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Old 02-19-2018, 03:54 PM
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Any experience/comments regarding Rem 722?
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Old 02-19-2018, 04:26 PM
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I have one in 222 that shoots really well. 26 inch barrel.
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722 in 257 Rob and is a tack driver. Oldy but good but has a very light trigger.
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Old 02-19-2018, 05:10 PM
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Forerunner to the 700.
722 is short action, 721 was long.

I've owned a few of each. Nice old rifles if they are in good shape.
Comb is a bit low for scope use.

I've rebarreled then and put them in 700 stocks.

700 barrels fit.
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Old 02-19-2018, 05:14 PM
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Have one in 300 H & H , still working loads out but it looks promising
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The only complaints I have heard is that they were a bit plain looking and the action was a bit short to maximize cartridges like the 257 Bob. Most that have had one speaks very fondly.
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Old 02-19-2018, 06:26 PM
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I built a semi custom varmint rifle using a 722 action. Very similar to a 700 except for the bolt handle.
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Old 02-19-2018, 07:09 PM
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Contrary to what is often repeated on the internet....you can install a 700 extractor into a 721/722. I've done at least 2. Has to be the rivetted type.
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Thanks guys ... you tipped the scale ... so I bought one of ‘60’s vintage in a rebarreled 6BR. I will post a pic after I pick it up.
Will the 722 accept the same scope bases as the 700?
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Old 02-19-2018, 07:39 PM
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Thanks guys ... you tipped the scale ... so I bought one of ‘60’s vintage in a rebarreled 6BR. I will post a pic after I pick it up.
Will the 722 accept the same scope bases as the 700?

Yes, bases are the same. You can put a 700 trigger on it also. You may have to notch the rear of the action tang to get the safety lever to fit, or you might be able to run the 722 lever on a 700 trigger. It's been a while since I had one here. 700 bottom metal can be adapted with a bit of inletting. The 722 has a much nicer bolt stop spring set up than a 700. A plunger and spring type similar to a Model Seven.
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Old 02-19-2018, 08:39 PM
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I am going to pick it up Thurs and with luck will be shooting on Fri. I have a spare Timney with top safety and a Jewell with bottom safety so have some options depending on the bolt stop set-up. I’m not familiar with the Model 7 ... is the bolt stop independent of the trigger?
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Old 02-20-2018, 08:05 AM
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I am going to pick it up Thurs and with luck will be shooting on Fri. I have a spare Timney with top safety and a Jewell with bottom safety so have some options depending on the bolt stop set-up. I’m not familiar with the Model 7 ... is the bolt stop independent of the trigger?

The Model Seven bolt stop release works the same as the 700. The difference is in the way it is sprung. Rather than the hairpin type spring the 700 uses the Seven and the 722 use a coil spring and a plunger.
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Old 02-22-2018, 03:55 PM
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Left the car running when I picked it up .... also included were dual dovetail ringmounts and a 4X Leupold scope. Plain but pretty!
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Got the first rounds through the 722 this AM and unfortunately the shooter failed the test. I have all kinds of excuses, being -12C and the trigger was such a tough pull, couldn't keep the crosshairs still. Decided I will need to change out the trigger before getting too serious.



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You may wish to try the trigger tech benchrest trigger with a straight lever, seems to be one to try. Cement Bench
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Couldn’t leave the old girl with the shame I heaped on her this morning so changed out the original factory trigger out with my spare Timney ...and took the last ten rounds that came with the rifle to the range (-4C). First shot was almost off the paper, which was directly related to resetting the action in the stock. So center group with lower charge weight was only four shots (100M) - group on the right was with five, and did her proud!
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triggers can make a world of difference, and so with staying warm and relaxed when firing a group

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Old 02-24-2018, 12:40 PM
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Following this closely, as I’ve recently bought a 722 in .222 Remington Magnum. Still awaiting delivery, but plan to change out the stock as it’s showing it’s age. Trigger will likely be next.
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Old 02-24-2018, 02:38 PM
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The seller mentioned that his BIL spent a lot of time on the stock of my 60’s vintage rig, so with TLC and TruOil they can finish pretty nice in spite of their “plainness”. I could not get the original trigger set down to “target” pull weight. The Timney top safety compatable with the Rem 700 is a drop-in on this late model. All my googling showed a different linkage for the bolt-stop on earlier vintages, so you should wait before buying a new trigger. And, it is a real good idea to follow the pin with a keeper when driving out with a punch if you want to keep the original trigger “assembled”.
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Old 02-25-2018, 08:18 AM
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My father in law has his ole trusty 721 or 722 .... whichever is long action in 30-06 .... kicks like a one eyed mule that's just been stung ...... its poi wandered further and further from the bullseye so I filed down the pressure point or something years ago , holds a group now , but lost interest as my shoulder was gonna soon turn blue and he don't care .... he's a one shot guy , rarely , shoots either into a cow at point blank to put down or a coyote here and there.
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Old 02-25-2018, 08:28 AM
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Thanks, 260, that’s very good advise.
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