October 24, 2019 The Standard Catalog of Remington Firearms indicates that Remington introduced both walnut and Kevlar stocked Model 700 Mountain Rifles in 1986. In 1998, a walnut stock, blued steel, flush fitting detachable magazine version was added to the lineup. In 2012, an aramid fiber stock, stainless steel barrel…...
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Remington's Model Seven Threaded in Kuiu Vias Camo
10/16/2019 Maine is beautiful in the fall, the temperatures are cool and the air is clean. So here I am, an old man sitting on this stone fence, with the sun struggling to find its way through the trees, fall leaves underfoot, eating a sandwich, and listening to David Allan…...
Marlin's 444 Marlin Part I
If you told me that the 444 Marlin is the best cartridge for medium to large game, 50 to 1500 lbs, I would probably say, “Uh-huh“. If you told me the 444 Marlin serves no distinct purpose, I would probably do the same. In a world of cartridges and rifles…...
Remington's Model 700 Stainless 5-R Threaded Barrel Part I
The heavy barrel Remington Model 700 reflects a tradition of powerful, long range reaching and very accurate rifles. Its worth can be found in the Marine Corps 1966 – present M40 and the Army’s 1988 – present M24 sniper systems and in the hands of hunters and competitive shooters around…...
Remington's Model 700 Chassis Pistol Part 1
Remington 700 Chassis Pistol Company Remington Arms Company Point of Origin Ilion, New York Order No. 96814 Type of Action Bolt Action Caliber 300 AAC Blk Magazine Capacity 10 Barrel Length 10.5″ 5/8-24 Threaded Muzzle Barrel Material Carbon Steel Barrel Finish Cerakote Rifling Twist 1:7″ RH Receiver Material Carbon Steel…...
Remington’s Model 700 Stainless 5-R Threaded Barrel Part II
I’m not sure when it all began. Might have been in the 70s and a fateful trip with our children to Disney World. More specifically, the “It’s a Small World” exhibit. My wife and I share much in common, however, in some ways we significantly differ. I stepped out of…...
300 AAC Blackout
Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity, pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may…...
Remington’s Model 700 Chassis Pistol Part 2
With nasty politics permeating virtually public channels of communication, and political discourse falling to a new low, I decided to drop out and find a healthier endeavor, but only until election day. There is much greater satisfaction in cutting up a tomato from the garden for a dinner salad, than…...
Remington's Model 572 BDL Fieldmaster
I grew up as part of a very Italian family in New Jersey. My Uncle Joe, on my mother’s side, was the first to leave the very tight knit community when he, his very Irish wife Kay, and their children Bobby and Joanie moved ” down the shore” to Wildwood…....
Remington's R51 9mm
I owned a Remington Model 51 for a number of years, a 32 Automatic, and really enjoyed shooting it for recreational target practice. It fed ammunition without hesitation and fired reliably, the pistol’s balance was good and it was subjectively a terrific looking pistol. The only reason I sold the…...