Model 7 vs 700

[dt-34715]

What are the main differences between the two Remington rifles.
Do they perform the same.
I found out you cannot get a .308 in the 700 line but they do offer it in the model 7.

 

[muddyboots]

In my experience the model 700's are just a touch more accurate but the model 7 can get there with a little tweaking. The model 7's are lighter and more compact. My wife has a model 7 7mm/08 and loves it.

 

[FULLDRAWXX75]

The model Seven is a compact rifle. According to Remington, it's 2-3/8" shorter in overall length, the action is 1/2" shorter than the model 700 action, difference in receiver cut and barrel contour. At 6-1/2 lbs the Seven is lighter than the 700.

Here is a link for a 700 in .308

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/prod ... s_id/42070

FDXX75

 

[jmoreland]

I have a stainless model 7 in 308 and really like it. I still have not found the exact ammo for it yet but it shoots good with 168 ballistic tips. As far as a model 700, they make plenty in a 308 as well.

 

[fastbs]

they have a model 700 .308. i just got one a month ago. remington product number 27359.
http://www.remington.com/products/firea ... 0-sps.aspx

the model seven's action is a little shorter and the whole rifle is more of a compact model. Great little packing rifle some will say it's too small but i'm a model seven fan.

 

[jakeway]

The shorter barrel of the Model 7 will give a little less velocity, too, but you won't notice any practical difference unless you're shooting well over 300 yards.

I'd take the Model Seven over the 700 for a strictly deer rifle.

 

[AllOutdoors]

I have a model 7 in 260 and 7-08. Both are shooters with factory ammo and reloads. They are easy to carry and handle.

 

[mr.big]

I have a M7 6mm and a 308,,they both drive nails,,

if I had to pick one gun that I own now to be it from now on,,the M7 6mm just might be it,

I can load it to do just about anything that I do,,

 

[TN RDG RNR]

Model Seven

 

[Blount County Hunter]

I have a model 700 30/06 I got for christmas back when I was 13, never had any problems out of it whatsover, and it shoots very accurately, I haven't owned a model 7, but from what I hear its a good gun, its your personal choice, but I would think about what you might plan on using the rifle for down the road, like which types of game you want to use it for before you ultimately decide which one to get

 

[megalomaniac]

700 hands down

tons more aftermarket stuff to be had, and easier to find to boot

 

[mr.big]

700 hands down

tons more aftermarket stuff to be had, and easier to find to boot

for the avg Tn deer hunter,most of that stuff is not needed,,

some of us want it and do some wicked stuff with it,,but for deer huntin,,the M7 can take care of 90+% of the hunting east of the mississippi.and near 100% east of the Tn rivers.

 

[ratsnakeboogy]

700 hands down

tons more aftermarket stuff to be had, and easier to find to boot

for the avg Tn deer hunter,most of that stuff is not needed,,

some of us want it and do some wicked stuff with it,,but for deer huntin,,the M7 can take care of 90+% of the hunting east of the mississippi.and near 100% east of the Tn rivers.

If you have one in .350 Rem Mag, or .358 Win it will handle everything the U.S. has to offer within reasonable range.

I have both, love the 7!!!

I do hate the lack of aftermarket stocks though. The McMillan edge is nice, but very expensive and I don't like the way it fits me, to "chunky". The Brown Precision is nice, but again in the $500 range. The Basner is perfect, but if you have them finish it it's $500 plus. The Bell & Carlson has no block or pillars, it's $200 and can be bedded but I want pillars. I'm checking a couple other companies right now, but $500 is a lot when you need to restock 5 model 7's. I wish I new who made the old [color:#3333FF]Model 7 FS stock[/color], I have one of those and they are nice. McMillan won't make the [color:#FF0000]Remington Custom KS stock[/color] for a customer order, only for Remington, even though Remington hasn't ordered one from them in two years. I wish I could figure out how to make my own light-weight fiberglass stock, the way I want it and it be worth a dang.

 

[HuntingandHarleys]

I bought a Remington 700 Mountain DM last week in 25-06 and really like it. I like having the 700 action in a rifle that only weighs 6 1/2 pounds. It shot extremely accurate as well with Hornady 117 grain SST's; at 100 yards it was cutting the same hole. May have found my new favorite rifle.
I have never owned a Model Seven so can't really say one way or the other about them.

 

[megalomaniac]

700 hands down

tons more aftermarket stuff to be had, and easier to find to boot

for the avg Tn deer hunter,most of that stuff is not needed,,

some of us want it and do some wicked stuff with it,,but for deer huntin,,the M7 can take care of 90+% of the hunting east of the mississippi.and near 100% east of the Tn rivers.

If you have one in .350 Rem Mag, or .358 Win it will handle everything the U.S. has to offer within reasonable range.

I have both, love the 7!!!

I do hate the lack of aftermarket stocks though. The McMillan edge is nice, but very expensive and I don't like the way it fits me, to "chunky". The Brown Precision is nice, but again in the $500 range. The Basner is perfect, but if you have them finish it it's $500 plus. The Bell & Carlson has no block or pillars, it's $200 and can be bedded but I want pillars. I'm checking a couple other companies right now, but $500 is a lot when you need to restock 5 model 7's. I wish I new who made the old [color:#3333FF]Model 7 FS stock[/color], I have one of those and they are nice. McMillan won't make the [color:#FF0000]Remington Custom KS stock[/color] for a customer order, only for Remington, even though Remington hasn't ordered one from them in two years. I wish I could figure out how to make my own light-weight fiberglass stock, the way I want it and it be worth a dang.

That's EXACTLY why the 700 is superior... both aftermarket stocks new from factory will cost the same, but you can find tons of deals on used stuff on the classifieds for the 700, but only a handful on occasion for the 7.

I've picked up mountain titanium stocks for the 700 NEW for $70, like new used mcmillans for $250-$350, wood stocks from as cheap as free to up to $70 for like new.

 

[mr.big]

I love my 700`s ,,and the stuff that goes with them,,,especially the free stuff,,

but for most of my serious deer hunting I grab the M7 308

 

[TiminTN]

My Christmas present this year is a old style model 7 chambered in 308. It shipped today out of Colorado. I found it on GunsAmerica. Clean as a pin. I bedded a 7/08 model 7 for a TNDeer member couple weeks ago and sighted it in with 140 Fusions and was impressed for sure. I was also brought one at work by a friend of the owner because it wasn`t shooting. I tightened all the hardware, put a 3rd base screw in that was missing, polished the crown and sent her down the road. Messing with 2 so close together was all it took. I plan on shooting it as is till I can see fit to turn it into a custom 260 Remington.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/959649096/Gu ... 08_Win.htm

 

[mr.big]

both of our M7`s only have three base mounting holes,,Daddy`s 260 and 223 have 4..

seems the bolt stop is different too????

what year did they change??

 

[TiminTN]

A buddy has a rare bird, told me he had a SS 3 screw. I thought all the SS models were 4. I bet the J-Lock had something to do with some of the changes, and mine ain`t got no J-Lock. Mine is just like me......Old Style ;)

He said his SS 3 screw was 12 or so yrs old.

 

[mr.big]

I bought this one for Ethan when he was 4-5 I dont remember for sure what year,,I used it in `99 in Ky on my best buck to date,

Model 7SS three screw 20 inch 308 Win,,same Redfield one piece base and rings I got with gun,,it wore an M8 6x until `06 when I got the Ziess

 

[TiminTN]

Looking at that makes my mouth water........... :grin:

 

[Tiny]

...... I was also brought one at work by a friend of the owner because it wasn`t shooting. I tightened all the hardware, put a 3rd base screw in that was missing, polished the crown and sent her down the road.......

and I thought Remington were perfect out of the box LOL :D :D

They all goof sometimes. ;) :cool:

Congrats on you new toy.

 

[TiminTN]

...... I was also brought one at work by a friend of the owner because it wasn`t shooting. I tightened all the hardware, put a 3rd base screw in that was missing, polished the crown and sent her down the road.......

and I thought Remington were perfect out of the box LOL :D :D

They all goof sometimes. ;) :cool:

Congrats on you new toy.

Oh Tiny they are perfect!!

I just make them perfecter......... :grin:

 

[ROUGH COUNTRY HUNTER]

both are great guns

 

[moondawg]

Just my guess, but the Model 7 is lighter and smaller than the 700. You could use the 7 in situations where you need a quick shot with a smaller/lighter rifle, with shots out to 200-300 yds, depending on the caliber. Not to say you could'nt do it with a 700, but it'd probably be easier with a 7.

I've thought about getting a .308 in a model 7 for a woods gun and using my 7 mag as a field gun.

 

[Tiny]

...... I was also brought one at work by a friend of the owner because it wasn`t shooting. I tightened all the hardware, put a 3rd base screw in that was missing, polished the crown and sent her down the road.......

and I thought Remington were perfect out of the box LOL :D :D

They all goof sometimes. ;) :cool:

Congrats on you new toy.

Oh Tiny they are perfect!!

I just make them perfecter......... :grin:

:D :cool:

 

[mr.big]