Differences Between the Remington 700 short action and Model 7?

[usp_fan]

I've been reading a lot about light and handy .308 bolt guns. I'm thinking I might try to find one soon. I've seen the Ruger offerings and like them. My buddy has a Remington 600? in .308 that is back at the factory because it fires when you close the bolt-- But it was a fun and accurate rifle. I'm trying to learn about the Model 7 vs. the 700. What are the differences and what would recommend one over the other.

Also, if there are other handy and light bolt guns out there in .308 with 18-20" barrels please feel free to tell me about them.

Thanks,

--usp_fan

 

[W Turner]

I can't speak to the differences between the two guns you asked for other than I think the Model 7 barrel tapers a lit quicker than the standard model 700 barrel. That helps with the weight.

Personally the balance of the model 7 is all wrong for me. They always seemed "stock heavy" when I shoulder them and I prefer my rifles to be either neutral or a little muzzle heavy. Besides the stock length is way too short for me. I feel like I am folding my arms up when I shoulder one.


Other light, handy bolt-actions........

-Steyr Scout ($$$$$, though)
-Ruger Frontier Rifle or model 77 compact ( I really like these, but I have the same problem with the stock being too short)
-Mosin-Nagant model 38 (not chambered in .308, but 7.62x54R is closer to .30-06 and some of the new scout mounts for these are top notch)
FN Patrol Bolt Rifle- a little heavier than the ones mentioned above, but the one I looked at in the store seemed more than light enough for active hunting


W

 

[dakotasin]

remington 700 mountain rifle.
remington 700 titanium.

700 vs. 7 - they are similiar rifles, but w/ small differences. eg, the rear bridge on a 7 is smaller. stocks will not interchange. i am not positive about the triggers, but i believe the triggers do not interchange. the model 7 is based on the old 600...

one over the other... i like the model 7... i really like the 700. when in doubt, the 700 is the safe choice, if for no other reason than aftermarket parts support is better.

 

[Reyn]

Doesnt the model 7 have a shorter barrel. I thought it was like 20".

 

[dakotasin]

yes, 2-4" shorter... but, ain't no big thing to lop a barrel off and have it crowned.

 

[itgoesboom]

I really want a Model Seven in .308, but NIB they are just out of my price range, and I can't find one used locally.

I.G.B.

 

[usp_fan]

IGB

That's exactly the issue I'm running into. I'm finding older 788's and 600's for less, and Rugers seem to be less expensive as well. I'm going to save up some $$ and look for a good deal on a used .308 with 18"--20" barrel and good glass.

I just sold my FAL and have all this brass and dies that I need a rifle for.

--usp_fan

 

[Rockstar]

The 7's trigger is almost identical to a 700's, just sized a little differently...same adjustments, internal mechanism.

 

[Owen]

For best accurracy, you may want to neck size only. You don't need to full length resize for a bolt action, the way you do on a semi.

 

[Fumbler]

You may want to check out the Tikka T3 Lite.
I have one and it's a lot like the Model 7 in size but it has a longer barrel (22.5").
For me, it handles better than the 7 and is only 6lbs 4 oz. Like W Turner, I think the 7 is too stock heavy.

 

[itgoesboom]

IGB

That's exactly the issue I'm running into. I'm finding older 788's and 600's for less, and Rugers seem to be less expensive as well. I'm going to save up some $$ and look for a good deal on a used .308 with 18"--20" barrel and good glass.

I just sold my FAL and have all this brass and dies that I need a rifle for.

--usp_fan

You know what kills me?

The other day I hit one of the local stores looking for one. Found a Model 7 in stainless/synthetic (not really what I want, I would prefer to have the LS with the Iron sights) within my price range. But it was in .223. :banghead:

Looking on Gunbroker there isn't even a Model 7 LS in .308.

I.G.B.