Remington Model 721

[slayer]

I have a chance to purchase a nice used one of these in 30/06. I don`t know anything about them. Can you guys help me out before I jump or not?

Thanks-Jack

[Swampman]

Great rifle in a great caliber.  I'd love to have one.

[slayer]

Thank you. Anything else I should know about them? What is the wood? Any quirks with the trigger-etc?

[mauser98us]

weak extractors and they had some issues with the safety,where Remington had a recall on them to some degree. Other than looking cheep with the stamped parts they are ok. I have one in 300 H&H

[Swampman]

Like I said great rifles in a great caliber.  I wish I had one.  The strongest bolt action rifle ever made.

[Drilling Man]

  I've owned a few of them in the past...  I wouldn't say they had a "weak" extractor, but there were some 721's that the extractor "floated" out of place, and that's why the 700's have the extractor riveted into place.

  DM

[S.B.]

weak extractors and they had some issues with the safety,where Remington had a recall on them to some degree. Other than looking cheep with the stamped parts they are ok. I have one in 300 H&H

Now, I don't profess to know everything but, can't remember the stamped parts? 721 was the forrunner of the 700 and has killed far more game than most other rifles from the same period. I'd say, buy that classic!
Steve

[slayer]

What is the difference between the 721 and 722 ? I looked at them both online and can`t see the difference.

[Swampman]

721 was long action only 722 was short action only.

[mauser98us]

MY 721 has stamp[ed floorplate and some other stuff

[Swampman]

And it doesn't weigh 12lbs because it has machined steel parts where they aren't needed.  The 721 & 722 were made to give America a highly accurate rifle that they could afford.  They are the parents of the Model 700 which is "the most accurate & best selling centerfire rifle in the world."  Only accurate rifles are interesting, that's why I shoot Remingtons.

[S.B.]

mauser98us, and the 700 doesn't?
Swampman, I agree, I love 'em. In my opinion, best value in rifles,  today but, their sale to the Canadian firm has me worried.
Steve

[Wyo. Coyote Hunter]

  Over the  years I have had several. One .270 was very accurate with fact. ammo. On the minus side, the extractor is no longer in stock by Rem. they have to be ordered from a parts house if they fail...Or a sako type can be put on. The drop of the stock was the main thing I did not care for. With a scope, one had to lift your head off the stock to use a scope. Typical of rifles from that period. Otherwise, a fine rifle. Had .222's in 722, and several .300's and a 270.     

[Swampman]

I would avoid the Sako mod.  it's dangerous.

[Emmett]

   IMO 721's and 722's were great guns. I own several of them each, and have never had a problem with any. I think they are under-valued in the market. Great donor actions for custom builds.... As far as stamped parts, I guess that is in reference to the trigger guard & floorplate??

[mauser98us]

thats correct,but there is nothing wrong with that. Just prefer Mausers that's all. On the other hand I'm a complete sucker for the Models 8 and 81

[crash87]

I would avoid the Sako mod.  it's dangerous.

Please elaborate on the comment, start at the beginning and move us through why that modification you had done on your rifle is dangerous. I'm quite sure, I am not the only one interested in hearing of your experience. Thanks in advance.
                                                CRASH87

[Wyo. Coyote Hunter]

 ;)Several folks I know have had that done to the 721's, I am not sure if my shooting pal here in town did not have it done to his.....Will check if you are interested... Apal in Mt. did it with a 300 H & H worked fine...

[Swampman]

You're cutting through the only thing between you and pressure in the chamber.  Several people have been injured by the extractors blowing out.  Good gunsmiths won't do it.