Remington Model 700 Classic series
Doug McKay
Did they offer over the past 25 years "most of the classic cartridges"?
Where's the 30-06 Springfield, the 7mm Remington Magnum, the .270
Winchester? What else is missing?
Doug McKay
/From the Remington website/
March 31, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2005 Classic Chambered in 308 Win to be
Final Offering in the Highly Collectible
Model 700 Classic Series
Madison, NC - Remington has announced that the 2005 Model 700 Classic
rifle is the final offering in this limited edition series that dates
back to 1981. Chambered in the widely popular .308 Winchester, the 2005
Classic rounds out an impressive list of 25 classic editions that have
ranged from the diminutive .17 Remington to the hard-hitting .375 H&H
Magnum.
The announcement of the Model 700 Classic chambering each year has been
highly anticipated, stated John Trull, Marketing Manager for Remington
Firearms. After 25 years, most of the classic cartridges have been
offered and we felt it was appropriate to make the ever popular .308
Winchester chambering, the final edition in this collectible series.
Beginning in 1981 with the 7mm Mauser chambering, these traditionally
designed Limited Edition Model 700 rifles have featured a
straight-combed stock of American walnut with low-gloss satin finish,
crisp-cut checkering and hinged floorplate. A clean blued carbon steel
barrel and receiver with high polished finish, added to the
classic-look of this Model 700.
The 25 editions of the Remington Model 700 Classic include this notable
list:
1981 - 7mm Mauser (7 x 57 mm)
1982 - .257 Roberts
1983 - .300 H&H Magnum
1984 - .250-3000 Savage
1985 - .350 Remington Magnum
1986 - .264 Win. Magnum
1987 - .338 Win. Magnum
1988 - .35 Whelen
1989 - .300 Wby. Mag.
1990 - .25-06 Remington
1991 - 7mm Wby. Mag.
1992 - .220 Swift
1993 - .222 Remington
1994 - 6.5 x 55mm Swedish
1995 - .300 Win. Magnum
1996 - .375 H&H Magnum
1997 - .280 Remington
1998 - 8mm Remington Magnum
1999 - .17 Remington
2000 - .223 Remington
2001 - 7mm-08 Remington
2002 - .221 Remington Fireball
2003 - .300 Savage
2004 - 8mm Mauser (8x57mmS)
2005 - 308 Win.
As with previous editions, the 2005 Model 700 Classic will only be
available for one year in limited quantities.
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michae...@yahoo.com
# This isn't breaking news, but after reading this, what do you think?
# Did they offer over the past 25 years "most of the classic cartridges"?
# Where's the 30-06 Springfield, the 7mm Remington Magnum, the .270
# Winchester? What else is missing?
Doug, If 8mm Mauser makes the list of "classics" then why not a
9.3x62mm? Good hunting! Michael
david....@sen.ca.gov
Doug McKay wrote:
> ...
Bill VH
Doug McKay wrote:
#
# 2005 Classic Chambered in 308 Win to be
# Final Offering in the Highly Collectible
# Model 700 Classic Series
#
# Beginning in 1981 with the 7mm Mauser chambering, these traditionally
# designed Limited Edition Model 700 rifles have featured a
# straight-combed stock of American walnut with low-gloss satin finish,
# crisp-cut checkering and hinged floorplate. A clean blued carbon steel
# barrel and receiver with high polished finish, added to the
# classic-look of this Model 700.
#
# The 25 editions of the Remington Model 700 Classic include this notable
# list:
# 1981 - 7mm Mauser (7 x 57 mm)
# 1982 - .257 Roberts
# 1983 - .300 H&H Magnum
# 1984 - .250-3000 Savage
# 1985 - .350 Remington Magnum
# 1986 - .264 Win. Magnum
# 1987 - .338 Win. Magnum
# 1988 - .35 Whelen
# 1989 - .300 Wby. Mag.
# 1990 - .25-06 Remington
# 1991 - 7mm Wby. Mag.
# 1992 - .220 Swift
# 1993 - .222 Remington
# 1994 - 6.5 x 55mm Swedish
# 1995 - .300 Win. Magnum
# 1996 - .375 H&H Magnum
# 1997 - .280 Remington
# 1998 - 8mm Remington Magnum
# 1999 - .17 Remington
# 2000 - .223 Remington
# 2001 - 7mm-08 Remington
# 2002 - .221 Remington Fireball
# 2003 - .300 Savage
# 2004 - 8mm Mauser (8x57mmS)
# 2005 - 308 Win.
#
# As with previous editions, the 2005 Model 700 Classic will only be
# available for one year in limited quantities.
The "limited Edition" Remington Classics aren't any different from
the other BDL Classics in fit and finish. They are just made in a
particular caliber for only the year of issue. I bought one of those
ca.1981 7x57 Mausers from a guy who wanted to "up-grade" to a .300
Magnum. It's now my daughter's deer rifle and I have to make do with
a CZ550 to get my own 7x57. Now if someone would just sell me a .257
Roberts that's not worth it's weight in gold -----------------
Bill VH
Bill VH
Bill VH
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C. Plater
# This isn't breaking news, but after reading this, what do you think?
# Did they offer over the past 25 years "most of the classic cartridges"?
# Where's the 30-06 Springfield, the 7mm Remington Magnum, the .270
# Winchester? What else is missing?
#
# Doug McKay
#
#
Prior to 1981, the Classic was a regular production item as was offered
in 30-06, .270 and 7mm Mag. as well as a couple others. I have the 1988
model in .35 Whelen. They haven't started recycling calibers yet so it
could be a few years before those are offered again.
C.Plater