Remington Model Seven versus Model 700

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popeyespappy

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Can anyone fill me in on the difference between a Remington model Seven and a model 700? I ask because I have an opportunity to pick up a lightly used model Seven CDL in 260 Remington for a good price but I am not familiar with the model Seven at all.

Thanks
 
The model Seven is a compact rifle. According to Remington, it's 2-3/8" shorter in overall length, the action is 1/2" shorter than the model 700 action, difference in receiver cut and barrel contour. At 6-1/2 lbs the Seven is lighter than the 700. The CDL is one nice looking rifle, whether in 700 or Seven. And that's a great caliber, too. I'm not sure of the ballistics of the 260 out of a 20" barrel.
 
Regardless of what many will tell you the Model 7 is merely a smaller Model 700. I prefer the Model 7 to the 700 in all calibers that are offered in both. The Model 7 fits the short action calibers much better than the 700 action.

I have a few and they are some of my favorite rifles. My new favorite this year has been the Model 7 Predator in 243 Win. I had it full length and pillar bedded, topped it with a Leupold 2.5-8, and what a rifle it is, I am more than pleased. So much so that it is the only rifle that went with me hunting for whitetail this season.

J.
 
I have both models. My model 7 is a great little rifle. My only complaint is the cheesy synthetic stock flexes too much for great accuracy. I bedded my action and floated the barrel with outstanding results. They are a nice lightweight mountain rifle.
 
I have several 700s and a model 7 in 260. I may catch flack for this but here we go...I think the fit and finish of the model 7 exceeds the 700. The action is silky smooth,great factory trigger pull, and with the 260 cartridge...very accurate. I tend to reach for the model 7 every time I open my safe.
 


The model 7 has a shorter magazine than the 700 SA. More importantly, the rear receiver bridge is shorter. It needs a different rear scope base than the 700.

You can put short-chambered 700 barrels on it as it shares the threads with the 700.

It balances and carries very nicely....



-tINY

 
+1, tINY.

The action on the Model 7 CDL is the same action as the XP-100 from the custom shop and the XR-100 single shot varmint rifle.
 
Annnnnd. The Model 7 trigger adjusts exactly like the 700 trigger; easily accomplished by a consumer with "walking-about" sense. :)
 
Can't add much to what's been said. My preference is for the Model 7. HS Precision makes a great sporter stock to replace the factory stock; spendy, but worth it if you're building a custom hunting rifle. I have Sevens in both .243 and .308, both with Leupold compact 2-7x scopes on them. They are my preferred walk-around hunting rifles.
 
I have both and I like the model 7 in my lighter calibers. I also have brownings and I think that the browning a bolt line fits me the best. with that said the model 7 feels a lot like a browning in weight and length. I love em all. model 7s are great guns. get one that feels the best for u. some people think they are to small.
 
Good stuff about the Model 7 vs. the M700. I've always been a M700 man.

Google "Lon Horiuchi" before you buy an H-S Precision stock, since he now endorses them.
 


I haven't heard that name in a while, quite an assasin. Perhaps they could get John Lee Malvo to endorse any AR-15 products they make....



-tINY

 
Google "Lon Horiuchi" before you buy an H-S Precision stock, since he now endorses them.
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Like I have stated in the past.....

You know I understand people not wanting to support H&S now but really, if we shooters boycotted every company that does something wrong or not in line with our beliefs we wouldn’t do much of anything.

Really, how many of you drink Pepsi or go to McDonalds? They are two very big contributors to the anti-gun movement. Your frustration would be better directed at those companies that directly contribute to the anit-gun groups than focus on a company who hired someone of questionable background.
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Is he guilty of the accused, probably. Is he a dirt bag, yes. Is he big enough cause to boycott a great company, I don’t think so.

If you feel that way fine but in that event you may want to look into all the doings of the companies you do support as well as your employer and its holding company if it has one. Also if you belong to a union you may want to look into its contributions to the anti's, believe it or not many labor union organizations contribute to anti-gun groups.

J.
 
If you feel that way fine but in that event you may want to look into all the doings of the companies you do support as well as your employer and its holding company if it has one. Also if you belong to a union you may want to look into its contributions to the anti's, believe it or not many labor union organizations contribute to anti-gun groups.

J.
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Too true! Finally, the voice of reason. Too many are quick to judge when the things they sometimes buy and support hurt us.
 
Greetings All,

I’m new to this forum and found this relatively old thread through a google search.

Can anyone elaborate on possible reasons why one almost never sees any custom gunsmithing to true up a Remington Model Seven action as opposed to the Model 700 short and long actions. Are here inherent differences between the two that would make it not worthwhile or are they just not a popular starting point for a custom rifle?

Ken
 
While they are similar, there are far fewer custom parts available for the model 7. There are probably more options available for the 700 rifles than any other brand.

If you want a hunting rifle the 7 is a good choice. For a target/tactical rifle I'd stick with the 700.
 
A mention was made by one poster--to paraphrase--"not liking the cheesy synthetic stock," suggesting by inference this is inherently how a Model 7 comes. Not so by a long shot, as the OP has already discovered the top grade CDL variant (introduced four or so years ago in the 7), a trim/finish level shared with the 700 CDL.
 
Thank you for the quick response jmr40 and gak. I agree about the availability of aftermarket parts and accessories – tons for the 700 actions – almost nothing for the Model Seven.

Probably better to start with a Remington 700 short action. Saw a Model Seven in 7mm SAUM (short action ultra mag) with a laminated stock and got to wondering what the difference – if any – was between the two Remington actions.

Ken
 
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