Remington Model 700 ADL 6mm Rem. 22" Bolt Action Rifle, Bushnell Scope & Sling Our Assessment: The Remington 700 was introduced in 1962 and was accompanied by a new Remington round, the 7mm Magnum. The duo were a supernova the industry was not ready for, but the people were. In 1963 Winchester launched their counter-offensive and put out the .300 Winchester Magnum. Remington had already been crushing it with sales of the 870 and had introduced a philosophy, which is still used today, of parts interchangeability. Perhaps the Remington 700 was the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back" for Winchester. It likely didn't hurt that the 700 was new and nobody had preconceived notions of what it should be while the Model 70 was already beloved and was being changed for the worse, but nonetheless, Winchester zigged and Remington zagged. A year after the .300 Win Mag was put to market, the onslaught from Remington was too much, Winchester cut costs and streamlined manufacturing across the board (most collectors already know this as it spurred the Winchester collecting terms Pre-64 and Post-64) while the Big Green scaled up and had out three variants with numerous calibers in the early 1960s. The ADL, BDL, and BDL Magnum. Introductory prices for standard calibers were $114.95 for the ADL and $139.95 for the BDL. Prices for magnum versions of the BDL were $154.95 for the .264 Win. Mag., 7mm Rem. Mag and .300 Win. Mag. and $310 for the .375 H&H Mag. and .458 Win. Mag. In the first three years alone, rifles in the hot new 7mm Rem Mag outsold the tried and true .30-06 and .270 Win…combined! With other companies cutting costs, Remington did something different and went the other way…completely on brand for them, ha! The old Magnum 700s were made of stainless steel due to hunters of the time not wanting anything but blued finishes, something that sounds funny today. Sportsman of the time wanted nothing other than a traditional blued finish, and as the old adage goes "when money talks, people listen." Remington sure did listen and went to great expense to layer on coats of different material so that the blue would adhere to the stainless guns. They have gone through many changes and updates over the years and will likely continue to do so.The 700 is a classic in the truest sense of the word and has seen its fair share of use in just about any role you could imagine a bolt action rifle being used for. It has shaped firearms history as mentioned above and has been a mainstay in movies, TV, and videogames. It shows no signs of falling out of favor after its meteoric rise, and even after Remington filed for bankruptcy and restructured, new models can be found on their new website. This a piece of history, both firearms and American, and something everyone needs at least one of. If you don't have one yet, why not? This 700 ADL looks good and is a great 700 to pick up, no matter if it's your first or fiftieth. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Remington
Model: 700 ADL
Serial Number: 144967
Caliber: 6.5 Rem. Mag.
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramped riser that is screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a "U" notched elevator sight that is mounted on a base that is fixed to the barrel. The rifle has a 4x32 scope with thin crosshair. The glass appears clear.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is press checkered wood with a pistol grip, brass reinforcing pin on the left and a fluted Monte Carlo comb with a cheekpiece. There are some scattered compressions, draglines, scratches, and scrapes. There are some patches of finish loss. The checkering is strong. There is light handling wear. The LOP measures approximately 13.25" from the front of the trigger to the back of the Remington serrated butt plate. The stock rates in Very Good Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is mostly sharp. There is some discoloration from erosion at the muzzle. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The bolt is serial-matched. The metal shows a light turn to plum finish, light scratches, scuffs, and other minor marks. There is standard operational wear. The screwheads are lightly tool marked. The main markings are strong, some of the inspection marks are light. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus - Fine condition.
Mechanics: The bolt is serial matching. The action functions correctly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Attached to the rifle is a brown leather sling in Good Plus condition.
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES
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