Name that rifle (Remington Benchrest)

[zotparkerm]

I have a rifle my father-in-law gave me.
It is a Remington action chambered in .222.
The only markings on the barrel are "Remington" "R.E.P." (In an oval stamp) and the serial no: 115XX.
I will attempt to attach a couple of pictures.

 

[zotparkerm]

I just found an old message from DocEd regarding my rifle.
Anyone want to verify if it is an M722 (Remington)?
Is there something specific that would designate it as such, or is it pretty much based on serial number?
Thanks.

 

[22BRGUY]

The bolt handle being chromelike colored is a tip off to a 722 vs 700

 

[jonbearman]

That thing looks like a time capsule.It looks absolutly new.

 

[Eddie Harren]

When I first saw photos of that rifle the single shot picture was not included. The stock looks like the old school benchrest style before the present stock dimension rules were adopted. If it is a 40X it should be marked so but, when Mike Walker was at Remington there is a possibility that an action got out before being rolled marked for model. Homer Culver had one of 3 Husqvarna actions that were specially made in a single shot model.

The mention of Mike Walker was in no way intended to cast aspersions upon Mr. Walker or, his family.

 

[wapiti25]

The early 40X used a bolt that had the 722 handle. I would love to take it out and shoot it with a scope mounted on the reciever.

 

[zotparkerm]

I am guessing it is a 40X then as it has not cutout.
It doesn't look like it has been modified in any way.

 

[zotparkerm]

One more picture

 

[CatShooter]

I am just going to put this out there, first off, things don't leave Remington without a Model name, at one time gunsmiths converted repeater actions into single shot, this action does not have the common feed ramp of a Remington 40X, so I think it was converted and in cleaning up the weld work, the Model name was removed with it, it was a 722 at one point.



The X-Man

Look at the last picture posted this is a straight 40x, circa late 50's. No one can weld the floor and remove the model number and finish it like that.

But it is easy to solve - call the Remington custom shop with the serial number - every rifle they ever made is in their records.

 

[CatShooter]

Guys
Sorry, but there are true craftsman out there that could make this look like the factory did it, is that the case here, I am not certain, but nothing leaves Remington without a Model name, and you can call them on that one, is it maybe the owner knew someone at Rem and did it, a lot of things were don't back then as you all know, this is not a factory job, just a real good job done by a good smith who cared about his work, that's my story.

Why is the feed ramp different? I have 7 40X rifles and actions and none look like that.

It could also be a one-off that made it's way out of the shop, you know that never happens right !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also the smith who did this, altered the numbers to keep take of the number of conversions he did, even the barrel is numbered to the action, who does that !!!!!!!!!!, Not Remington.


The X-Man

This is nonsense. Any 'smith that alters numbers winds up never being a smith again at the best, and gos to jail at the worst - you will NEVER find a smith that alters numbers.

You don't know what Remington did ~60 years ago - you are just guessing, and badly at that.

I have a 700 VSF that was made in November 2005 - it is a "production rifle", except nothing about it is production.

The rifle in question is a factory 40x single shot, and you are wrong!

You have 7 that don't look like that...

... I have 7 and 6 don't look like that... one does!

 

[GerryM]

I don't know how you got that but this is what I think.
The big heavy stock is a free rifle 300meter[ blank] with some side metal installed.
It may be a 40x early but it may be a parts put together for the testing tunnel I see some kind of fixture on the bottom of the heavy stock, it looks like some kind of holding device for the type of rest they used in the testing tunnel The extra stock blank is also in the rough.

 

[zotparkerm]

Well aint this fun ;D
I dragged the thing back out and have looked closely.
There is absolutely no indication that anything was welded or filled in, the metal is perfect with uniform color, inside and outside.
The marks on the left side of the action are: 1) the serial number on the action, 2) the chambering (222) on the barrel. There appear to be no date codes on this barrel.
I have not called Remington yet, but apparently need to.

 

[zotparkerm]

Gerry, the extra rough stock in the 1st set of pics is something I picked up at a gun show a year ago or so with the thought of making it into something I would want to shoot.
Of course, this 26" heavy barrel means I don't want to go haul it out to shoot prairie rats in Wyoming anytime soon, it is bloody heavy.
I am under the impression the heavy stock fixture is for some special benchrest adjustment, but could be something for testing in a tunnel.

Additional marks: the only other marks on the action/barrel are on the exact bottom of the barrel, very lightly struck, matching serial number to that on the action and the bolt.

 

[GerryM]

I would not change much except maybe restock with a 40xb stock just for now.
That should make a great gopher rig That scope is a tad small for that though.
Looks like a 3/4 inch tube. I see the scope blocks. That rear block on the receiver is for iron sights.
a 40xB stock should fit pretty well with some Bedding compound.

 

[jonbearman]

Are there any markings under the peep side mount?

 

[zotparkerm]

Nope, no hidden markings. It was a good suggestion, though. I hadn't thought to look there.

 

[zotparkerm]

BTW, the question was asked if the ser. no.s were drilled out or marked out - it is photo-shop. The serial numbers are still on the rifle and match on the action, the bottom of the barrel and the bolt. The bolt is etched, not stamped. I am guessing the barrel and action are stamped.

Does anyone know how to contact Remington and get the right person to ask?

 

[CatShooter]

Does anyone know how to contact Remington and get the right person to ask?

PM sent...

Ask the person who answers the phone.

 

[JDMock]

I am puzzled. Calling it a 40X does not make it so. The trigger looks like a standard 700 trigger and with no markings indicating that it is a 40X ....well... Remington may have to decide. Ps, I understand that the late Mike Walker selected some 722's and told the factory to not cut the bottom. These were equipped w/ a smaller port and were provide to US competitors...perhaps AMU. I am looking forward to a word from Remington. Good shooting....James

 

[zotparkerm]

So I would appear to have a non-slotted (no mag cutout) 700 or 722, probably the 722 as my serial is 115XX.
I have a call in to Remington, but no reply yet personally.
I would be glad to send them pictures.
I wish their shop was where the ammo plant is outside Little Rock. I drive by there all the time.