Posted: 3/9/2016 9:12:01 PM EDT
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Friend just told me about a Remington 700 bdl in .308. Wood stock, in good condition (he says). Not really a gun guy, bought it to go hunting. Says about 300 rds through it, and he bought it after the war (Vietnam). So can't give a true date but it is older. He said to make him an offer, so that's what I plan on doing. What would be a good price to start at?
Also, will the older 700s fit the newer chassis systems? ETA: He says DBL, but can't seem to find any info on that. So I think he means BDL. PPS: I have almost zero experience with this type of rifle. Anything to look out for? |
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A Remington 700 made in 1962 will fit any of the chassis that's a new one will. Hell, a Remington 722 made in 1948 is almost exactly the same as a new 700. There are a few minor differences. I'd pay $500-$550. Lol I have a 722 from 1948. Only difference between that and the 700 is the pinned extractor and some differences in the tang area. Yeah $500-550 sounds like a good price. The older 700's are probably better than the ones now. The older triggers are very good too. |
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Quoted: Lol I have a 722 from 1948. Only difference between that and the 700 is the pinned extractor and some differences in the tang area. Yeah $500-550 sounds like a good price. The older 700's are probably better than the ones now. The older triggers are very good too. Quoted: Quoted: A Remington 700 made in 1962 will fit any of the chassis that's a new one will. Hell, a Remington 722 made in 1948 is almost exactly the same as a new 700. There are a few minor differences. I'd pay $500-$550. Lol I have a 722 from 1948. Only difference between that and the 700 is the pinned extractor and some differences in the tang area. Yeah $500-550 sounds like a good price. The older 700's are probably better than the ones now. The older triggers are very good too. I have 3 722s. One of them I just built my 6.5 Creedmoor on. They're good actions, and they're typically cheaper than 700s. I can take a bolt out of my 700 built in 2011 and it locks up decently well in my 722 from the early 50s. Remington hasn't changed a whole lot over the years. |
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Any glass on it? Yes, unknown brand/model to me at this point. I'm going to go look at it hopefully sometime next week so will be able to add more info and hopefully some pictures. Realistically I'm going to put it in a new chassis and get a new scope at some point (depending on what's on there now). I think I'm going to offer 400 and work up from there. He's looking to just get rid of it, but also don't want to screw overt a friend. |
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A '60s-'70s era 700 action is far better than the sloppy stuff they are putting out today. Check the barrel bore to be sure it is shiny and not pitted. If the action is smooth, the trigger and safety working with no binding, $400 is a good price. I have a 7mm Rem Mag from that era and a gorgeous and rare '58 Rem 725 in .280 with three position safety, what the 700 should have been brfore cost cutting. Both are accurate and reliable.
Is it a long action or short action receiver? Later .308's are short action, earlier ones long action. Some tactical stocks are available only in short action. I prefer the long action receivers, though. |