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Local shop has a really nice Remington 722 in .244 (6mm), made in what looks to be 1955. I've always been a fan of the older Remington rifles, but never owned a 721 or 722....how is the accuracy compared with some of the older 700's? I assume this one will have a slower twist barrel, so not sure how well it would do with some of the "pointy" 100gr bullets.

One thing I didn't check, or at least didn't pay attention to, were all these rifles drilled/tapped for scope mount? Any reason to avoid the rifle?

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Sure it wasnt a Model 722?

Yeah, I typed that incorrectly...all the short action rifles were 722's.

They are plenty accurate. The 244 is too slow of a twist though. Many brnchrest guys with sleeved 722 actions from the 50's kept right up with brand new custom built 40x's well into the 1990's and early 2000's.

I’ve got an old 722 in 300 savage. I really enjoy the rifle. It’s very similar to a 700 but just different enough to make you notice. I really like the shape of its stock. I have t loaded much for it as it shot ammo for another 300 savage well enough to hunt with so that’s what I did. Sounds like a neat old rifle. As far as the twist goes, that’s why nosler makes 85gr partitions. It wouldn’t be my first choice as a deer bullet but I’ve killed 8-10 with 70BT’s in a 12” twist 6 ackley.

I'm actually working on a deal now to pick up five older boxes of Noselr 70gr BT's...sounds like they would be perfect.

What I really like about the rifle is the ".244" stamping, you just don't see them very often...I have a Remington Model Four marked "7mm Express".

Jason280: I actually owned a Remington 722 in caliber 244 Remington. I owned that Rifle for less than a day!
I came across it on consignment in a little gunshop in the Highlands community of Renton, Washington then later that day I sold it to a 722 aficionado who jumped on it like a Goose on a June Bug!
I made a measly $75.00 bill on it back in about 1992.
I wish I had that gun back!
My gun trading friend has never shot it and it is one of his prize guns.
My point being that is kind of a rare Rifle especially if in "nice" (your words) original shape.
What price range is it - if you don't mind my asking.
Don't know anyone who owned and shot their Remington 722's in 244 Remington but do know of a couple of Remington 722's in 243 Winchester that shot quite well.
Good luck if you decide to go for it.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

The second alpha character of a1955 Remington assembly code would be B.

Remington 722s in 244 REM were cataloged with a 1-12" ROT, so not all bullets 100 grains and heavier will stabilize, shorter ones, maybe, longer ones, not likely. The 722s in 244 REM came with 2 different barrel contours, a lighter style with the usual 24" contour, including a barrel boss for the rear sight dovetail and a ramped front sight. The other style had a heavier contour, like a light varmint, and didn't have the barrel boss, so the open sights were attached with screws.

My 244 REM is a late production 725 with a 1-10" ROT, but I load 95 grain BTs and Partitions in 6MM REM cases. I can't remember the last time that I saw any 244 REM ammo or brass for sale.

This one has the lighter contour barrel, with the barrel boss/dovetail. They are asking around $600, but I *think* I can get it closer to $525.

Was Remington drilling/tapping all receivers for scope mounts by 1955?

Yes, all of the 722s were factory d&t.

I had one that that was very accurate with factory 100 gr bullets so you won’t know until you try it

Why not an 85 grain Partition as a deer bullet?

That's a good price last one I saw in above average shape they wanted 1400 for it. I've got 85 grain npt's and will work up a load for my model 7 in 6mm rem with an 18" barrel for deer. Snag it quick...mb

Speaking of Model 7's, another shop has one in .223 with (what looks like) the youth stock for $550....I've been debating on that one as well.

I have had a 722 244 Rem for quite awhile now, 20+ years. I want to say I gave about $400-450 for it and it was, and still is, very nice. It has the 26" 1:12 twist barrel.

I have used it a lot over the years for mostly antelope and a few cow elk. I've loaded only 85 grain partitions @ ~ 3450 fps and it has been very accurate and efficient in its effectiveness! Never have recovered a bullet on game dialing out to a max of 700 yards (most less than 500). I have never loaded heavier bullets (or lighter for that matter) as I knew what to expect with the 1:12" twist limitation. I love the gun and will someday load some sleek BT 70's or such and try it out on rock chucks in retirement.

If you can buy it at a reasonable price I don't think you would regret it! Not many around and they can usually be purchased cheaper than 257 Roberts for some reason. I've picked up 722s in 222 Rem and 222 Rem Mag as well over the years and they all seem to be pretty good shooters.

Good luck!

The Nosler 85 grain Partitions were designed with the 244’s twist in mind. I THINK the 95 Partition as well.

The 722 im 244 REM that I had was the style with the 26" heavier contour barrel, serial number 3905xx. I sold or traded it in 08/00 without the 8x Lyman that came on it. That scope is now installed on a Remington 592 that is vertually worthless, as it doesn't shoot the only available ammo worth a damn.

When I got my Remington 660 in 6MM REM my Father and I traveled all around ME, NH, and VT to find all of the 244 REM ammo with the 90 grain Bronze Points that we could buy. My Father felt that it was the best factory ammo available for shooting whitetails with either the 6MM or 244 REM. I still have some of that ammo left 50 some odd years later, in both the Remington and Peters brands.

I think that Remington sold 244 REM ammo with 75 and 90 grain soft point bullets and the 90 grain Bronze Points. I don't think that either Federal or Winchester loaded any factory ammo for the 244 REM. I don't remember having any of the 75 grain factory ammo, but I still have a couple of boxes of the 90 grain soft points Peters ammo. I have also owned a 740 and a 760 in 244 REM, but don't recall actually shooting either of them.

they are very accurate. use some 87 or 88 grain bergers. awesome

The 85 grain partition is a killer, even at moderate velocities. Started my kids with a loaded down Ruger 77 in 6mm Rem. My son has killed several deer up to 200# with the 85 gr Partition at around 2850.

every now and then I bump into a Model 760 in 244 REM