Is Remington 721 same reciever style as 700?

mikenbarb · July 30, 2008, 11:27 AM

Is Remington 721 the same reciever style as the 700? I buying a Williams peep sight for a model 721 or 722 and wondering if it will fit a model 700.

James K · July 30, 2008, 12:50 PM

I would have said yes, but I see in the Brownells catalog that while the 5D* sight is the same stock number, the Foolproof is not (one number off). I have no idea why.

*No longer five dollars.

Jim

mikenbarb · July 30, 2008, 03:04 PM

LOL, Thats what the box even says on the front, 5 Dollar Sight

. WOW, I wish you could get em for that price still.

James K · July 31, 2008, 01:17 PM

That was their cheap sight. Their others ranged from around $7.50 way up to $12 and $15.

Jim

Harry Bonar · August 1, 2008, 07:45 PM

Jim;
I'm old enough I've actually bought the Williams 5D sights for $5.00!
Harry B.

**44 AMP** · August 2, 2008, 01:09 AM

The exact same dimensions? I don't know, but I think not exactly the same.
The sight might fit, or it might not, depending on the exact positioning of the mounting holes on the action.

Sorry I can't give you a better answer.

Scorch · August 2, 2008, 02:17 PM

I was under the impression that the Foolproof sight attached to the top of the receiver in the scope mount holes and the 5D attached to the side of the receiver.

mikenbarb · August 3, 2008, 12:27 PM

The Williams WGRS sight attaches to the top of the reciever and not sure if the foolproof had 2 mounting styles or not. I know the one I have is side mount.

kraigwy · August 13, 2008, 08:00 PM

The Remington 721 IS NOT the same as the 700. Its a stronger longer action after the 1917 Enfield action.

Probably the best action Remington ever made. But in cutting cost they went to the 700 action like Winchester went to the post 64 model 70.

Not saying there is anything wrong with the 700, but its not as strong as the 721.
Not for the shorter shells though.

Harry Bonar · August 14, 2008, 09:02 AM

Kraig;
Thank you for your service sir. I'll bet you're proud.
Harry B.

July 30, 2008, 11:27 AM	#1
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	Is Remington 721 same reciever style as 700? Is Remington 721 the same reciever style as the 700? I buying a Williams peep sight for a model 721 or 722 and wondering if it will fit a model 700. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

July 30, 2008, 03:04 PM	#3
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	LOL, Thats what the box even says on the front, 5 Dollar Sight. WOW, I wish you could get em for that price still. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 1, 2008, 07:45 PM	#5
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	5D sights Jim; I'm old enough I've actually bought the Williams 5D sights for $5.00! Harry B.

August 2, 2008, 01:09 AM	#6
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,818	The same style? Yes.... The exact same dimensions? I don't know, but I think not exactly the same. The sight might fit, or it might not, depending on the exact positioning of the mounting holes on the action. Sorry I can't give you a better answer. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

August 2, 2008, 02:17 PM	#7
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I was under the impression that the Foolproof sight attached to the top of the receiver in the scope mount holes and the 5D attached to the side of the receiver. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 30, 2008, 12:50 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I would have said yes, but I see in the Brownells catalog that while the 5D* sight is the same stock number, the Foolproof is not (one number off). I have no idea why. *No longer five dollars. Jim

July 31, 2008, 01:17 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	That was their cheap sight. Their others ranged from around $7.50 way up to $12 and $15. Jim

August 3, 2008, 12:27 PM	#8
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	The Williams WGRS sight attaches to the top of the reciever and not sure if the foolproof had 2 mounting styles or not. I know the one I have is side mount. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

August 13, 2008, 08:00 PM	#9
kraigwy Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 11,061	The Remington 721 IS NOT the same as the 700. Its a stronger longer action after the 1917 Enfield action. Probably the best action Remington ever made. But in cutting cost they went to the 700 action like Winchester went to the post 64 model 70. Not saying there is anything wrong with the 700, but its not as strong as the 721. Not for the shorter shells though. __________________ Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071

August 14, 2008, 09:02 AM	#10
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	thanks Kraig; Thank you for your service sir. I'll bet you're proud. Harry B.