Rem model 7 and 700

[.284]

What's the difference in these two models
Thanks in advance for any responses

 

[dan belisle]

Front end of the receiver is the same, rear of the 7 is shorter and smaller, basically. 7 is shorter and lighter, and not available for full length rounds (in terms of the whole rifle). - dan

 

[Boomer]

In visual terms, the rear bridge of the M-7 is shorter than the M-700's, the M-7's bolt is about a half inch shorter than a SA M-700's, and the front action screw of the M-7 is under the floor plate, where the M-700's is ahead of the floor plate.

 

[Rembo]

all of the above....and don't let anyone tell you the Model Seven mag box is shorter than the short action 700,...they are the same length.

 

[.284]

I was actually going to ask about the mag box. Thanks Rembo

 

[Chuck]

How does the hole spacing on the actions compare?

 

[philthygeezer]

The Model Seven is a short short action. It used to have an 18.5" carbine barrel but I see they've gone for twenty now. Weight was 6.25 to 6.5 pounds soaking wet.

I like the way they handle and point. They let you know that they are light when it comes time to fire them.

 

[ALFE284]

I like your handle. I have a model 7 that started as a 7mm-08, had it rechambered to .284 and love it. 20 inch barrel stainless great in the bush and light. Soon to make a 24" model 700 same caliber.
Chris

 

[Boomer]

How does the hole spacing on the actions compare?

As near as I can tell, the M-7 's action screws are about .7" closer than the 700 SA's.