Ramblin99
Well-Known Member
Remington introduced the stainless synthetic 700 Mountain Rifle in 1993. Some of the rifles introduced actually had 1992 markings. This is one of them. The barrel date code is "OM" for June, 1992 and the date circle molded into the stock also indicates June, 1992 production. The stainless steel finish is different that today's bead-blast finish. It has a nice luster to it somewhat similar to the Trinyte coating Remington used later on in the XCR series. The finish is a solid 99%-er with just a few light shiny rub marks on the barrel just above the stock fore-end. The synthetic stock is not the crap installed on todays rifles. The stock weighs 34 ounces and is substantial.
This rifle has had a few upgrades to make it look and hunt better. The entire bolt assembly has been replaced with a jeweled bolt. The jeweling is showing very little wear and looks great. Of great interest to me is the stock has been inletted for BDL bottom metal, which was added. The BDL bottom metal is in excellent condition cosmetically, better than average. I'm not a fan of blind magazines and prefer floor plates or DM's for all my rifles. The stock has not been bedded. Finally, the trigger has been replaced with a newer model Remington trigger. The creep is almost non-existent but the pull weight is heavier than I like. I'm guessing this trigger may have been improved by a 'smith.
The 22" barrel is the super-slim mountain profile with .530" muzzle diameter. The bore looks very crisp. Total weight is 6 lbs 7.3 oz. LOP is 13-3/8". The stock has a couple of scratches near the butt sling swivel stud, most like caused by a sling swivel. It's as-new otherwise.
This would make a great lightweight mountain rifle as is, but would be awesome if it was dropped in a McMillan Hunter Edge stock. You would have a sub-6 pound rifle. I realize the .30-06 caliber is not the sexiest caliber out there, but it's tried and true. And with a mfg date in 1992, you are getting Remington quality at the height of their history. The action is smooth as silk. There are no disappointments with this rifle.
$1,095 shipped. I have another rifle that needs a scope, so I would have interest in trading for a quality scope and can add cash. 30mm main tube is a requirement. And I prefer an illuminated center dot reticle. This ships to your FFL from an individual with my DL enclosed. Drop me a PM if I can answer any questions for you. I have 30-or-so photos showing every angle. Thanks for looking and good shooting!
Keith
This rifle has had a few upgrades to make it look and hunt better. The entire bolt assembly has been replaced with a jeweled bolt. The jeweling is showing very little wear and looks great. Of great interest to me is the stock has been inletted for BDL bottom metal, which was added. The BDL bottom metal is in excellent condition cosmetically, better than average. I'm not a fan of blind magazines and prefer floor plates or DM's for all my rifles. The stock has not been bedded. Finally, the trigger has been replaced with a newer model Remington trigger. The creep is almost non-existent but the pull weight is heavier than I like. I'm guessing this trigger may have been improved by a 'smith.
The 22" barrel is the super-slim mountain profile with .530" muzzle diameter. The bore looks very crisp. Total weight is 6 lbs 7.3 oz. LOP is 13-3/8". The stock has a couple of scratches near the butt sling swivel stud, most like caused by a sling swivel. It's as-new otherwise.
This would make a great lightweight mountain rifle as is, but would be awesome if it was dropped in a McMillan Hunter Edge stock. You would have a sub-6 pound rifle. I realize the .30-06 caliber is not the sexiest caliber out there, but it's tried and true. And with a mfg date in 1992, you are getting Remington quality at the height of their history. The action is smooth as silk. There are no disappointments with this rifle.
$1,095 shipped. I have another rifle that needs a scope, so I would have interest in trading for a quality scope and can add cash. 30mm main tube is a requirement. And I prefer an illuminated center dot reticle. This ships to your FFL from an individual with my DL enclosed. Drop me a PM if I can answer any questions for you. I have 30-or-so photos showing every angle. Thanks for looking and good shooting!
Keith
