In this video i test fire a remington 700 vls bolt action rifle that i rebarreled and used the factory stock. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design. This article shows how to glass bed the remington 700 rifle. I purchased it last weekend and went straight to the range. Recently purchased myself a remington 700 vls in 22250. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than. Remington 27489 700 vls rifle for sale 22250 remington. There is a fouling shot low on the target followed by the two three shot strings. I have been doing some internet searches and looked at remingtons website but have not found the right info yet. Basically a modified version of the earlier model 721, the remington model 700 was designed by a team of engineers headed by mike walker.
This rifle features a laminate target stock with monte carlo cheekpiece, black recoil pad, eb. Known for its mild recoil and superb accuracy, the 260 remington chambering is the perfect cartridge for mediumsized game, particularly. The guy said he bought it quite a while ago and put it in the safe and forgot about it. Manufactured with 6061 t6511 aircraft aluminum aids in making the egw scope base light weight, durable, and strong. Apr 02, 20 recently purchased myself a remington 700 vls in 22250. Help identify remington 700 northwest firearms oregon. The instructor was thomas marshal, who spent many years working with the army marksmanship unit on theses rifles. The model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tack. Sounds like a nice rifle once you get it and clean it up. Remington is pleased to announce the 2008 offering in this highly collectible cdl series the model 700 cdl classic deluxe sf stainless fluted ltd edition chambered in the solidperforming, softshooting 260 remington.
Model 700 etronx model 7600 model 710 model 700 ml model 740 model 760 model 7400750 model 798799 model 673. The 700 dates from 1962 and so it has been thoroughly described in many places, including this site. Gunsmithing with simple hand tools stackpole classic gun books survival. Well after about three weeks of banging my head in trying to make a decision on which rifle i want or wich pistol. Have been having some trouble with reloads so decided to run some federal gold through the bore. Accurizing question for remington 700 vls the firearms. Accurizing a remington 700 vls remington 700, secret rooms, cold steel, survival skills. Mine is a remington 700 vls, which stands for varmint laminated stock. This book takes the reader through 195 pages and loads of photos of accurizing the classic remington 700 rifle from az. The egw remington fclass scope base adds a 3 extension as requested for shooting prone to move the scope even further forward. Remington arms company said it is a 700 varmint with a factory orginal laminate stock, chambered in 222 rem. I found a remington 700 vls here in tulsa for about 508.
Visit the new remington 700 network website the model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tackdriving, varmint rifle accuracy with a handsome, resinimpregnated, laminated stock. Youll be stunned by the degree of precision you get straight out of the box. Heres a shot of a box end for a rem 700 vls in 7mm08, belonging to a friend. At the heart of the sps special purpose synthetic is the famous model 700 action that encloses the cartridge head in 3 rings of steel. I am new to the forum and the new owner of a used rem 700 vls in 308. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at.
A history and users manual 9780962230301 by lacy, john f. Americas favorite boltaction of all time, in one of its most popular configurations ever. Remington has had a track record of adopting successful wildcat cartridges into the remington fold by offering rifles and ammunition and at times attaching their name to the cartridge. It is a 700 in 270 winchester, it has iron sights, and no. Barrel harmonics refers to the vibrations in the barrel after the initial explosion sets off the round and they can become so violent that they throw off the rounds trajectory. Built on the famous model 700 cylindrical action, remington varmint rifles are the most accurate production rifles we produce.
Wish someone would do an update though since its been twenty years since this book was published. It is a development of the remington 721 and 722 series of rifles, which were introduced in 1948. The model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tackdriving, varmint rifle accuracy with a handsome, resinimpregnated. The title of this book is the remington 700 and it was written by john f. Shooting gallery books remington 700 like new signed. Who has this rifle and what do you think of it, i was wondering if it needs to be bedded or does it shoot good without.
In the only full week between the spring and summer semesters, i signed up for a nra shortterm gunsmithing course for custom accurizing on the remington 700. Built on the proven remington model 700, the sps boltaction rifle has all the features you need for big game hunting, predator hunting, or informal target shooting at an affordable price. For over 50 years, more model 700s have been sold than any other boltaction. Well it has a thumbhole in the wooden stock that forms. It was published by john f lacy and has a total of 208 pages in the book. The remington model 700 cdl sf is the perfect blend of timeproven performance and modern updates. As always, i started by removing the action from the stock, removing the bolt and trigger system. Features include a 26 carbon steel barrel with a polished blue finish. The guy said he bought it quite a while ago and put it in.
Remington 700 vls free floatglass bedchange stock long. Remington 700 vls gun and game the friendliest gun. Metal is very clean and stock has a few handling marks on the grip c for sale by 2147738436 on gunsamerica 975181520. However, for you to get one in a 22250 would be redundant if you already have a. Today we took a couple of models of this rifle to the range and shot them at 100 yards. Remington 700 vls 308 win rifle the model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tack driving, varmint rifle accuracy with a handsome, resin impregnated, laminated stock. Around a year ago i bought a remington vls in 243 for hog matches and deer hunting. The rigid model 700 action is mated with a vibrationdampening 26inch. Jan 01, 2001 the hightech tube weighs less than allsteel bull barrels, offers similar rigidity and dissipates heat extremely fast. The gun appeared to have minimal shells thorugh it prviously, so i did a break in and brushed every 3 round.
The remington model 700 varmint laminated stock is a boltaction hunting rifle chambered in. In his introduction lacy explains that the book is more for the shooter than the collector. Remington 700 vlss thumbhole as industryleading varmintrifle innovators, were proud to expand this lineup each year with an outstanding symbol of our dedication. On the muzzle is a target crown that helps maintain barrel harmonics. Third edition of limited remington model 700 cdl sf. In john burns best of the west, he uses a remington 700 vls to show how to accurize a factory rifle, and develop loads to be used out to a thousand yards. As i did not intend to do any work on the action or barrel, there was no need to separate the barrel from the action. Remington 700 vls are they good predatormasters forums. The remington 700 vls was carried by dale until his death. The remington model 700 is a series of boltaction centerfire rifles manufactured by remington.
The gun has been rifle has shot about 60 rounds, about 5 yrs old. Marines m40 sniper rifles are based on the remington 700 system. Includes monte carlo cheekpiece, and a wide, flat, beaver tail shape foreend for enhanced stability. Includes monte carlo cheekpiece, and a wide, flat, beaver tail shape forend for enhanced stability. I have tried everything in the way of bullets,powder,primers and all kinds of seating depth and no groups smaller than a baseball at one hundred yards. I sold my savage 12vlp in 204 ruger a while back and yes i am regretting it, so i am going to put a deposit on a new gun, and was thinking od a remington 700 vls in 204 caliber. Excellent book covering the history of the remington model 700 rifle through 1987. He covers glass bedding, tuning the trigger and developing custom drop compensating turrets, all with the vls food for thought. The remington model 700 is a series of boltaction centerfire rifles manufactured by remington arms since 1962. Remington 700 sps blued boltaction rifle bass pro shops.
The hightech tube weighs less than allsteel bull barrels, offers similar rigidity and dissipates heat extremely fast. A remington model 700 vls with factory match ammo a tale. A history and users manual by john f lacy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rem 700 vls accuracy in 308 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The hardcover of the the illustrated history of firearms. Magpul hunter 700l remington 700 long action stock, olive drab green. He covers glass bedding, tuning the trigger and developing custom drop compensating turrets, all with the vlsfood for thought. Sure, theres loads of information in here for the collector, but lacy views the 700. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design the remington 700. Remington model 700 military wiki fandom military wikia. Remington 700 hunting rifle stocks for sale in stock ebay.
The model 700 vls varmint laminated stock delivers tackdriving, varmint rifle accuracy with a handsome, resinimpregnated, laminated stock. Remington 700 22250 vls value the firearms forum the. A history and users manual 0962230308 by lacy, john f. Anyone know much about the remington 700 vls the high road. If you never shot a 12 gauge before it has a bit of a kick if youre not used to. The m24 and m40 military sniper rifles, used by the us army and usmc, respectively, are both based on the model 700 design the remington 700 series rifles often come with a 3, 4 or 5. With ammo availability easing somewhat, i thought that investigating the accuracy of factory match ammo in.
Remington 27499 700 vls rifle for sale 308 winchester. Remington 700 vls 204 post by tbates fri apr 19, 20 3. A remington model 700 vls with factory match ammo a tale of. Remington 700 vls 22250 rebarrel test fire youtube. I have been working with a remington 700 vls which is all factory except a lighter pull on the trigger. Mar 06, 2016 in this video i test fire a remington 700 vls bolt action rifle that i rebarreled and used the factory stock. Known for its mild recoil and superb accuracy, the 260 remington chambering is the perfect cartridge for. Built on the famous model 700 cylindrical action, this vls bolt action. Metal is very clean and stock has a few handling marks on the grip cap and inside of the pistol grip please see the pictures. American rifleman a look back at the remington 700. Been taken care of but has some wear on the laminated stock. The limited edition model 700 classic rifle came along in 1981, launching a remington tradition. Production dates and numbers, calibers manufactured, design changes are covered well.