Author Topic: Model 7 vs Model 700 - interchangeability (Read 970 times)

BattleRifleG3 · « **on:** October 10, 2005, 06:43:05 AM »

It's my understanding that the Rem 7 is based on the Rem 700. Since the 700 has a short action version, though, what makes the model 7 different? And ultimately, I was wondering what parts would be interchangeable between the two. Saw a model 7 I liked but would want to modify it with certain 700 accessories.

PA-Joe · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2005, 06:53:55 AM »

Older Model 7s are not interchangeable at all witht he 700s. Their receivers used a three hole scope mount.

Graybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2005, 06:57:41 AM »

I believe the ONLY interchangable part is the trigger assembly. The safety might also tho, not sure.

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2005, 07:16:46 PM »

Question then, what reasons would a person have to buy a Model 7 over a Model 700 short action? Ie why does Remington make the Model 7 and not consolidate with the M 700 short action? All I can think of are specific model details, like specific stocks and barrel lengths. Nothing that would warrant major uninterchangeability.

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2005, 09:21:52 PM »

Possibly answered my own question. Took a look at pics on Remington's website and the Model Seven clearly has a shorter rear receiver bridge. I'm assuming that means the M7 takes scopes less seriously than reducing forward weight? I can see now what all may be different with the 700, but wonder what still is the same, ie bolt cross section and barrel threading.

Idaho Elk Hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** December 06, 2005, 07:42:32 AM »

I don't know if the threading on the barrel is the same or not but have a new Krieger 24 inch barrel that I will have installed soon. It will be chambered the same as the original barrel in 7mm-08. I have it and a 700 in front of me now and it looks like a more compact 700 and feels about 2 pounds lighter. The action appears to be somewhat shorter but I don't have anyway measuring it. Sweet little rifle it is. Just don't like short barrels.

Ramrod · « **Reply #6 on:** December 06, 2005, 07:48:31 AM »

The model 7 is actually based on the old XP-100 pistol action, not the model 700 action.

BattleRifleG3 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2005, 01:33:16 PM »

That's good to know! Is the XP-100 particularly different from the 700 then?

Ramrod · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2005, 01:51:26 PM »

Mostly it's just a little smaller! :lol: That's why the parts don't interchange. I believe the new XR-100 rifle uses the same action, in the pistol's original solid bottom (single shot) design.

Slamfire · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2005, 07:26:43 PM »

That action was also used in the models 600 and 660. The model 7 is an update of that action to solve the complaints of the customers. :wink: