THE Remington Model 700 is one of the most popular American hunting rifles of all time. Other sporting rifles may be better made, but few are more accurate and none can match the terrific volume of sales enjoyed by the Model 700. It first appeared in 1962 and is highly regarded by hunters all over the world.
Among American-made bolt-actions, only the much-lauded Winchester Model 70 can equal its sales appeal.
“Firing pin travel is short — just 5.4mm — resulting in very fast locktime of about 3 milliseconds”
Over the years, the Model 700 has been offered with more variations and calibres than any other rifle on the market. The latest one to come my way after a long dearth in supply is the high-tech Model 700 Long Range HS, a distinctive rifle featuring an H-S Precision stock with moulded-in aluminium bedding block.
The Model 700 bolt handle is swept back, has an oval knob chequered on top and bottom, is blued and engine-turned giving a more refined, quality
