Remington 700 “Old” vs “New”

Very cool early copy Remington model 700 with a Weaver V8 scope…looking forward to working up a dynamite load for it. Y’all have a good one!

[@ReloadingQuest]

Haha you say down side is it being 30/06 haha that be a upside for me 😂 good video. Vary nice rifle

[@jasonsimone3523]

I have the same rifle in 270Winchester. It's definitely an ADL. Pressed checkering. They had the bolt jeweled on the BDL even on the old guns. The new rifles have laser cut checkering. The Remington 721and 722 had a plain stock but could be ordered with hand cut checkering. They were before the 700. The old remingtons are real shooters as long as the bore is good. They made great barrels!!!!

[@GrizzlyCountry]

Man that's a gorgeous M700, and in the best all-around cartridge there, the .30-06! I'm jealous!!

[@Queensryche1]

30-06 best of all??

[@joecombs7468]

.308

[@Queensryche1]

@@joecombs7468 agreed

[@GrizzlyCountry]

.308 is definitely an excellent cartridge. But it's second to the .30-06. @@joecombs7468

[@joecombs7468]

@@GrizzlyCountry I've used both and I find the .308 to be the better round.

[@unclemikeytrout]

I have a 1964 in 6mm Rem.That is a BDL from that time period in your video. My SN is 963XX. To find the exact date of manufacture you need to check the barrel for the 2 letter code stamped just in front of the recoil lug. Mine has shot a 5 shot group under 1/2 mil with Core-Lokt bullets a few times. It has killed at least 100 deer since 1980. I LOVE it!

[@justinpennington7682]

No it hasn't

[@matthewchiz8488]

On the left side of the barrel close to the receiver is a date code. It will tell you the month and year it was made. Remington owners society website has the info to decipher the code. Nice rifles. Long live Remington arms co.

[@ronaldcadorette4353]

Canadian here. I thought that a ‘raffle’ was a draw that you entered into, in order to win a prize? Joking aside, I have two 700s, one is a bdl, the other is an adl, both have stainless steel barrels with the hemispheric lands. I think that Remington called it “button rifling”. Both are in 7mm rem mag, IMHO, one of the best all around cartridges ever made. Brings a tear to my eye when I remember the hunts I did with my dad and these two guns.

[@yellowjacket548]

Man, 30-06 has been around for a very long time and is still a very capable cartridge. I'm glad you will be revisiting this cartridge again. I hope you really enjoy it.

[@patwalsh2868]

Hey Buddy, nice rifle , I have a model 700 .308 bolt w/ floor plate n notch in receiver , also tombstone safety n a smooth bolt , n fancy design in the checkering !!! Thanks so much for teaching me so much about a rifle I bought used !!! I’d say it’s in Excellent condition , great dark color with black n gold highlights ! I’m so Happy you did all the foot work and taught me so much !!!! My Hunting rifle , I love it even more now !!!! Thanks Buddy !!!!

[@phildavis3105]

I have a 700BDL which I bought new in the middle 70s. It does have a jeweled bolt, black fore cap on the stock, and the hinged floor plate. There was a trigger recall on the original models citing the possibility of discharge with the safety on. Though I registered my recall with Remington, they never responded. I replaced it myself with a Timney. The trigger felt the same (excellent) between them.

[@joshclemons9975]

Definitely a ADL no hinged floor plate, the bolt isn't jeweled and it's a lower grade of wood the BDL was the top shelf model super high gloss walnut with a black forend tip and a black cap on the pistol grip with hand cut engraving on the wood and the bolt was jeweled, just a fancier rifle but the barreled action is the exact same and preform the same, just one cost a lot more i have the first model BDL in 7mm rem mag my grandpa bought new in 1969 its like it came out of the box my grandpa left it to me when he passed in 1990 and ive never shot it but i know he bought 2 boxes of ammo for it and he killed 2 deer with it and I have a box and 3 bullets that came with it when he bought it so its only been shot 17 times that goes to show how times has changed people didn't waste ammo back in them days, its never had a scope put in it i been thinking about taking it out and killing a deer with it im just afraid of scratching it what would you do with it

[@pestilantsoul]

Was initially going to buy a CDL in .243 but ended up picking up a sweet 1951 Model 70 in 30-06. The 700 I picked up is a SPS Varmint in .308 and it's the new Rem Arms, I think they're definitely getting back to where they once were.

[@joecombs7468]

My varmint is in .308 also. Great rifle.

[@aaronmelvin461]

Great older 700. Old Pre-64 winchesters had a true thumb cut-out notch on the left side of the receiver for stripper clips. I really like the scope and scope rings, exterior windage/elevation adjustments. In regard to the 30-06, it’s tried and true and the bullet weight range is very generous - from 55 gr accelerators to 220 grs. Try that in any other caliber.

[@elginradtke]

Awesome guns, ive got the 1966 700 bdl 270 with weaver mounts and a Leopold straight 6 power. My mom bought it for my dad in 66 the year i was born. Such a great set up on bases and scope. Always on sight. Still shoots a better group than my new arms. It does have a pretty good kick if your not holding it tight. But always a go to gun that is never off or any other perks. Hoping yours is true as mine.

[@1968alaskan]

Very Nice 700, 6 digit serial with no letters is 60's. I have an older one, that i acquired in 1974 used. My serial starts with 2xx,xxx You have a very nice early edition! With a Weaver, back in the day...OMG. Nice Snag.

[@CandelarioSanchez-ji1qq]

Nice 700 I too have a Remington 700 in .222 mag got it of an old gentleman whom I worked for it came with a leather sling and a Weber scope just like that I think is a pre 64 also love its accuracy

[@polhokustaa4989]

That is a beautiful old rifle! I have BDL which I think is from 1978. The older ones seems to have better feeling steel than the newer ones for some reason, maybe it's harder or something.

[@taylorjackson7908]

All calibers are compared to the ought 6 its still relevant for a reason!

[@garyh1449]

I have a Remington 700 BDL that I bought in 1965 it has a 6 digit serial number 11xxxx. It is in .308 Winchester. Even the BDL didn't have a jeweled bolt in 1965.

[@georgepap5454]

I got my old 700 a few years ago, bought old because it was cheaper and ind near virgin condition, the prettiest rifle till today... Then just out of curiosity started checking out the new ones. 3 out of 4 had rust spots in the store, right out of the box! Cannot come even close to the smooth polished oxidation of the old one. I'm sure that the capability of the new barrel and custom trigger are better but for my needs (up to 300y in 30-06) I got no issues with the old gal.

[@wingandhog]

I don’t have a problem with a newer model Remington. I would buy one if I needed one, however I am quite content with the trusty 700 I have owned for decades.

[@user-se8ds5ev5k]

The first digit in the serial number is the month it was made. The next two digits is the year it was made on Remington 700s. I just bought a 700bdl in 7mm magnum and it was made in may of 75. The first old Remington I have found with a flur de lis checkered BDL stock. The first digit of the serial number is 5 for may and the next two digits is 75 on my rifle. The last two digits I will keep to myself.

[@jasonsimone3523]

They started with serial number 1000 in 1962 and they stopped making the charging cut outs in 1968 and they had a six digit number. The letters in the serial number will tell you date of manufacture.

[@Jet2416-Reloading]

Remington 700 CDL? If it looks, shoots and feels good to you, it doesn't matter what other people think about it but the last time I had the itch to buy a Remington 700 I tried a CDL and it did not fit me at all. The comb height and rounded forend felt wrong so I was never able to feel comfortable behind it. I did however, love the BDL Deluxe - until I got it to the range. It felt really good in hand and against the shoulder and the scope height with medium rings was perfect. The tick about it was, it was so picky about what it liked to shoot that getting off the shelf ammo that it would shoot constantly was a pain. At the time I wasn't reloading so that wasn't an option. I ended up selling it to my father. After he passed away he left it to my nephew so it's still in the family. I have no idea if he has ever shot it. I suppose now that I have been reloading again for about five years we should try building some good ammo that shoots well with it. Good luck with your new CDL. 👍

[@user-tk3bc1mm6r]

I've got a Model 700 BDL. Came with a Simmons scope, I put on a Vortex. Had it since the early to mid 80's, it's in .243 if you want to shoot it.

[@cw2a]

AWESOME. PURE AWESOME

[@alabamareloader]

I can’t wait to shoot it!

[@user-yq4rp7ye6t]

As far as I know the ADL never had the dark end on the forgrip, and the BDL always had it. Also, if you have a pre 64 700, you truly have a great firearm in your possession!

[@frankg6563]

I bought a used 700BDL .243 Bull Barrelled Varmint in 1993. SN: A652XXXX. It was an absolutely beautifully finished rifle. The barrel was polished and blued so well that I could shave in it. It had a gorgeous walnut stock, ebony forend tip, and a jeweled bolt. Unfortunately, as noted in these comments, mine was one of the guns that would fire when the safety was flipped off. I sent it back to Remington and it was returned with a repair invoice that said it just needed to be cleaned. They were wrong. It misfired again and I left Remington out of the repair loop this time. I installed a Timney trigger and that solved the issue. I reloaded for that gun and no groundhog was safe within 450 yards. I sold it in 2021 to buy a Sharps 45-70.

[@Jessonthejungle]

Here are some key differences mentioned: 1. Trigger: The new Remington 700 models come with a trigger called "Timney Impact Trigger," which is factory-installed. However, the old Remington 700 does not have this trigger. 2. Manufacturing Date: The old Remington 700 being compared in the video is estimated to be from the early 1960s, around 1963-1964. The new Remington 700 CDL is a post-bankruptcy model. 3. Features: Some features present in the old Remington 700 include a tombstone safety, a cutout on the top of the receiver for a stripper clip, and drilling and tapping on the left side of the receiver for a factory peep sight or aftermarket peep sight installation. These features may not be present in the new Remington 700 models. 4. Stock Checkering: The old Remington 700 has checkering pressed into the wood, which has held up better over time compared to the new version. 5. Optics: The old Remington 700 shown in the video comes with a vintage Weaver V8 scope, which has a unique reticle design featuring three separate lines that form a box shape within the scope. This design allows for rapid eye focusing. The scope also has a different mounting system where adjustments are made on the rear of the scope. Overall, the KZbinr mentions that the fit and finish of both the old and new Remington 700 models are of high quality, but the manufacturing advancements in the newer models contribute to a better overall experience.

[@edwardabrams4972]

Some of the early 700’s came with a stainless barrel that had a copper coating then bluing over that! I have a 1963 in a 7 Rem. Mag. That had no floor plate!

[@mikeh5908]

WEEEETWOOOOO❤❤❤ them purdy guns...

[@WaterandWoodsmen]

I have a ADL 30-06 6 serial in the 110000 6 digit has the tomb stone SAFTY and the cut out on the receiver

[@michaelm9211]

Remington date of manufacture is not in the serial number. It’s the letters stamped into the left side of the barrel

[@bullofthewoods9374]

got a 1993 r700 in 3006 wood stock changed to laminated from remington. never missed abeat and is a tack driver. the trigger issues were from 2006 to 2013 models. not the pre bankrupt era. i getting ready to buy a used one in 270 for 500. what a deal

[@fbodkin1]

I only have one question. The condescending sound in your voice when stating the caliber of the older rifle. The 30.06 is a fantastic caliber. I own several and consider them to be the very best for large game hunting. What did you want it to be? Up until a few years ago, the 30.06 was the go to caliber for American big game hunters. I know this is a pretty subjective topic.

[@clintonlayne9253]

By having a 3006 . You will be able to find Ammunition most anywhere. I recently bought a Custom Mauser in 3006 . It will make a nice truck/Van rifle . The Remington's 700 rifles are going for premium prices now.

[@rickeyhooper9815]

Have tha exact same rifle in 6mm . With same V8 weaver from 1963.its a tack driver with my reloads.keep your powder dry.nice old gun ya got.

[@emoryking5278]

I,m A very good Remington fan have ownedabout 7 of them they are easy to customixeand. The 700 was my favoritr, owned two in 6 MM one was ackley improved. Made life easy for A lotta coyotes just wish tthey were worth anthing. The 6MM will do anything A .243 will and do it better. The .35 will do anything the 30-30 will only more of it and better. The object of hunting is to kill cleanly. Also like Reming ton 870 model shot guns . To close all in all remington has been good to me in the customer relations dept made several repairs for me not coverd by warranty and you just cann,t forget that kinda accommoannet THANKS!.

[@tonybarnes5309]

I want a New Remington 700 BDL. The gun to beat in my family is my dad's Remington 300 Win Mag, which is a 700 BDL purchased in 1975 as a gift from my mother. I have my Grand Father's 338 Win Mag also on a Remington 700 BDL purchased in 1978 So yes, I want Remington to succeed and produce Quality Products. I am in the Middle of building 2 guns, both are Remingtons to get them to a Level that is usable, accurate, and functional. I had a easier time building a 280 Remington on a 98K Mauser in 1995

[@Roy-xq3sv]

Love to have that your lucky it’s awesome

[@marcoceccarelli6415]

Great video. My opinion the old remington seven hundreds were the Best rifles. It's a shame the united states government did not step in and help Remington and winchester. They were there to help the government in all the wars .

[@calechandler3750]

I believe there are two letters on the left side of the barrel that will tell the month and year of manufacture you will have to look it up

[@BigBean318]

If it has a 20” barrel it is pre 1964. In 1964 Remington went to a 22” barrel on 30-06

[@ron4hunting]

i love my 700 bdl in 30-06 . got mine new in 87 was made in 85 . it's in a mcmillan stock now . lots of people try to buy it from me . don't know why saying , ' it's not for sale '! is so hard to understand lol !

[@Off-target-xy6bx]

Nice. 06 is my favorite. 270 is my least favorite. We can agree to disagree. Hope it does well for you. That’s the cartridge I started with so I might be biased. Happy hunting and good luck 👍

[@gerardcorreale7760]

ive got a new 700bdl 270 and its pretty awesome produced 2023

[@BlackCobra331]

I think I'm gonna buy one

[@TievelaneyWest]

Does the ADL have the slot cut in the bolt lug? The first few years did not.

[@soarsbrokenchains7527]

Have to be careful when buying a “new” gun. I once purchased a new Henry in 2019. Turns out it was manufactured in 2010.

[@totalrecall2267]

"New condition" and newly manufactured as in newest released model are two different descriptions.

[@BigShotsEric]

I just got a R700 bdl 30-06 with BO letter code and after looking into it mine was made in Jan of 1977 and extremely good condition and has a weird high rise scope mount that let's you use the iron sights under the mount so very cool ...and I just spent a bunch of a new vortex scope but come to find out the mount is 1inch but my new scope is 30mm ...what to do what to do 😞

[@Ernesto-ml8vi]

Any chance you’d want to sell it?

[@rilianriggs4620]

The 5 digit reference has nothing to do with the year model. Like another commenter suggested, the 2 character letters on the barrel itself will tell you the month and year it was produced. You can find the info on many websites.

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

Rather have the new and pass it down until it's old. The old 700 had a problem with hang fire. And that's a bit scary! Even the military walked away.

[@thesnaredlife7488]

Nice

[@waynemayle865]

Look on the left side of your barrel there should be to letters first letter is the month second letter is the year. That scope looks like an old weaver which is fitting for that year an also has some value

[@clintonlayne9253]

Maybe a Weaver K 4.

[@gbuilds2667]

I have a 65 that was a a hand me down in ADL

[@markmcguire920]

Like 1964 ish to me. I have a 1964ish 700 that was a 222 but is now a .17 fireball. Stock is absolutely identical to yours.

[@Rusty-Brown_]

IM A DIEHARD REM GUY AND ID BUY A NEW ONE******** I DID IN 30 06 ITS A GOOD SHOOTER*********AND I GOT A 870 AT SAME TIME AND BOTH ARE GOOD

[@genelyda1102]

It is a thing call taking caring Of their guns

[@michaelfrank6696]

I have a model 700 BDL chambered in 270 Winchester

[@rickeyhooper9815]

Same adjustments as the old Lymons of tha compatition target days.One . Moa all day.

[@hopefloats7573]

You didn't mention what you paid. I just saw one in a gun store today. Had a Redfield 3-9x. Price was $800.

[@tripplebeards3427]

Must be a replacement stock? That’s modern pattern checkering a pattern I haven’t seen with the extra diamonds.

[@jerryparkey4199]

So why don't you like the 30/06?

[@philsheets6067]

You're not far off on the date. my dad and uncle took a road trip in 1962 to the REM factory and both came back with 700's. dads is a 30-06 BDL,nicknamed "The Mule" ,every time I shoot it she lives up to her name! my uncles is 270 ADL. identical to yours.both have put a lot of PA whitties on the table and I still hunt with them in texas to this day.

[@samhollan4570]

Who TF says they despise the 30/06….won 2 world wars!

[@greghuber9773]

My 1973 BDL has a jeweled bolt

[@Dalesarty]

If you got problem with the 06 you don’t deserve that rifle 😂😂

[@richardmeyer2743]

When he said a 30-06 is the downside it just proves to me he doesn't know his butt from a hole in the ground

[@edwardabrams4972]

I guess I got a good buy on mine then at $350. With a Nikon scope🤔😳

[@geradebowden3293]

I own a’63 vintage wingmaster in 12 gauge and I know what you mean.

[@patriot1182]

If you do not like the 30-06 cartridge you are rare in this world! It is a great cartridge! your loss! You are no expert for sure!

[@michaelfrank6696]

The rifle I have has the strongest receiver made

[@vishalmustafi1602]

Hey. Lovely rifles. Would you please make a video on the Remington 700 ADL

[@GlennLeth]

The first two years have 20 inch barrels.

[@hansen5652]

Nice new rilfe. But i hate these big fat black ugly recoilpads. The butt stock of the old rifle is much more nicer

[@comodice905]

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[@christopherdick8675]

What’s your reasoning behind not liking the .30-06?

[@totalrecall2267]

Likely lack of experience and knowledge.

[@edshultz9760]

If you don't want it. I well take it off your hands.

[@jasonscott5043]

Man you wasted my time. I kept waiting to see info on the new model. Wtf?

[@briancanfield5658]

Why do you dislike 3006? Just asking

[@jonfisher9960]

They went bankrupt for a reason