Remington 7 vs. Remington 700 Actions

DeBee · December 7, 1999, 03:08 PM

What is the difference between these two actions?

As the basis for a short action general purpose rifle, what are the pros and cons for each?

I ma especially interested in the stainless steel actions...

Paul B. · December 7, 1999, 04:46 PM

DeBee. I'm not too familiar with the
Mod. 7, but I think it was designed to be a replacement for the old 600/660/600 Mohawk series Remington brought out in the late 60's, early 70's. It is supposed to be lighter in weight than the 700's. I know that in .308 Win., the Mod.7 is lighter than the old 660. It's also prettier. I would seriously like to have a stainless, synthetic stocked Mod. 7 in .308. Oh yes I would. Please Santa. This Christmas?????
Paul B.

RacerX · December 7, 1999, 05:57 PM

From what I've seen, the Model 7 is essentially a Model 700, just shortened even further than the short-action 700. It's a pretty little rifle, but after much consideration I've chosen the short-action 700. I've heard lots of complaints about the Model 7's surprisingly stiff recoil (in .308, I believe). It's more an issue of stock shape than weight, though. The deciding factor for me was the aftermarket support for the 700.

Rosco Benson · December 8, 1999, 09:13 AM

Probably the most significant difference, from the standpoint of the typical user, is that the Model 7 only has one sight-mounting hole on the rear receiver ring. This obliges one to use a one-piece scope mount.

Rosco

T-Bone · December 8, 1999, 11:03 PM

I have several model 700s long and short action also a model 7. The model 7 action is about 1/2 inch shorter and therefore lighter. The recoil is not a problem and David Genry doses make some beutiful 2 piece mounts.

Rosco Benson · December 9, 1999, 09:44 AM

I presume the Gentry two-piece mounts require that an additional hole be drilled and tapped in the rear receiver ring?

Rosco

DeBee · December 9, 1999, 11:25 AM

Is the trigger group the same in each rifle?

Is the bottom metal? Is the bottom metal aluminum on each model? How about the stainless models?

Ken in Iowa · December 9, 1999, 06:56 PM

New Model Sevens and XP100's are drilled and tapped with four scope mounting holes. Warne among others now has two piece bases for them.

WalterGAII · December 9, 1999, 10:04 PM

Model 700's have the same, easily-adjusted triggers as the 7's. I've worked on both; they're identical.

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December 7, 1999, 03:08 PM	#1
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 408	What is the difference between these two actions? As the basis for a short action general purpose rifle, what are the pros and cons for each? I ma especially interested in the stainless steel actions...

December 7, 1999, 04:46 PM	#2
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	DeBee. I'm not too familiar with the Mod. 7, but I think it was designed to be a replacement for the old 600/660/600 Mohawk series Remington brought out in the late 60's, early 70's. It is supposed to be lighter in weight than the 700's. I know that in .308 Win., the Mod.7 is lighter than the old 660. It's also prettier. I would seriously like to have a stainless, synthetic stocked Mod. 7 in .308. Oh yes I would. Please Santa. This Christmas????? Paul B.

December 7, 1999, 05:57 PM	#3
RacerX Member Join Date: April 8, 1999 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. Posts: 50	From what I've seen, the Model 7 is essentially a Model 700, just shortened even further than the short-action 700. It's a pretty little rifle, but after much consideration I've chosen the short-action 700. I've heard lots of complaints about the Model 7's surprisingly stiff recoil (in .308, I believe). It's more an issue of stock shape than weight, though. The deciding factor for me was the aftermarket support for the 700.

December 8, 1999, 09:13 AM	#4
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 374	Probably the most significant difference, from the standpoint of the typical user, is that the Model 7 only has one sight-mounting hole on the rear receiver ring. This obliges one to use a one-piece scope mount. Rosco

December 8, 1999, 11:03 PM	#5
T-Bone Junior Member Join Date: September 28, 1999 Posts: 12	I have several model 700s long and short action also a model 7. The model 7 action is about 1/2 inch shorter and therefore lighter. The recoil is not a problem and David Genry doses make some beutiful 2 piece mounts.

December 9, 1999, 09:44 AM	#6
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 374	I presume the Gentry two-piece mounts require that an additional hole be drilled and tapped in the rear receiver ring? Rosco

December 9, 1999, 11:25 AM	#7
DeBee Senior Member Join Date: October 5, 1999 Posts: 408	Is the trigger group the same in each rifle? Is the bottom metal? Is the bottom metal aluminum on each model? How about the stainless models?

December 9, 1999, 06:56 PM	#8
Ken in Iowa Member Join Date: November 18, 1999 Location: Montezuma, IA Posts: 70	New Model Sevens and XP100's are drilled and tapped with four scope mounting holes. Warne among others now has two piece bases for them.

December 9, 1999, 10:04 PM	#9
WalterGAII Junior member Join Date: November 7, 1999 Posts: 1,516	Model 700's have the same, easily-adjusted triggers as the 7's. I've worked on both; they're identical. ------------------ Shoot to kill; they'll stop when they're dead!