Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Ask The Gunwriters Pros and Cons of a Remington 722?

I have three M721's and two M722's. Would love to find a M722 in 222.

As side note to the posts, in 1958 the 721/722 went 22 inch bbls and eliminated the bulge for most calibers (although some calibers apparently still sported the longer bbls).

My latest 721 is a rusty, pitted 30-06 that went though hurricane Andrew. But amazingly the bore is good and it still shoots well. So I guess I'm going to bead blast and Cerakote it to make it halfway presentable.

Because I like the 700 safety lever more, I fitted the rifle with a 700 trigger (which required filing the tang to clear the 700 lever).

Picked up a Leupold 3x9 cheap, and my plan is to make the 721 into a "Camp Rifle".

It is not a custom or maybe somewhat. When Mike built it or Remington, it was an all Remington deal. All work was done at Remington. He did specify the barrel length, contour, and he handpicked the wood. It is an unaltered rifle. Yes it does have a Lyman scope.
I hope Mike is at the Super Shoot at the end of May again. I intend to visit with him again.
Butch

Just a wonderful piece of history. You are a lucky man ! Now should you get bored with it ......... Drop me a PM.