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The '''Remington Model 700''' [[rifle]] series are [[bolt-action]] [[centerfire]] [[ammunition]], [[magazine (firearms)|internal-magazine fed]] [[rifle]] that is known for its excellent [[accuracy (firearms)|accuracy]] "out of the box".<ref name="chuck">"[http://www.chuckhawks.com/rem_700.htm The Remington Model 700 Rifle]" by [[Chuck Hawks]]</ref> These venerable rifles have been produced since 1962 by [[Remington]] Arms Corporation.<ref name="rem_hist">"[http://www.remington.com/library/history/company_history.asp Remington Arms Company History of the Firearms Business]"</ref>
==Variants==
The Remington 700 is used as the platform for the [[United States Armed Forces]]'s [[M24 Sniper Weapon System]] and [[M40 rifle|M40]] [[sniper rifle]]s.
The Model 700 is available with 3, 4 or 5-[[round (firearms) round]] internal [[magazine (firearms)|magazine]] depending on [[caliber]]. The Model 700 is also orderable with a detachable box magazine for faster reloading during battle or long range [[self-defense]].
===Actions===
The Model 700 is available in three different [[action (firearms)|actions]] based on [[cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] length: Short, Standard and Long.
* '''Short action''' - for cartridges such as [[.308 Winchester]] cartridge family
* '''Standard action''' - for cartridges such as [[.30-06 Springfield]] and [[.300 Winchester Magnum]] cartridge families
* '''Long action''' - for [[magnum]] calibers such as the [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] and [[.375 Holland and Holland]] cartridge families.
==Spare Parts==
See [[Essay:Recommended spare parts for firearms|Recommended spare parts for firearms]].
==Appeal for Preppers, Hunters and Snipers==
The Remington 700 has a particular appeal to [[prepper]]s, [[survivalist]]s, [[hunting|hunter]]s, [[sniper]]s and other [[gun enthusiast]]s for several reasons. First, the rifle's out-of-the-box [[accuracy (firearms)|accuracy]] is renowned making it an excellent [[target shooting]] and [[sniper rifle]] even before any [[accurizing]] is done. Secondly, the rifle has a very long history of reliability in battle since the [[Vietnam War]] and among North American game hunters since 1962. Finally, the rifle's popularity among civilians, the American [[military]] and [[law enforcement]] including [[SWAT]] makes the Model 700 very common and easy to acquire, customize and accessorize.
==See Also==
* [[Remington]]
* [[Rifles]]: [[Bolt-action]] [[Hunting rifle]]s and [[Sniper rifle]]s
* [[Savage Model 110]], [[Winchester Model 70]], [[Ruger American rifle]]
* [[Essay:Invest_in_tangibles#2._Defense_and_Security_.28.22Bullets.22.29|Invest in tangibles]]: [[Firearms]]
* [[List of rifle cartridges]]
* [[List of firearms]]
==External Links==
* [http://www.chuckhawks.com/rem_700.htm The Remington Model 700 Rifle]" by [[Chuck Hawks]]
* [http://www.remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/bolt-action-model-700.aspx] [[Remington]] Official Product Page
* [http://www.remington.com/library/history/firearm_models/centerfire/model_700.asp Remington 700 Model History] at [[Remington]]
* [http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/700.htm Remington Law Enforcement Model 700]
* [http://www.remingtonmilitary.com/700ltr.htm Remington Military Model 700 LTR]
* [http://www.remingtonsociety.com/ Remington Society of America]
* [http://www.lonestarfab.com/gunsmithing/remington_700-rebuild/remington_700_rebuild.htm Model 700 Blueprints]
==References==
<references/>
{{Template:Firearms topics}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Remington Model 700}}
[[Category : Remington Firearms]]
[[Category : Bolt-action Rifles]]
[[Category : Rifles]]
[[Category : Rifles of the United States]]
[[Category : Sniper Rifles of the United States]]
[[Category : Firearms]]
[[Category : Police Weapons]]
[[Category : Investments in Tangibles]]
==Variants==
The Remington 700 is used as the platform for the [[United States Armed Forces]]'s [[M24 Sniper Weapon System]] and [[M40 rifle|M40]] [[sniper rifle]]s.
The Model 700 is available with 3, 4 or 5-[[round (firearms) round]] internal [[magazine (firearms)|magazine]] depending on [[caliber]]. The Model 700 is also orderable with a detachable box magazine for faster reloading during battle or long range [[self-defense]].
===Actions===
The Model 700 is available in three different [[action (firearms)|actions]] based on [[cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]] length: Short, Standard and Long.
* '''Short action''' - for cartridges such as [[.308 Winchester]] cartridge family
* '''Standard action''' - for cartridges such as [[.30-06 Springfield]] and [[.300 Winchester Magnum]] cartridge families
* '''Long action''' - for [[magnum]] calibers such as the [[.300 Remington Ultra Magnum]] and [[.375 Holland and Holland]] cartridge families.
==Spare Parts==
See [[Essay:Recommended spare parts for firearms|Recommended spare parts for firearms]].
==Appeal for Preppers, Hunters and Snipers==
The Remington 700 has a particular appeal to [[prepper]]s, [[survivalist]]s, [[hunting|hunter]]s, [[sniper]]s and other [[gun enthusiast]]s for several reasons. First, the rifle's out-of-the-box [[accuracy (firearms)|accuracy]] is renowned making it an excellent [[target shooting]] and [[sniper rifle]] even before any [[accurizing]] is done. Secondly, the rifle has a very long history of reliability in battle since the [[Vietnam War]] and among North American game hunters since 1962. Finally, the rifle's popularity among civilians, the American [[military]] and [[law enforcement]] including [[SWAT]] makes the Model 700 very common and easy to acquire, customize and accessorize.
==See Also==
* [[Remington]]
* [[Rifles]]: [[Bolt-action]] [[Hunting rifle]]s and [[Sniper rifle]]s
* [[Savage Model 110]], [[Winchester Model 70]], [[Ruger American rifle]]
* [[Essay:Invest_in_tangibles#2._Defense_and_Security_.28.22Bullets.22.29|Invest in tangibles]]: [[Firearms]]
* [[List of rifle cartridges]]
* [[List of firearms]]
==External Links==
* [http://www.chuckhawks.com/rem_700.htm The Remington Model 700 Rifle]" by [[Chuck Hawks]]
* [http://www.remington.com/product-families/firearms/centerfire-families/bolt-action-model-700.aspx] [[Remington]] Official Product Page
* [http://www.remington.com/library/history/firearm_models/centerfire/model_700.asp Remington 700 Model History] at [[Remington]]
* [http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/700.htm Remington Law Enforcement Model 700]
* [http://www.remingtonmilitary.com/700ltr.htm Remington Military Model 700 LTR]
* [http://www.remingtonsociety.com/ Remington Society of America]
* [http://www.lonestarfab.com/gunsmithing/remington_700-rebuild/remington_700_rebuild.htm Model 700 Blueprints]
==References==
<references/>
{{Template:Firearms topics}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Remington Model 700}}
[[Category : Remington Firearms]]
[[Category : Bolt-action Rifles]]
[[Category : Rifles]]
[[Category : Rifles of the United States]]
[[Category : Sniper Rifles of the United States]]
[[Category : Firearms]]
[[Category : Police Weapons]]
[[Category : Investments in Tangibles]]