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Re: Remington 725 beretzs #16803742 01/05/22
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,572 Likes: 1 Western NY H hikerbum Campfire Outfitter
hikerbum Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,572 Likes: 1 Western NY	Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by Remington40x I've been shooting a 725 in .280 for many years and never had a problem. I suspect it was Remington's quality control deteriorating as its finances deteriorated that caused the trigger/safety issues and the 725 long predates Remington's financial problems. Were it mine, I'd leave it alone. As an aside, I think the 725 is the handsomest center fire rifle Remington ever built. The checkering on the stock is better than many custom jobs and there is a fair amount of figure in the stock on my rifle. Same here. Love my 725 280 Rem. Mine does have a pad but otherwise it’s very nice. Sharp looking gun

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Re: Remington 725 oldcuss #16803929 01/05/22
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by doctor_Encore Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by doctor_Encore The Remington 725 was the last model of the 700 series that had "Cut Rifled" barrels or so I'm told. That’s interesting. Wonder where I could look that up. I read that cut rifle barrel info in an article years ago...would be interesting to really verify. Mine is a great shooting rifle, but heck, most all of the Remingtons have been pretty good. This 725 feels very similar to me as a P64 Featherweight so we get along pretty well. Originally Posted by hikerbum Sharp looking gun Thank you. Originally Posted by oldcuss Friend of mine has two. I was with him when he bought the 30-06 in the sixties. When I came back to the WORLD in '68 he had another one in 222. I tried to buy the 222 for a long time, but finally just bought a model 700 BDL in 222. He now has dementia and we are getting old. I have never seen another one in 222. Would still love to get one. Old Cuss Man, you aren't kidding. I'd be all over one of those myself, along with a 244/6mm Rem. I always keep an eye out for either one. Semper Fi

Re: Remington 725 338reddog #16804002 01/05/22
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,238 Likes: 2 Winchester ID K kenster99 Campfire Tracker
kenster99 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,238 Likes: 2 Winchester ID	One I sold a few years ago, I think somebody on the campfire bought it.

Re: Remington 725 doctor_Encore #16804008 01/05/22
Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,705 NE Oklahoma 3 3dtestify Campfire Regular
3dtestify Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,705 NE Oklahoma	Originally Posted by doctor_Encore Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by doctor_Encore The Remington 725 was the last model of the 700 series that had "Cut Rifled" barrels or so I'm told. That’s interesting. Wonder where I could look that up. I read that cut rifle barrel info in an article years ago...would be interesting to really verify. All model 721, 722, 725 & 700 barrels were produced using the Mike Walker developed "Button Rifled" process until 1967-1968 , when Remington started to use European "Hammer Forging" technology. Last edited by 3dtestify; 01/05/22.

Re: Remington 725 kenster99 #16804034 01/05/22
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by kenster99 One I sold a few years ago, I think somebody on the campfire bought it. Holy smokes! Man, now that is a nice one! Semper Fi

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Re: Remington 725 navlav8r #16804043 01/05/22
Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,467 Likes: 3 NE South Dakota Bugger Campfire Outfitter
Bugger Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2014 Posts: 10,467 Likes: 3 NE South Dakota	Originally Posted by navlav8r I’m looking at an old add and the 725 was chambered in the 222 and 243 in a short action. Thanks for the clarification/correction. I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally

Re: Remington 725 338reddog #16808419 01/06/22
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,064 Likes: 7 SW Montana V VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger
VarmintGuy Campfire Ranger V Joined: May 2003 Posts: 23,064 Likes: 7 SW Montana	338reddog: Great choice there for your Grandson - good on you. This reminds me of one of my lifelong friends and Hunting partners who had three sons. He bought each of them their own Remington 722 in 257 Roberts and each of them killed Mt. Goat, Blacktailed Deer, Mule Deer and Antelope with those Rifles. I hope your Grandson enjoys that nifty and classy 257. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy

Re: Remington 725 3dtestify #16808533 01/06/22
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,761 west of the Chesapeake Bay D doctor_Encore Campfire Outfitter
doctor_Encore Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,761 west of the Chesapeake Bay	Originally Posted by 3dtestify Originally Posted by doctor_Encore Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by doctor_Encore The Remington 725 was the last model of the 700 series that had "Cut Rifled" barrels or so I'm told. That’s interesting. Wonder where I could look that up. I read that cut rifle barrel info in an article years ago...would be interesting to really verify. All model 721, 722, 725 & 700 barrels were produced using the Mike Walker developed "Button Rifled" process until 1967-1968 , when Remington started to use European "Hammer Forging" technology. Thanks for the clarification.

Re: Remington 725 beretzs #16808762 01/06/22
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,364 NE Alberta 3 338Rules Campfire Regular
338Rules Campfire Regular 3 Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,364 NE Alberta	Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by Remington40x I've been shooting a 725 in .280 for many years and never had a problem. I suspect it was Remington's quality control deteriorating as its finances deteriorated that caused the trigger/safety issues and the 725 long predates Remington's financial problems. Were it mine, I'd leave it alone. As an aside, I think the 725 is the handsomest center fire rifle Remington ever built. The checkering on the stock is better than many custom jobs and there is a fair amount of figure in the stock on my rifle. Same here. Love my 725 280 Rem. Mine does have a pad but otherwise it’s very nice. Nice looking 280. I had one ( on loan ) that I didn’t keep. It Didn’t have as nice a wood , as yours appears to have. It was accurate enough, but I wanted one that I could rechamber to an RCBS or Ackley Improved, And for that purpose I wanted a 24” or longer barrel. Kicking myself now of course, 725 in 280 Rem , classic piece ! This was probably the beginning of my loonieism , Ha History May Not Repeat, But it Rhymes.

Re: Remington 725 338Rules #16827661 01/11/22
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by 338Rules Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by Remington40x I've been shooting a 725 in .280 for many years and never had a problem. I suspect it was Remington's quality control deteriorating as its finances deteriorated that caused the trigger/safety issues and the 725 long predates Remington's financial problems. Were it mine, I'd leave it alone. As an aside, I think the 725 is the handsomest center fire rifle Remington ever built. The checkering on the stock is better than many custom jobs and there is a fair amount of figure in the stock on my rifle. Same here. Love my 725 280 Rem. Mine does have a pad but otherwise it’s very nice. Nice looking 280. I had one ( on loan ) that I didn’t keep. It Didn’t have as nice a wood , as yours appears to have. It was accurate enough, but I wanted one that I could rechamber to an RCBS or Ackley Improved, And for that purpose I wanted a 24” or longer barrel. Kicking myself now of course, 725 in 280 Rem , classic piece ! This was probably the beginning of my loonieism , Ha I hear you there. There are a couple I wished I had back! Semper Fi

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Re: Remington 725 beretzs #16827741 01/11/22
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,187 Likes: 19 Battle Born B bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana
bsa1917hunter Campfire 'Bwana B Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 48,187 Likes: 19 Battle Born	Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by 338Rules Originally Posted by beretzs Originally Posted by Remington40x I've been shooting a 725 in .280 for many years and never had a problem. I suspect it was Remington's quality control deteriorating as its finances deteriorated that caused the trigger/safety issues and the 725 long predates Remington's financial problems. Were it mine, I'd leave it alone. As an aside, I think the 725 is the handsomest center fire rifle Remington ever built. The checkering on the stock is better than many custom jobs and there is a fair amount of figure in the stock on my rifle. Same here. Love my 725 280 Rem. Mine does have a pad but otherwise it’s very nice. Nice looking 280. I had one ( on loan ) that I didn’t keep. It Didn’t have as nice a wood , as yours appears to have. It was accurate enough, but I wanted one that I could rechamber to an RCBS or Ackley Improved, And for that purpose I wanted a 24” or longer barrel. Kicking myself now of course, 725 in 280 Rem , classic piece ! This was probably the beginning of my loonieism , Ha I hear you there. There are a couple I wished I had back! I've always admired the 725 from a far. Growing up with a m1917, the 725 has a similar looking safety and I love my m1917's safeties. They are very ergonomic and easy to use. Remington adopted that look from the old war horse. The 725 is a cool old rifle and eventually I'll run across just the right one.. Originally Posted by raybass I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. Originally Posted by Pharmseller You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA

Re: Remington 725 338reddog #16827769 01/11/22
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,783 Likes: 6 ms N navlav8r Campfire Ranger
navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,783 Likes: 6 ms	I just checked a “Blue Book” and it lists chambering the 244 Rem (840) as well. NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

Re: Remington 725 navlav8r #16827775 01/11/22
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by navlav8r I just checked a “Blue Book” and it lists chambering the 244 Rem (840) as well. That's the one I look for.. Those are rare birds. Semper Fi

Re: Remington 725 338reddog #16829824 01/11/22
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,234 Likes: 5 Phoenix MikeS Campfire Regular
MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,234 Likes: 5 Phoenix	The Remington 720 is the rifle that is based on the m1917 action and could be considered the ultimate refinement of that action. The 725 was the transition model between the 721/722 series and the 700s and shares nothing in common with the m1917. Too close for irons, switching to scope...

Re: Remington 725 MikeS #16829882 01/11/22
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by MikeS The Remington 720 is the rifle that is based on the m1917 action and could be considered the ultimate refinement of that action. The 725 was the transition model between the 721/722 series and the 700s and shares nothing in common with the m1917. I had to look it up. Never heard of it. Quite a good looking rifle. https://youtu.be/hBpBbHAVQJs Semper Fi

Re: Remington 725 beretzs #16830204 01/12/22
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,234 Likes: 5 Phoenix MikeS Campfire Regular
MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,234 Likes: 5 Phoenix	Definitely a looker with old world craftsmanship. Too close for irons, switching to scope...

Re: Remington 725 MikeS #16830212 01/12/22
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA B beretzs Campfire Ranger
beretzs Campfire Ranger B Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 15,349 Likes: 7 Northeast USA	Originally Posted by MikeS Definitely a looker with old world craftsmanship. You aren’t kidding. Semper Fi

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