The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

[SuperXJeff]

We hear all the time that this rifle is a c prefix or another. Can somebody explain this whole situation to me and tell me which prefix's are premium and which should be avoided? Thanks in advance.

 

[hombre]

Re: The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

Just picked up a 652xxx today in 300 win. mag for $300 w/ a lam. stock. The metal is perfect but the stock could use a little makeover

 

[agshooter]

Re: The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gmblr3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1000-387347 1st block in 1967
6200000-6899999 2nd block 11-26-68
A6200000-A6899999 A series started 8-25-75
B6200000-B6899999 B series started about 1-80
C6200000-C6899999 C series started 11-87
Taken from Remington 700 25 years 1962-1987 by John F.Lacy </div></div>

So does that mean my 6217XXX was made in 1968?? Is there somewhere online where I can find out more about my rifle? I tried Remington's website, but I didnt find anything particular with the serial #s to tell me what exactly I have.

Thanks

 

[Mushroom]

Re: The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

Call Norma O'steen @ Remington-(336)548-8899. She used to be the historian there but I think works in another division. Good luck,

 

[bohem]

Re: The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: agshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: gmblr3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1000-387347 1st block in 1967
6200000-6899999 2nd block 11-26-68
A6200000-A6899999 A series started 8-25-75
B6200000-B6899999 B series started about 1-80
C6200000-C6899999 C series started 11-87
Taken from Remington 700 25 years 1962-1987 by John F.Lacy </div></div>

So does that mean my 6217XXX was made in 1968?? Is there somewhere online where I can find out more about my rifle? I tried Remington's website, but I didnt find anything particular with the serial #s to tell me what exactly I have.

Thanks </div></div>

No, it means it was made sometime after 11-26-1968, probably in 69 or 70

 

[FARGO]

Re: The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

...tag...

 

[agshooter]

Re: The Remington 700 Action in regards to Prefixes

yeah i called Remington, it was made in 69 and is a BDL model.

Hope that was a good year!