model seven vs 700

[stovepipe699]

Just wondering what the difference is between the two kinds of remingtons. I hear 710 and 770's are best avoided, but what about the seven? Is it as good as a 700? Thanks

 

[Lefty Dick]

The Model 7 is exactly the same as the 700 except it has a tad shorter action than the short action 700.

Take note of the available calibers in the model 7, all short action stuff.

 

[Amphibious]

The Model 7 is exactly the same as the 700 except it has a tad shorter action than the short action 700.

Take note of the available calibers in the model 7, all short action stuff.

it also used different bases (it's drilled differently then a 700)

the stocks are not interchangeable

it's lighter

I love mine, they should really make more of them.

 

[SuperCub]

Both are great actions.

If you plan on tinkering, there isn't near as much aftermarket goodies for the Model Seven.




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[stovepipe699]

Thanks for the info guys. Just wanted to make sure they were good models, since I'm unfamiliar with remington. Got a scope on the way, but the rifle is undecided.

 

[Rembo]

one thing that often comes up with Sevens is the mag box length.....

they are the same length as a short 700 at about 2.83".....

You'll hear lots of people repeat the misinformation that the Seven mag box is shorter than short 700...they are not.

From the rear of the ejection port forward for all practical purposes a Seven IS a 700.....

 

[rickp262]

I have a model 7 in .308 and a model 700 CDL in .280 . Both great rifles.

 

[Boomer]

The bolt of the M-7 is shorter than the bolt of a M-700 SA. If both bolts are placed side by side, the M-7 bolt comes to the rear of the locking lugs of the M-700. If you have both rifles, the M-700 can more easily eject rounds loaded longer. Both my M-700 (.308) and M-7 (.243) are custom rifles. The M-700 has been converted to a single shot, and I seat the bullets for the M-7 long, so it is loaded as a single shot as well. I removed the plunger from the M-700 bolt face, but to do this with the M-7 would require that I pull the bolt out of the receiver every time I wished to unload an unfired round. If you load rounds short enough to feed from the magazine there would be no difference, and for anyone who appreciates a short trim rifle the M-7 has much to offer.