Identify my Remington 700?

[RiverRatMatt]

This rifle was one of my Grandfather's. It is mine now and I plan to do some long range shooting and hunting with it. It is chambered in .30-06.

I don't know much about 700s, I know some had a safety issue, and I know they're supposed to be pretty accurate. My Grandfather was an avid hunting and benchrest shooter, and every rifle he owned was excellent, and I'd expect this one to be no different.

So my question is: can you identify this 700? What specific model? Is it safe? What kind of accuracy would one normally expect?

Some pics, let me know if you need more info/pics -

 

[redneckbmxer24]

Looks like a standard BDL. Some mountain rifles came in a similar stock but had a hair shorter barrel and lighter contour. It could be one of those too but it's hard to judge the barrel length and contour from the pic.

 

[Hookturnr]

I'm going to call that a standard BDL sporter. If the trigger hasn't been fistfucked by someone, then no safety issues to speak of. Accuracy with most Remingtons in the past 30 years has been in the 3/4MOA range overall with some great ones and some crap ones sprinkled on the edges of the graph.
Try IMR 4350 57.5 gr.
165 gr. bullet
winchester brass
-.4% remington brass
for a known OCW load and smile!

 

[woostri]

Looks like a standard BDL. Some mountain rifles came in a similar stock but had a hair shorter barrel and lighter contour. It could be one of those too but it's hard to judge the barrel length and contour from the pic.

Precisely what I would say it was.

--- aim small miss small ---

 

[280nosler]

BDL, probably standard, but only barrel length would give that up. 70's BDL's for 30-06 had a standard barrel length of 21.75-22.5. I believe the sporter models had the wood stock inlay with the fleur de lis pattern on the front and grip.
As long as the trigger has not been putzed with, it should be fine. Expect around 1 MOA with it, but like most remington guns, you will have to fart around with which load provides accuracy as the throat is likely 1/3 the way down the barrel. My 721 prefers 200+ grain bullets that are loaded long. If you want to know a bunch about the rifle, scribble down the SN and call Remington, and they should be able to tell you.

 

[Frank]

Looks like the scope base is for a short action instead of a long(30-06 size) action. The cutout for th loading port is too short and the rear screw is not used???

 

[WhiteDingo]

Looks like the scope base is for a short action instead of a long(30-06 size) action. The cutout for th loading port is too short and the rear screw is not used???

Alot of 1 piece bases for Remington 700s are like that. Redfield and Leupold 1 piece standard bases only use the 1 rear screw.

 

[BPaulk]

I think it is a 700 BDL they always have the black forearm cap. It should be good to go. what Cal is it? gin Blue book valve 32nd edition 95% 450.00. Enjoy