Centerfire boltaction sporting rifle, with 20, 22 or 24 barrel, open sights and 4shot magazine. The trigger needed a little work but other than that it is a stock rifle. Hardback with no dust jacket silver coloured lettering on green front board. Its the number one boltaction of all time, proudly made in the u. That honor definitely has to go to the winchester model 70. The rigid model 700 action is mated with a vibrationdampening 26inch heavy varmint barrel. The hardcover of the the illustrated history of firearms. Please see the notes in the yellow box for information on how to purchase this firearm.
Find remington 700 vls for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Shooting illustrated upgrading a remington 700 sps tactical. Includes monte carlo cheekpiece, and a wide, flat, beaver tail shape foreend for enhanced stability. Remington started making rifles on this model in the early 1960s, and they have made many variations. Remington 700, 870 serial number lookup please leave a comment and tell us if. Vls remington model 700 vs composite remington model 700 lv sf remington model 700 vs sf ii. Remington has had a track record of adopting successful wildcat cartridges into the remington fold by offering rifles and ammunition and at times attaching their name to the cartridge. I sold my savage 12vlp in 204 ruger a while back and yes i am regretting it, so i am going to put a deposit on a new gun, and was thinking od a remington 700 vls in 204 caliber. Thousands of gun owners claim remington 700 rifles have fired without the trigger being pulled. Any year model 700 you find a good deal on i am sure you will be happy with the money you invest and i call it an investment because remington 700s are very easy to resell should the need arise and value of remington 700s if cared for properly.
The gun proved exceptionally accurate for a production rifle, especially when chambered for the eras popular. The remington 700 by john lacy remington society of america. Free floating the barrel and bedding are good places to start. Model seven model 700 model 700 etronx model 7600 model 710 model 700 ml model 740 model 760 model 7400750. Americas favorite boltaction of all time, in one of its most popular configurations ever. Sportsman s guide has your remington 700 vls available at a great price in our rifles collection.
The model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tackdriving, varmint rifle accuracy with a handsome, resinimpregnated. The remington 700 bolt action rifle comes in an amazing array of models. The title of this book is the remington 700 and it was written by john f. Remington 700 vls 29316, rifles at sportsmans guide. For over 50 years, more model 700s have been sold than any other boltaction. A remington model 700 vls with factory match ammo a tale. The 6mm remington 700 vls will get worked in too but i want to gather as much information as possible before i build any more loads. Find remington 700 for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. And the 243 will definatly get the job done as long as you arent to interested in the hides. 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. This is a remington 700 adl that has had some custom work done to it. Who has this rifle and what do you think of it, i was wondering if it needs to be bedded or does it shoot good without. Accurizing a remington 700 vls remington 700, secret rooms, cold steel, survival skills. The remington 700, a history and users manual, 25 years 19621987, by john f.
I have a ruger and a couple remington 700s but none with the adjustable trigger. The remington model 700 vls is built around the rigid, tubular action that first appeared in the remington models 721 and 722 introduced in the late 1940s. The model 700 has been chambered for more than 50 different calibers and, over the years, has been. This article shows how to glass bed the remington 700 rifle. At, you can buy remington model 700 from a trusted online source.
From 19621963 barrels were 20 inches for standard calibers, 23. Remington arms since 1962, an according to multiple sources, is the most popular rifle in the world with over 5 million manufactured. The model 700 is the most successful factorymade boltaction rifle, with more than 5 million made to date. Introduced in 1962 along with the 700 bdl upgraded variation.
The 700 dates from 1962 and so it has been thoroughly described in many places, including this site. The system fires from a variety of ammunition types based on model and barrel. History of remington 700 the remington 700 has been chambered for just about every cartridge made, from the tiny. You can buy remington 700 vls with confidence from thousands. Undercut the winchester model 70 with a lowercost rifle of equal quality. Dear readers, i receive many questions about remington serial number lookup page of blog. The remington model 700 series is the alltime best selling line of bolt action sporting rifles in the world. Production by remington arms began in 1962 and continues today. Yes, it will work with remington 700 or any remington shotgun or rifle which has letters on the left side, just forward of the receiver you can find out the date your shotgun or rifle was made here. American rifleman a look back at the remington 700.
Very rare and most valuable book for remington 700 enthusiasts. Popular remington 700 rifle linked to potentially deadly. Remington 700 for sale buy remington 700 online at gunbroker. The savage with the accutrigger is amazing out of the box and its really easy to get good groups out of it. The original remington 700 sps tactical as it came from the factory. Anyone know much about the remington 700 vls the high road. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than. The remington 700 vls is a great rifle, i have one myself, as well as a couple other 700 variations. The remington model 700 m700 rifle series appears in civilian, police and military guises. A history and users manual 0962230308 by lacy, john f. The model 700 has also become the favored action of many custom rifle builders. Remington states on its website, for over 50 years, more model 700s have been sold than any other boltaction rifle before or since. Remington model 700 cdl rifles are offered for sale in remingtons three bestselling chamberings, including the 270 win, 3006 springfield, and 7mm remington magnum. The push feed action of the remington is much easier to manufacture than the mauser style action of the model 70.
According to the loading manuals there are better powders out there so i expect to see much better from this rifle. Blued, with checkered monte carlostyle walnut stock. Sorry but the remington 700 was never the greatest rifle to begin with. I say the best years for remington 700s are any years. Remington model 700 adl with leupold scope and harris bipod. Basically a modified version of the earlier model 721, the remington model 700 was designed by a team of engineers headed by mike walker. Please contact or visit our retail stores for ammo and accessory prices and availability. Theres no more fitting way to honor 50 years of boltaction supremacy than with a model 700 bdl crafted in the spirit of the very first one.
However, for you to get one in a 22250 would be redundant if you already have a. This iconic firearm has been offered in more variations than any other gun in history, including just about any conceivable configuration imaginable. The remington 700 a history and users manual by john. Remington 700 vls are they good predatormasters forums. Remington model 700 rifles for sale hinterland outfitters. If, after that, you get tired of playing with the 112 twist, you can always get the action trued and a new barrel from krieger or shilen. Some police agencies and military snipers use this rifle as a sniper rifle, as it is a very. With a wide range of chamberings, the model 700 cdl rifle is extremely popular. Non checkered laminated wood stock with beavertail forend for sale by bromleys gun shop on gunsamerica 965633449. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book.
Itll also double as a good deer rifle for those little blacktails yall have in nw oregon. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than the collector. Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700 as a gun made. Using 168grain federal premium matchking at a distance of 200 yards, i shot a fiveround group. Remington model 700 boltaction rifle military factory. Im encouraged that your best groups came with imr4320. My question is about the accuracy and usablility of the savage vs ruger vs remington. Remington 700 lsfp 1 of 100, 100 anniversary of 3006. They were an immediate hit when introduced in 1962 and have never looked back. Popular remington 700 rifle linked to potentially deadly defect. A history and users manual by john f lacy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tackdriving, varmint rifle accuracy with a handsome, resinimpregnated, laminated stock.
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