The remington 700 bdl is favored by hunters around the world for its ruggedness, outofthebox accuracy, and classic aesthetics. Bolt action centerfire rifle considered the most accurate outofthebox production rifle on the market today. Its accuracy and dependability have become the standard by which all other centerfire rifles are. Buyers guide best remington 700 models pew pew tactical. Get the best deals on remington vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the largest online selection at.
Remington vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. The model 700 was introduced by remington in 1962 and has since been expanded to include more than. Furnished with a straight comb, satin finished walnut stock, sling swivel studs and hinged magazine floorplate. The model 700 has been chambered for more than 50 different calibers and, over the years, has been. May 04, 2015 in 2012, remington celebrated 50 years of the model 700 rifle with a limited run of model 700 bdl rifles with a high grade of wood and an engraved floor plate. Im looking for a list of the 700 classic, year and caliber for that year. Jan 15, 2019 the model 700 is the most successful factorymade boltaction rifle, with more than 5 million made to date. Remington arms since 1962, an according to multiple sources, is the most popular rifle in the world with over 5 million manufactured. More recently, the rifle has been adopted by the u. We bring in rems terrific moutain rifles whenever we can as we feel they are terrifc. Popular remington 700 rifle linked to potentially deadly defect. In 2012, remington celebrated 50 years of the model 700 rifle with a limited run of model 700 bdl rifles with a. Remington society a organization dedicated to the study of remington firearms. The year was 1970 and i was working for united air lines at the seatac airport as a.
Steve ostrem goes over the differences in the remington 700 adl and bdl and how to identify what you have. According to the model 700 history by lacy, the 350 was only made for about 3 months in1969 with 24 barrels. An externally adjustable xmark pro trigger allows shooters to find the desired pull according to their preference. What is the difference between adl bdl and cdl on a remington. What is the difference between adl bdl and cdl on a. Jan 09, 20 remington 700 serial number lookup is based on information from remington company. This attractive centerfire rifles highgloss american walnut. Remington model 700 bdl ss camo special edition rmef remington model 700 etronx. With a wide range of chamberings, the model 700 cdl rifle is extremely popular. There is a list of random serial numbers in the back of john lacys book.
There were two versionsthe fancy 700 bdl and a plainjane 700 adl. The remington 700 owners manual contains all the information youd ever want to know about the remington 700 rifle. The following letters correspond to the months of the year. Each year remington offered model 700 classic in a special chambering, concluding the series in 2005. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than. Remington 700 serial number decoder will automatically decode the barrel numbers. This is the somewhat uncommon dm or detatched magazine model. Model 700 bdl top rated supplier of firearm reloading. And, of course, we want to see a nice picture of it. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design. This stock features a wide beavertail forend with a traditional pistol grip. It is a development of the remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which were introduced in 1948.
Antique firearms booklet a gunroom story of sporting arms by hugh. The remington 700 a history and users manual by john lacy. This is of historical significance because winchesters. Popular remington 700 rifle linked to potentially deadly. Remington states on its website, for over 50 years, more model 700s have been sold than any other boltaction rifle before or since. Remington 700 serial number lookup is based on information from remington company.
The model 700 has already claimed and proven itself as americas rifle. History of the remington 700 accurate shooting site. I have been trying to find out what model and when this gun had been made. Remington 700 bdl had a stock checkering patter like this.
I do not know but i am guessing it is a very good scope. Buy remington model 700 parts factory replacement gun parts, accessories and gunsmithing service on most manufacturers including browning, winchester, fn america, beretta, benelli franchi, stoeger, remington, bushmaster, marlin, sig sauer, hk and many more. The stock on this rifle is very shiny, maybe lacquer covered, it has a raised spot in the stock i am guessing that is a. Remington 700 bdl for sale, used verygood condition. It is the remington model 700, and this year is its 50th anniversary. While some cherish its authentic design, others love upgrading and customizing parts to enhance their experience. The remington 700 is a classic american rifle, its been serving american shooters for generation after generation. The remington model 700 bdl boltaction rifle has a hinged floorplate for safe and easy unloading of the magazine. This gun used to shoot thumbnail sized groups at 100 yards. For many, the remington model 700 has been the very personification of a classic prewar, boltaction sporter. Looking for any info on a remington 700 bdl chambered in 350 rem mag. Oct 27, 2014 the remington 700 owners manual contains all the information youd ever want to know about the remington 700 rifle.
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