Posted: 12/5/2016 2:54:37 PM EDT
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Ages ago I received a 721 which is in mechanically great shape after I spent two weeks bringing back to life. I've considered changing out the stock because the old wood on it doesn't seem very sturdy if that makes any sense. Before I got it the rifle rotten in my uncles closet. I've refinished the stock and will never get rid of it but I question the wisdom of trying to hunt with it.
The rifle is chambered in .270 and I would love to hunt with it. Other than that I really don't know anything about it. Are there any peculiarities to the 721? Should I just leave it in the safe and pass it on to my son as a conversation piece? |
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The only thing to be aware of is that the 721's had the 'bolt lock function' which meant that manipulation of the bolt is only able to be performed when the safety is off.
Remington a number of years ago had a program going where you could have this changed to have the bolt operated while on safe, it's called the safety modification program. It appears that they still offer that service. 721 As long as you're aware of that and follow the second rule of gun safety there's nothing wrong with using it at all. |
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Nothing wrong with a 721. I have a 243AI and a 6.5 Creedmoor built on 722 actions.
With a bit of work they fit in a 700 stock just fine. You'll need to remove a bit for the straight bolt handle, a little for the safety, and enough for the rear sight bulge in the barrel. Or buy a Boyd's stock made to fit a 721. I would restock it and shoot it. My 721 30-06 shot well, as does my 722 300 Savage. The action my 6.5CM is on used to be a .244 and it shot extremely well. IMHO it's a better buy than a 700 because I can find good ones at gun shows for $350-$400. |