remington m7 predator?

k511 · October 13, 2012, 12:59 PM

local shop has one of these and has had it for a while now, price is down to just under 600.... seems like a really nice, lightweight, predator/deer/ whatever rifle, i am also a big fan of the .243.. anyone have experience with these? im a long time fan of the 700, but never shot a m7... any input would be great

PawPaw · October 14, 2012, 06:29 PM

The Model 7 is a fantastic little rifle. I had one for a number of years, lost it in the financial dynamic following a divorce. Mine was a great example of a lightweight hunting rifle. Very handy, very shootable, and it absolutely loved Remington green-box ammo.

ripnbst · October 14, 2012, 08:08 PM

I was looking at picking up a model 7 as well. Don't hear much about them though. I'd love to see more people pipe up about them, I'll keep an eye on this thread.

kilotanker22 · October 14, 2012, 09:06 PM

The model 7 ( if my understanding is a compact version of the model 700) that being said it should be great. Though I have never used one myself my friend has one I. 308 and boy does it shoot. I will think the predator is a camp fluted short action. Should be a good buy if it is in good shape.

kilotanker22 · October 14, 2012, 09:07 PM

Sorry camo not camp

big al hunter · October 15, 2012, 01:05 AM

Rem 7 is the youth size model made in the likeness of the 700. Had one in 243, for the wife that became my ex. She traded it for a block just before we split. Good rifle. I liked it so much that I bought a 700 in 243 to replace it. Both are extremely accurate and nearly identical except for minor differences. The stock on the 7 is too short for me to shoot comfortably I am 6'4" so the 700 fits me better. If the short stock fits you it is a good rifle. If you are taller than about 5'8" the 700 might fit you better.

ripnbst · October 17, 2012, 12:34 PM

Will any of the hundreds of aftermarket stocks for the 700 fit the model seven?

Doyle · October 17, 2012, 01:21 PM

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Will any of the hundreds of aftermarket stocks for the 700 fit the model seven?

Not without modification. The Model 7 has a narrower receiver.

October 13, 2012, 12:59 PM	#1
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 344	remington m7 predator? local shop has one of these and has had it for a while now, price is down to just under 600.... seems like a really nice, lightweight, predator/deer/ whatever rifle, i am also a big fan of the .243.. anyone have experience with these? im a long time fan of the 700, but never shot a m7... any input would be great

October 14, 2012, 06:29 PM	#2
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 2,634	The Model 7 is a fantastic little rifle. I had one for a number of years, lost it in the financial dynamic following a divorce. Mine was a great example of a lightweight hunting rifle. Very handy, very shootable, and it absolutely loved Remington green-box ammo. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

October 15, 2012, 01:05 AM	#6
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 612	Rem 7 is the youth size model made in the likeness of the 700. Had one in 243, for the wife that became my ex. She traded it for a block just before we split. Good rifle. I liked it so much that I bought a 700 in 243 to replace it. Both are extremely accurate and nearly identical except for minor differences. The stock on the 7 is too short for me to shoot comfortably I am 6'4" so the 700 fits me better. If the short stock fits you it is a good rifle. If you are taller than about 5'8" the 700 might fit you better. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

October 14, 2012, 08:08 PM	#3
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	I was looking at picking up a model 7 as well. Don't hear much about them though. I'd love to see more people pipe up about them, I'll keep an eye on this thread.

October 14, 2012, 09:06 PM	#4
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Posts: 193	The model 7 ( if my understanding is a compact version of the model 700) that being said it should be great. Though I have never used one myself my friend has one I. 308 and boy does it shoot. I will think the predator is a camp fluted short action. Should be a good buy if it is in good shape.

October 14, 2012, 09:07 PM	#5
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Posts: 193	Sorry camo not camp

October 17, 2012, 12:34 PM	#7
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,038	Will any of the hundreds of aftermarket stocks for the 700 fit the model seven?