Today I found a used 700 stock in excellent condition and was able to use it on my model 721 by making two modifications. First, the stock had to be trimmed down to allow the safety to seat and be activated. This was done by trimming down the stock immediately behind the bolt handle slot...
Having hunted with various calibers over the years I've now settled on my 7mm 08. It's a great caliber for deer and works on elk but may be a bit light. I've only shot one elk with the 7mm and that was when I had a good broadside shot. The rest have been shot with an '06.
Thanks for the reply. I'll look into your suggestion. I thouhgt I would have to modify the stock recess to fit the 721 in. A fellow in Cabela's said he had replaced his with a composit one so I wondered if a wood one wouldn't work just as well. I do woodworking as well so some minor...
I would like to upgrade the original stock with a better wooden. I understand stocks for the current Remington 700s are close. What modifications would have to be made to a model 700 stock or does anyone know where I could get a wooden one made specifically for the model 721?
I have two 7mm 08 t3s. One I use here in Idaho and the other I leave in PA to use when I go back each year. They may be more cheaply made than others but they have proved to be easy to carry and very accurate. I also have a Remington Model 7 with a beautiful stock in the same caliber but no...
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