Difference between Rem 700 and Model 7

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Im not a real Remington expert and Im having trouble figuring out the difference between the 700 and Model 7

The 700 seems to have several differnt options/model.

The model 7 seems to be standard shorter barrel and oal.

Are there other major differences that arnt as obvious?
 
The only thing that is the same is the name Remington and the action/barrel threads and the recoil lug...

Completely two different rifles.
 
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So a short action 700 is different than a Model 7?
Wouldn't the actions be very similar?

I know the M7 has a shorter LOP in the stock, but just referring to the actions for a moment, what are the differences between the M7 and a SA 700?
 
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The 700 is evolved from the old 721/722 actions, The mod 7 has evolved from the old 600/660 actions. They all have certain things in common, ie round receivers, 2 locking lugs, countersunk barrel/bolt face, barrel thread pitch and dia, separate recoil lug. The similarities end beyond all the Rem standard items though. Different mounting bolt spacing and sizing, different trigger group, different bottom metal, different bolt/action lengths, different barrel lengths and weights, different caliber options. Two different guns aimed at two different markets. Virtually nothing interchanges between the 700 and the 7 not even scope bases.
I do not know for sure if the threaded section is the same length 700 to mod 7. I suspect it is but Guntech could tell you for sure, I haven't barreled a 7 for nearly 20 years.
 
BC Bigbore said:
The barrel threads are the same? This is giving me ideas. Could I have a M700 take off barrel installed on my Model Seven?
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You could, the printing on the barrel does not automatically line up from action to action.. (on 7's or 700's) so slight adjustment to fit and headspace is required... and of course the 700 barrel will probably not fit in the skinny 7 stock.
 
Im trying to decide on a youth rifle for my son. I like the Savages, but I keep going back to look at the 700sps youth (buckmaster) and the Model 7 youth.
 
My wife use a model 7 Youth in 260 rem.
Best handling rifle for her by far. And accuracy is great for a pencil barrel.
It shoots 140 corelokt factory ammo in 3/4" all the time.
I now reload 120 gr. B/T @ 2935 fps and 3/4" also. But could probably do better.
I only tried 1 primer, 1 powder, 1 c.o.a.l., in short no load development just a few different powder charges.
For what she use it for, 1.5 moa would be enough ( deer hunting up to 250 yard)
 
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BC Bigbore said:
The barrel threads are the same? This is giving me ideas. Could I have a M700 take off barrel installed on my Model Seven?
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It all depends if your Model 700 is a long or short action. The Model 7's are primary short actions and if your Model 700 is a long action, then how would the cartridge eject from the exit port?
 
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It all depends if your Model 700 is a long or short action. The Model 7's are primary short actions and if your Model 700 is a long action, then how would the cartridge eject from the exit port?
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The cartridge choice would have to be suited to the action, obviously. I don't think you would have much success with an '06 or 280 on a mod 7 !!!
 
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These 2 rifles are a lot different (see earlier post by myself) The mod 700 have always been a full sized rifle with standard length barrels. (this has changed somewhat over time), There have been a few exceptions, with youth models and the like over the years. The mod 7 comes from the 600/660 family which has always been a carbine family and the mod 7 is the latest evolution of this. The carbine family has never had a barrel longer than 20" and predominantly 18" (I could be mistaken with the new WSM I think I read somewhere you could get a 7 with 22" bbl, not sure). The mod 7, of necessity, has always been chambered for short cartridges, better suited to short barrels and heavier wooded terrain. This has traditionally been Rems market for the 600/660-7, where you want short, light handy and medium to close range.
The different models of 700s cover every other concievable range of hunting and shooting sports out there.
The mod 7 is a niche rifle and is quite successful in it's niche, I own several including a custom shop full stock in 7-08 and I really like them. I have taken many black bears with my mod 7 KS in .350 RM it is devastating on blackies with a 225 accbnd.
 
Model 7 is a short light whippy carbine that would make a good .30-30 replacement. Shorter action than a short action 700, much thinner and mostly shorter barrels.

In .308, they do kick a fair bit more than a standard rifle.
 
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