Price check on a Remington 722 in .222 ?

[lotech]

I've had .222s for a long time, including a high-mileage 722 that continues to shoot very accurately. I've not done a side-by-side comparison, but I think it will outshoot my Sako .222s and they shoot pretty well.

 

[jghoghunter]

Heavy Barrel ??? The 722 only came with one type 26 Inch Bbl....... For $425 Buy , Buy , Buy !

The 722 in 222 rem came in both sporter weight bbl and heavy bbl. The heavy barrel version is relatively hard to find. I left one go at an auction a few years back. It went for $895 prestine condition and I have come across 3 others at gun shows in the last 10 years. All all 26" barrels.

 

[koger]

Thanks for all the replies, he is bringing it over in a couple of days. I have ammo loaded up to try in it.

 

[xring]

The 722 in 222 rem came in both sporter weight bbl and heavy bbl. The heavy barrel version is relatively hard to find. I left one go at an auction a few years back. It went for $895 prestine condition and I have come across 3 others at gun shows in the last 10 years. All all 26" barrels.

Being a 722 Fan , I called Remington today ( 1-800-243-9700) and asked about 722 Barrels . According to Jeff at the Consumer Division ( after consulting all the old Literature and Checking with their old Timers ) , Remington only offered the 722 Standard Grade in 222 in one Barrel Length and Size . I happen to live near Ilion and in over 50 years of Gun Shows , I have never seen or heard of the heavy barrel version . Jeff would really like to see info. that you have on ( Serial No. & Pics ) of the one you had . There were 5 Variations of the 722 Quality wise . I have owned many 722=722A's= Standard Grade , and a few 722B's , and a higher Grade I'm researching now . I'm not sure if the Ilion Custom Shop was around 1950ish , but their records are not totally intact so that is a possibility but the Wood in those days would have been truly Spectacular .

 

[koger]

Got the rifle today, better than I thought, no blue wear anywhere, original sights, has Burris instead of Leupold bases and rings, with Signature rings. It also has a Timney trigger that is set in ounces, and has the original trigger also. If I look real hard, I can see a couple of light imrpessions on the stock, original stock finish, aluminum buttplate still has theblack on it.Now to get a scope on it.

 

[xring]

Koger , you are a lucky man . For some reason , many 722s I have seen had great metal finish , but pretty beat-up Stocks . I'm not saying to do this , but you would be surprised at what nice wood is under that Remington Finish . 722s had two slightly different Stock dimensions : the 222 had the least cheek drop , but it is not a Monte Carlo . If your present Rings are a bit high for you , you can get a lace-on cheek pad . Now comes the hard part : finding the right Reloads !

 

[hpshooter]

If the barrel is in good shape I will bet you will like the way it shoots. My wife has an early 700ADL in .222 and it shoots very well. It has not had anything done to it.

 

[snert]

Don't laugh...get some cheap Sierra or Speer Spitzers in 50 grains, some H322 and seat .20 off the lands. You may be VERY surprised how they shoot.

 

[koger]

Snert that is exactly the same load I have loaded, from previous .222, found 50 of them loaded tonight. I ordered a scope today.

 

[jds holler]

For a nice period correct scope, I'd be tempted to get a Weaver K-10. Might sound crazy, but it would just "look right". jd