Remington 700 Action

[DJD3]

I was looking at a friends model 700 action, and it is an older action, and it appeared to have a place for strip clips. Is this normal? it was in a .308. It was a low serial number, but to be honest, I had never seen a 700 with a strip clip slot, if that is what it is. Any info would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[match308]

Re: Remington 700 Action

It is normal for some to have it. May want to check for government stamp somewhere as it could be collectable. Many smiths can mill a clip slot if the user desires.

 

[tarzan]

Re: Remington 700 Action

721 or 722 had this long and short actions

 

[DJD3]

Re: Remington 700 Action

Clearly marked Rem700, 6 digit serial, took some pics with my phone, I did not see any government stamps, but it looked like an adl, with short barrel. Has metal butt plate with remington on it.

 

[Walsh]

Re: Remington 700 Action

Man, I wouldn't touch that. I'd keep it original, or if you do modify it, I'd keep all of the original parts.

 

[Pinmaster]

Re: Remington 700 Action

Sounds like a great donor for a M40 or M40A1 Clone.