Home Forums Reloading Big Game Rifles Differences between Remington Model 700 and Model 7?

Are the Remington Model 700 and Model 7 fundamentally different, or are the Model 7’s just compact, short action versions of the 700?

The Seven is like a short action 700 that has had the receiver cut down further. They are closer to the XP pistol action than the 700 action.

Will the 700 barrel for a mod 7?

Same barrel threads, yes. Interchangeable with attention to headspacing.

Stocks and triggers are different than 700

IIRC the model 7 is just a 600 action renamed. It is shorter overall than a short action 700, but with the loading/ejection port opened up for easier loading/ejection/unloading. The original 7's only had 1 scope mounting hole in the rear receiver bridge since it was so small. This meant only 1 piece bases could be used. More recent 7's now have 2 holes but they are very close together. The 7 action is notably lighter than a short action 700 action due to the shorter length and having more metal removed for a larger loading/ejection port.

Generally speaking the 7 action is what hunters want when putting together a lightweight rig, the stiffer short action 700 is the better choice for accuracy.

the model 7 bolt is 4.900" plus bolt shroud and a model 700 short action the bolt is 5.400" plus bolt shroud.
pretty much the same only a 1/2" shorter

How does the 673 Remington action compare to the 7 and 700?

The 673 is a M7 action and bottom metal. Same/same.

The bolt release button is different on the trigger between the 7 and the 700 SA, which means the trigger does not interchange. The stocks do not interchange.

The barrels do interchange, sometimes even with headspacing. I just installed a SS 700 SA barrel and recoil lug in 7-08 onto a model 7. Headspace and roll mark timing were right on. I did have to remove a lot of wood from the barrel channel.

Bet that makes for a neat little 7-08 right there.

Thanks gents for all the responses, even though I mistakenly posted this question in the reloading forum.

I like it. Though it is far from a typical model 7 now with a 24 inch barrel of heavier weight than original. The Timney trigger was a step up. Next step will be a B&C Al Ti stock.

Next Saturday, I will see how she shoots with some 139 gr Hornady SSTs.