i am starting on my first build and i want to find out if i can start with a remington model 7 action or a model 700.
- Thread starter DadEO
- Start date
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
Step #1. Learn to use the search function.
#2. Complete your profile.
#3. Read the Things not to ask on Snipershide thread.
You can start with either action. The 7 will be fine for a light hunting rifle but there are very few aftermarket parts to build a "tactical" rifle from the model 7. Buy a 700.
41
Step #1. Learn to use the search function.
#2. Complete your profile.
#3. Read the Things not to ask on Snipershide thread.
You can start with either action. The 7 will be fine for a light hunting rifle but there are very few aftermarket parts to build a "tactical" rifle from the model 7. Buy a 700.
41
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
Since you can get a plastic stocked 700 at Academy for $350, that would be the place to start.
Since you can get a plastic stocked 700 at Academy for $350, that would be the place to start.
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
Thanks frog5215 I had not looked into starting off with a new rifle. I was stuck on looking for used. But that is a great price.
Thanks frog5215 I had not looked into starting off with a new rifle. I was stuck on looking for used. But that is a great price.
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
Would not build on M7 for reasons stated above. The tenon on a model 7 is shorter and the action will not fit a 700 stock.
The M7 makes a damn fine light weight hunting rifle though.
Would not build on M7 for reasons stated above. The tenon on a model 7 is shorter and the action will not fit a 700 stock.
The M7 makes a damn fine light weight hunting rifle though.
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
I have both and the mod 7 is a dedicated hunter while the 700 is a semi custom job (barrel and action stock, all else modded). I searched and searched for parts to make ny build on the 7 but was unsuccesful.
I just purchased the Stevens 200 at my local Academy for 275.00 after sales tax (10% damn!!). Barrel kit for ~$250. The Savage has plenty of options that an adventurous person can do themselves and not have to pay for labor. My smith wants $700 and four months just to swap the barrel and headspace my 700!!
Good luck,
tater
I have both and the mod 7 is a dedicated hunter while the 700 is a semi custom job (barrel and action stock, all else modded). I searched and searched for parts to make ny build on the 7 but was unsuccesful.
I just purchased the Stevens 200 at my local Academy for 275.00 after sales tax (10% damn!!). Barrel kit for ~$250. The Savage has plenty of options that an adventurous person can do themselves and not have to pay for labor. My smith wants $700 and four months just to swap the barrel and headspace my 700!!
Good luck,
tater
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
I built a very nice match rifle using a Remington XP 100 action Mcmillan stock and Schneider m 40 contour barrel the tenon and headspace was the same and I used the rifle to win several 300 meter matches. The only thing I could not overcome yet is the feeding of the rifle which I feed manually due to the cartridge length, I will try to post a picture later.
I built a very nice match rifle using a Remington XP 100 action Mcmillan stock and Schneider m 40 contour barrel the tenon and headspace was the same and I used the rifle to win several 300 meter matches. The only thing I could not overcome yet is the feeding of the rifle which I feed manually due to the cartridge length, I will try to post a picture later.
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
I recently purchased a new old stock 673 Guide Rifle in .308. It is a M7 with M600-style features from the 1960's, but updated. I found the selection of mounts very thin compared to the 700. Most available were the turn-in style. I went with Weaver bases and Burris Zee rings. The rear bridge on the M7 action is very narrow, compared to the 700. The two screws on the rear base almost touch each other.
Point...the mounting options alone would rule out the M7 for any kind of "build", other than a hunter. A noob is just buying a headache if he chooses that as his base rifle. My .02.
AG
I recently purchased a new old stock 673 Guide Rifle in .308. It is a M7 with M600-style features from the 1960's, but updated. I found the selection of mounts very thin compared to the 700. Most available were the turn-in style. I went with Weaver bases and Burris Zee rings. The rear bridge on the M7 action is very narrow, compared to the 700. The two screws on the rear base almost touch each other.
Point...the mounting options alone would rule out the M7 for any kind of "build", other than a hunter. A noob is just buying a headache if he chooses that as his base rifle. My .02.
AG
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
Here is a picture of the rifle I built using XP-100 action, as mentioned I have no problem wining competition using it. I built the scope mount my self using an iron bar and a CNC machine
let me know what you think?
Here is a picture of the rifle I built using XP-100 action, as mentioned I have no problem wining competition using it. I built the scope mount my self using an iron bar and a CNC machine
let me know what you think?
Re: Model 7 vs Model 700
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gol1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a picture of the rifle I built using XP-100 action, as mentioned I have no problem wining competition using it. I built the scope mount my self using an iron bar and a CNC machine
let me know what you think?
</div></div>
nice....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gol1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Here is a picture of the rifle I built using XP-100 action, as mentioned I have no problem wining competition using it. I built the scope mount my self using an iron bar and a CNC machine
let me know what you think?
</div></div>
nice....
