Please School Me on Rem Model 7

[Ledd Slinger]

I've never owned the model 7, but I have had a couple 700's in my days and even a 722. Been thinking about getting a model 7 action for a varmint rifle build since they are a bit cheaper. What exactly is the difference between the 7 and 700 and what parts are compatible? Can a model 7 use model 700 stocks, triggers, bottom metal, and scope mounts? Thank you.

 

[Dans40X]

Seven's, XP-100R's, 600's,660's actions are basically identical.
Bolt Stops & bolt release levers differ between the Seven/XP-100R's & 700's.

Stock inlets & bottom metal differ between the Seven's & 700's.

You'll have more stock options with the 700's.

Seven's are handy little rifles.
1 piece 700 S/A scope bases fit the Seven.

 

[CatShooter]

I've never owned the model 7, but I have had a couple 700's in my days and even a 722. Been thinking about getting a model 7 action for a varmint rifle build since they are a bit cheaper. What exactly is the difference between the 7 and 700 and what parts are compatible? Can a model 7 use model 700 stocks, triggers, bottom metal, and scope mounts? Thank you.

The action is shorter, and all the stuff like stocks, mottom metal, etc won't fit and you have to order i t special, or do without - ask me how I know.

I built a bench gun on a XR-100 (Model 7 action), and while everything worked out in the end, I would not do it again.