I found a box of Nosler 50 grain Ballistic Tips and Sierra 55 grain HP GameKings on my bench. My selection of hand loads for testing was fairly straight forward. I added those to the rifle, attached a Harris BRM bipod to the front QD stud and threw it all in my drag bag. A quick search around my shop turned up a Nightforce Steel 20 MOA base and a Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14 scope with M1 turrets (these scopes were cutting edge back in the day folks). For testing and evaluation purposes I left the factory trigger in the rifle when I shot it.Įven though this gun came equipped with an inexpensive scope, rings and bases, I decided to change them out to see how well the base rifle would shoot. It didn’t really have any good qualities other than that it can be easily swapped out for an aftermarket Timney 510. Mine had an average trigger pull of over 6 pounds. Given Remington’s past problems with bad 700 trigger press, I completely understand why it feels the way it does, however it doesn’t make it any better to shoot. The factory trigger, the bane of the Model 700s existence is absolutely awful. While this design is certainly slower to load than a detachable box magazine, and slower to unload then a hinged floor plate for hunting applications it works just fine. The blind magazine is loaded and unloaded through the ejection port. While the shape of the pistol grip isn’t the best for prone shooting, the stock is a typical hunting rifle stock which is perfect for a hunting rifle, especially one at this price point. The stock has a traditional pistol grip and narrow hunting style forend with a QD swivel located on the front and the rear of the stock. The stock on the 700ADL is injection molded plastic with a rubber recoil pad. With the right load, the 223 Remington is easily a 500 yard gun if you do your part. While I would have certainly preferred a faster twist rate, it was by no means a non starter. For many match shooters the relatively slow 1:12″ twist almost seems silly however, these rifles were built and marketed primarily for hunting light game and varmints, where bullets lighter than 55 grains are fairly common. My 700 ADL came chambered in 223 Remington with a 24″ long, 1:12″ twist, sporter-profile barrel and a synthetic stock. Traditionally the ADL was the lower grade to the BDL with the ADL having a blind magazine system and the BDL had a hinged floor plate. In the 57 years since it’s introduction, the 700 has come in a number of different models and variants, but the two most basic models are the ADL and the BDL. A Remington 700 ADL combo that was chambered in 223 Remington and came equipped with a scope, rings and bases, all for the insanely low price of $298 shipped to my FFL! I couldn’t believe it, my price as a dealer from a wholesaler was over $100 more for the same rifle without the optic.
I love to browse the discount websites and prowl for some great deals. Despite its widespread representation on this website, I’ve only done a handful of reviews on stock Remington 700 rifles and I’ve never done one on the least expensive variant of it, the Model 700 ADL. The majority of the gunsmithing articles feature one of these two platforms. Without the 700, and it’s pump action shotgun cousin, the 870, wouldn’t have nearly as much content as it has. Often used as the base for custom rifles and aftermarket custom actions, the rifle has also been plagued by high profile news stories, lawsuits and recalls relating to some of the trigger mechanisms.
To fully enjoy your rifle, get a reliable Remington 700 ammo that shoots longer effective ranges for better hunting or competitive shooting.The ubiquitous Remington 700 bolt action rifle has received praise and criticism since its introduction in 1962. This is the best barrel for any hunter or sport shooter who wants to switch out their barrel with minor changes in ammo or contouring with minimal hassle. It’s a great option for novices and experienced gun owners, whether you’re hunting or target shooting on a range. This barrel is pre-threaded for the Remington 700 without any additional parts and only minor adjustments needed if using the same caliber as before.
The most commonly available contours range from lightweight to heavy varmint, and some others are available for special order. All but the lightest contours are 26″ barrels for exceptional accuracy. One of the unique features of Shilen’s barrels is that they are available in a variety of contours. It’s available in both standard Remington 700 ammo sizes, plus. 0003″ tolerances on grooves, this is one of the best-machined barrels on the market.
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