I found a unicorn.

14cm · November 15, 2018, 07:24 PM

Just stumbled into a 1983 Remington model 7 new in box. The bolt was never in it. The best part, it’s in 222. Made in 83 and 84 only. Had to buy it.

Scorch · November 15, 2018, 07:48 PM

I can't blame you, I love Model 7s! Light, easy to handle. My Model 7 is a bench rifle in 223, but I have built some real beauties on Model 7 actions for customers.

14cm · November 15, 2018, 08:35 PM

It will go in the safe and stay unfired, the last one that sold new in 222 was 3 year ago for $1550 it still has original hang tag on trigger gaurd, lol

Doyle · November 16, 2018, 08:40 AM

Great find. I've got 2 Model 7s - an early .260 with the 18.5" bbl and a later 7mm-08.

Don Fischer · November 16, 2018, 11:45 AM

I got a mod 7 in 223 years ago. Absolutely the worst shooting rifle I ever saw! Never own another one.

kymasabe · November 16, 2018, 04:27 PM

Price ?

14cm · November 16, 2018, 06:46 PM

I paid 1450 for it. I don’t think I got hurt. It will make a good investment.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · November 16, 2018, 09:35 PM

I bought my Model 7 years ago. Walnut stocked. 223 cal. Should have bought another in the rack standing tall next to it also. 7mm-08.

"Oh well can't buy em all I guess."

The only problem I've encountered with my Model 7?
Lazy barrel twist. 1-16
As the rifle is unable to shoot heavier bullet weight beyond 62 gr with accuracy.
52-55 gr. outstanding accuracy.
Even with the Model 7s restrictions. "I do like the rifle"

std7mag · November 17, 2018, 10:58 AM

Only gun i ever had as a safe queen was an original 1861 Harpers Ferry 3 band. Bought it for $800 in the 80s. Sold for considerably more to help with purchase of my house.

Otherwise, if i buy it, i'm shooting it!

Congrats on a good find though! Would like to have a 222 Mag.

Picher · November 18, 2018, 05:01 AM

Most people I know who wanted a model 7 didn't want a .222, but short-action deer cartridges like the .308. The .222 shooters wanted longer-barreled varmint rifles.

Prof Young · November 26, 2018, 11:44 PM

I had a model 7 chambered in 223. Wanted to hunt coyotes with it. Out of the box the sights were WAY off. Mounted a scope. Got a lot better. Then discovered that the twist rate was too slow for heavier bullets. Had loaded up some 68 grain bullets and they key holed. Plus if the gun was not level when you worked the bolt . . . it didn't chamber. Jammed easily. So that got replaced by a Savage 11 which is a tack driver. Ah well . . . .

Life is good.
Prof Young

Fusion · November 29, 2018, 06:13 AM

Model 7's are great handling guns. I've always liked them. Not enough that I'd pay $1,450 for one in any caliber though.

bamaranger · November 29, 2018, 06:26 PM

I was not aware that the Model 7 was ever chambered in .222, so there ya go, I learned something (again) on these forums.

I always wanted one in .308 as a deer carbine........and later thought one in .223 would be a great utility type truck rifle. Never bought either.

NHSHOOTER · December 1, 2018, 05:12 AM

I have had 2 model 7's both on 7-08 first one was a beat up older model with sights and a scope, didnt shoot very well either, stopped at LGS and saw a nice walnut stocked model on the shelf used. Came home and got the old 1 took the scope off and traded it in. They didnt really offer me much for the old one but then informed me that the 1 I wanted was on sale 20% off which made for a sweet deal. I have carried and shot a few deer here in NH with that rifle, it is a keeper..

November 15, 2018, 07:24 PM	#1
14cm Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 156	I found a unicorn. Just stumbled into a 1983 Remington model 7 new in box. The bolt was never in it. The best part, it’s in 222. Made in 83 and 84 only. Had to buy it. __________________ thank god i am good at math, i sure cant spell

November 15, 2018, 07:48 PM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I can't blame you, I love Model 7s! Light, easy to handle. My Model 7 is a bench rifle in 223, but I have built some real beauties on Model 7 actions for customers. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

November 15, 2018, 08:35 PM	#3
14cm Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 156	It will go in the safe and stay unfired, the last one that sold new in 222 was 3 year ago for $1550 it still has original hang tag on trigger gaurd, lol __________________ thank god i am good at math, i sure cant spell

November 16, 2018, 04:27 PM	#6
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Price ? __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

November 16, 2018, 06:46 PM	#7
14cm Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 156	I paid 1450 for it. I don’t think I got hurt. It will make a good investment. __________________ thank god i am good at math, i sure cant spell

November 16, 2018, 08:40 AM	#4
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Great find. I've got 2 Model 7s - an early .260 with the 18.5" bbl and a later 7mm-08.

November 16, 2018, 11:45 AM	#5
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	I got a mod 7 in 223 years ago. Absolutely the worst shooting rifle I ever saw! Never own another one.

November 16, 2018, 09:35 PM	#8
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	I bought my Model 7 years ago. Walnut stocked. 223 cal. Should have bought another in the rack standing tall next to it also. 7mm-08. "Oh well can't buy em all I guess." The only problem I've encountered with my Model 7? Lazy barrel twist. 1-16 As the rifle is unable to shoot heavier bullet weight beyond 62 gr with accuracy. 52-55 gr. outstanding accuracy. Even with the Model 7s restrictions. "I do like the rifle"

November 17, 2018, 10:58 AM	#9
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	Only gun i ever had as a safe queen was an original 1861 Harpers Ferry 3 band. Bought it for $800 in the 80s. Sold for considerably more to help with purchase of my house. Otherwise, if i buy it, i'm shooting it! Congrats on a good find though! Would like to have a 222 Mag. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

November 18, 2018, 05:01 AM	#10
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	Most people I know who wanted a model 7 didn't want a .222, but short-action deer cartridges like the .308. The .222 shooters wanted longer-barreled varmint rifles.

November 26, 2018, 11:44 PM	#11
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	I had a model 7 in 223 . . . I had a model 7 chambered in 223. Wanted to hunt coyotes with it. Out of the box the sights were WAY off. Mounted a scope. Got a lot better. Then discovered that the twist rate was too slow for heavier bullets. Had loaded up some 68 grain bullets and they key holed. Plus if the gun was not level when you worked the bolt . . . it didn't chamber. Jammed easily. So that got replaced by a Savage 11 which is a tack driver. Ah well . . . . Life is good. Prof Young

November 29, 2018, 06:13 AM	#12
Fusion Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2010 Posts: 429	Model 7's are great handling guns. I've always liked them. Not enough that I'd pay $1,450 for one in any caliber though.

November 29, 2018, 06:26 PM	#13
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,300	stuff you learn I was not aware that the Model 7 was ever chambered in .222, so there ya go, I learned something (again) on these forums. I always wanted one in .308 as a deer carbine........and later thought one in .223 would be a great utility type truck rifle. Never bought either.

December 1, 2018, 05:12 AM	#14
NHSHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2012 Location: Concord NH Posts: 1,002	I have had 2 model 7's both on 7-08 first one was a beat up older model with sights and a scope, didnt shoot very well either, stopped at LGS and saw a nice walnut stocked model on the shelf used. Came home and got the old 1 took the scope off and traded it in. They didnt really offer me much for the old one but then informed me that the 1 I wanted was on sale 20% off which made for a sweet deal. I have carried and shot a few deer here in NH with that rifle, it is a keeper..