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This is a pretty good thread. Rather than risking this thread getting derailed, I'll pass on adding anything else. -Al

Look at the first couple of years of non-magnum 700’s. While not labeled “Mountain Rifles”, they are light and in my opinion some of the best 700’s. Besides, buyers see that the finish isn’t the “DuPont’s bowling pin finish” and they think something must be wrong - a guy can buy these rifles at a very reasonable price, sometimes half the price of the mountain rifles.

Really?

Yep. It's for the best. -Al

Maybe Al regrets having hinted about insider information with a pool of people who aren't insiders?

Since Al isn't going to add anything else, we'll be in the dark unless another insider comes forward.

Inquiring minds want to know.

Al Nyhus, man of mystery.

What could possibly need to be kept secret about a Remington rifle made 30 years ago?

My favorite Remington mountain rifle was introduced in ‘86 also. Of zero significance; those early blued wood MR had a smooth bolt, but I’ve never seen a ks with one.

For some reason a particular Johnny Cash song comes to mind.

Those catalogs sure bring back memories. Couldn't wait to see what was new when they showed up in my dad's gun shop.

Those do bring back memories. The first Remington catalog I ever saw was stapled into the middle of a hunters education book given to each attendee. Smart marketing by Remington..

Well, you can always make a MR with the right stock. This one has a Shilen barrel in a McWoody MR handle, NF scope in Talley LW rings and Timney trigger.

It's chambered in that infamous manbun round and shoots about like you think it would.

DF

Very nice DF!

Like button!

You mean like undocumented employee lunch pail guns?

I like the shape and feel of the MR stock. It's sleek and the pistol grip is really nice.

Whoever came up with that design knew his stuff.

DF

Agreed, I like the McM MR for light contour barrels and the McM Hunter for standard and magnum contour barrels better than any of the other McM styles that I've tried.

That's what I was thinking after I wrote that.

They were produced both ways for a while. The last iteration of mountain rifles before the bankruptcy had a floor plate and a B&C stock. I had one in my virtual cart chambered in .308 Winchester for a long time, but I just was weary of later Remington quality and I never checked out. I logged on one day almost a year after the bankruptcy to see they had finally sold out. Perhaps the new RemArms will be of higher quality. On the flip side, I did purchase a late 6.5 Creedmoor 700 Tactical AAC-SD and with rebate, it was so cheap I bought it just for the action with the intention of trueing it. It is timed properly and had a good looking barrel and chamber. I started firing it to see good potential, even with the Hogue stock. I threw it in an H-S stock I had and it came alive. Best $350 rifle I've bought.

From 30 years ago? Even that’s probably no big deal now. None of the involved parties are likely still around. I once obtained a Cadillac in just such a fashion. Don’t ask me what year it is. 😁