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The Classic Of Classic RiflesEver since its manufacture in the early 60’s, the Remington Model 700 has had unparalleled ruggedness and accuracy right from the box. With over fifty variants and big caliber selection, I can see why this rifle is the most popular bolt action rifle in America. as a matter of fact, it is currently utilized by the USMC to this day in long distance exercises and for real sniping applications out in the field. What is so different about the Remington Model 700 that makes it so special? The answer to that question may be found as we take a closer look at the history of the Model 700. post World War II, about 1948, Remington came out with the model 721/722 family of bolt action rifles. These rifles were very popular with civilians and hunters due to of the factory ruggedness. For the time period, these rifles were also extremely precise directly out of the box, and several factory generated rifles were not able to replicate the Remington standard of performance. In spite of the truly outstanding accuracy and durability, the 721/722 variations had a fairly short life. This issue is what brought on the engineering of the Model 700. When Remington came out with the Model 700 in the early 60’s, it flew off the shelves. The internals of the 700 were basically the same as the 721/722 variations, but there were a couple great changes to the exterior of the rifle. Now flaunting some updated new looks, on top of the standard Remington performance and toughness, the Model 700 became a staple in American hunting and shooting. With general machining tools and rifle knowledge, one can keep a Model 700 working at max performance for the rifle’s entire lifespan. Evidently, the amazing reputation of the Model 700 obtained the interest of the Marines, because in 1969 the US Marine Corps adopted the Model 700, calling it the M40. The ruggedness and precision of the Model 700 fit the USMC with ease, and were more easily blueprinted than the Winchester rifles that the US Marine Corps had previously utilized. The wood bodies were having some problems dealing with the exhausting regime of the US Marine Corps, so they moved up a step to the McMillan fiberglass stock, naming this rifle the M40A1. This model was used by US Marine Corps soldiers for more than 3 decades before again upgrading to the M40A3. Currently, the Remington Model 700 is manufactured in over fifty models, going from classic wooden stocks and internal mags to cutting edge man-made stocks and detachable mags. It also has a huge caliber selection anywhere from .17 Remington (matched with a Nikon Monarch 3-12×42 would be fantastic for varmint hunting), all the way to .458 Winchester Magnum. With more than 3.5 million Model 700’s made since the early 60’s, the rifle continues to be one of America’s favorites. One fact is definite; throughout the years, Remington has continued to exceed the overwhelming demand for quality and accuracy in its rifles.
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