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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. Thank you. 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.
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One I sold a few years ago, I think somebody on the campfire bought it.
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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.
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One I sold a few years ago, I think somebody on the campfire bought it. Holy smokes! Man, now that is a nice one!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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!
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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..
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I just checked a “Blue Book” and it lists chambering the 244 Rem (840) as well.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Definitely a looker with old world craftsmanship.
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Definitely a looker with old world craftsmanship. You aren’t kidding.
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