Remington 700 ADL Varmint 223 with 8 twist?

For those curious; if it has an R prefix like on the current site: R85417 then it is current production with the faster 8 twist. Older new stock without the R prefix has the slower 12 twist.

This has been the conflicting info, with sites listing different twist rates, so fear not, I have solved the case! (Even if no one cares)
 
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I bought it from my FFL dealer, who ordered it online. We went back and forth on seeing that there were mixed twist rates. Just make sure you get the ADL or SPS with the new "RA" prefix with the 8 twist.
I'm seriously considering purchasing one, do you know how your dealer made sure you ended up with a 1:8 barrel? Phrased differently, if I have my dealer order an R85417 is it guaranteed to be 1:8? I've checked that part number on a bunch of different sites and have seen 1:8, 1:10 and 1:12 all associated with R85417 so I'm hesitant to blindly order one.
 
I'm seriously considering purchasing one, do you know how your dealer made sure you ended up with a 1:8 barrel? Phrased differently, if I have my dealer order an R85417 is it guaranteed to be 1:8? I've checked that part number on a bunch of different sites and have seen 1:8, 1:10 and 1:12 all associated with R85417 so I'm hesitant to blindly order one.
That "should" work. UPC: 810070680404. But I'd call the supplier and make sure it's new production 1-8" twist. Or confirm via email so you have a paper trail.
 
Looks like they updated pretty much all twist rates other than 22-250. For some stupid reason it's still 1-14. Also appears they ditched the lefty actions. Anyone know for sure on the leftys?
 
I bought the Remarms 700 ADL 7mm RM 1-8" 26" barrel. Stuffed it in a KRG Bravo and have only 30 rounds of load development done. I've been doing 3 round groups to save on components. I've tested this load out to 800 yards so far. Rings steel pretty hard.
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I bought the Remarms 700 ADL 7mm RM 1-8" 26" barrel. Stuffed it in a KRG Bravo and have only 30 rounds of load development done. I've been doing 3 round groups to save on components. I've tested this load out to 800 yards so far. Rings steel pretty hard.View attachment 8268923
That was my experience. These new Remingtons hammer.
 
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That was my experience. These new Remingtons hammer.
Yup I agree. I even had the poorly made bankruptcy Remington shoot well. My buddy's Remington 300 WM Long Range bankruptcy era. It had a gnarly burr on the bolt rails that had to be filed down and smoothed out. I want to say this load was with the 208 ELDM's.
 

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