Is that what I have here? I grabbed it a few hours ago not knowing exactly what it is.
What I do know: Model 7 7-08 Remington 18.5" barrel Matte finish Used to have iron sights Scope is a POS Weight is 6 pounds 8 ounces.
What I don't know: Who made the stock? It has "Remington" stamped in the recoil pad, which makes me think it's factory original. Is this a special/limited edition from the factory? What's it worth?
Thanks,
Okie John
Originally Posted by Brad
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.
I don't have any Pics, but my newest (to me) is a Mod 7 Predator ( all camoed) in .243 Win. Its at the smiths now for a new Trigger Tech, Pillar Bed/float and replacing that tiny rear receiver screw with a standard Mod 700 Receiver screw. Years ago, when I went through several Mod 7's, had Kepplinger Set triggers put in, same bedding/bolt but always put a standard factory takeoff ( or similar Shilen. Money problems got them all, but they were fun. I always used the stock Synthetic, worked just fine.
Is that what I have here? I grabbed it a few hours ago not knowing exactly what it is.
What I do know: Model 7 7-08 Remington 18.5" barrel Matte finish Used to have iron sights Scope is a POS Weight is 6 pounds 8 ounces.
What I don't know: Who made the stock? It has "Remington" stamped in the recoil pad, which makes me think it's factory original. Is this a special/limited edition from the factory? What's it worth?
Thanks,
Okie John
Looks like an “FS” (fiberglass stock). ‘87-‘89 H, I, or J date code? Factory offering; brown precision stock.
Thanks for the info. I stayed up late reading about it and the 7mm-08 cartridge last night. This little rifle is growing on me.
The bore is bright and the bolt face looks like it hasn't seen a full box of ammo go downrange.
Date code is PJ. I cleaned and lubed it this afternoon, got rid of the Tasco scope, and put on a Leupold 4x made back when they still held a zero. I'll probably hit the range with it tomorrow or the next day.
Any idea of value?
Okie John
Originally Posted by Brad
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.
Is that what I have here? I grabbed it a few hours ago not knowing exactly what it is.
What I do know: Model 7 7-08 Remington 18.5" barrel Matte finish Used to have iron sights Scope is a POS Weight is 6 pounds 8 ounces.
What I don't know: Who made the stock? It has "Remington" stamped in the recoil pad, which makes me think it's factory original. Is this a special/limited edition from the factory? What's it worth?
Thanks,
Okie John
Looks like an “FS” (fiberglass stock). ‘87-‘89 H, I, or J date code? Factory offering; brown precision stock.
Yup, looks to be an FS. If it's anything like my 308 it should be a shooter! Be sure to post a follow up.
This is a Model Seven FS with the Brown stock. Chambered in 7mm-08. I painted the gray stock olive with black webbing. That’s a VX-R 2-7 with dual dovetail base and rings. This would probably be the last rifle I would ever get rid of, to me it’s perfection.
No pics as I do not have a model seven, however, the LGS has a sweet little Seven in 223 with a light colored birch stock (not laminated). Length of pull seemed to be youth sized. Very temping.
This is a Model Seven FS with the Brown stock. Chambered in 7mm-08. I painted the gray stock olive with black webbing. That’s a VX-R 2-7 with dual dovetail base and rings. This would probably be the last rifle I would ever get rid of, to me it’s perfection.
That's a sharp rig Miguel. I set up my 308 FS similar to that but my scope is an older 3-9x33. I have to agree with you about how handy these are. I'd like to do something different with the stock on mine and maybe cerakote in the future as I don't think the parkerizing is very durable but boy do they handle and shoot nice.
No pics as I do not have a model seven, however, the LGS has a sweet little Seven in 223 with a light colored birch stock (not laminated). Length of pull seemed to be youth sized. Very temping.
Check the twist. Many rifles of that vintage are set up for 55-grain bullets.
Okie John
Originally Posted by Brad
If Montana had a standing army, a 270 Win with Federal Blue Box 130's would be the standard issue.