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wwiiman
I was at a gun show Saturday and saw a Remington 721 in a .257 Roberts. I thought the 721s were only made in a .270, .30-06 and a couple Magnums. In the gun books it says that they made a .257 Roberts in the Remington 722 but the one I saw the dealer had 721 wrote on the tag and I am 99.99% sure I remember seeing 721 on the reciever.

Did Remington make the 721 in a .257 Roberts?
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  • wwiiman
    Looking for schematics rem 721 270 cal.
    Numrich don"t have it in book or for sale.
    Can't get safety to move with bolt down,
    will work with bolt up.
    Thanks for help.

    DON
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  • charliemeyer007
    I think the 721 will shoot as good as you can hold it, providing it isn't shot out.

    Have you considered a more modern design cartridge?

    Added: Winchester Super Speed brass was my favorite. Nothing really wrong the 300 H&H and you should have great success loading for it.
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  • wwiiman
    I have a 300 Win Mag I just like the nostalgia with the 300 H&H
    What started it all is i ran across some ammo for one and did some research I ended up buying the ammo 12 boxes of 180 gr Win ammo for $240 I considered selling the ammo but got to thinking maybe I'll jusy buy a gun to shoot the bullets and add a set of reloading dies for it and I will be set for awhile
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  • sandwarrior
    quote:Originally posted by wwiiman
    I have a 300 Win Mag I just like the nostalgia with the 300 H&H
    What started it all is i ran across some ammo for one and did some research I ended up buying the ammo 12 boxes of 180 gr Win ammo for $240 I considered selling the ammo but got to thinking maybe I'll jusy buy a gun to shoot the bullets and add a set of reloading dies for it and I will be set for awhile


    I like your thinking![;)][:D][:D]

    The Rem 721 is as accurate as any Rem 700 with the same barrel. meaning they didn't make heavy accurized barrel in .300 H&H back when. But, for all intents and purposes the .300 H&H in a 721 will shoot as well as any 700 in that chambering.
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  • 35 Whelen
    quote:Originally posted by wwiiman
    I am looking at getting a rifle chambered in the 300 H&H mag cal.
    I see some Remington 721 were made in the 300 H&H
    I was woundering if the 721 is as accurate as a factory 700 Remington

    Thanks







    There are two 721's in .300 H&H on the auction side as we speak.[:)]

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=383257296

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=382082839
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  • Ray Boone
    As far as the action is concerned, the 721 IS a 700. the main difference between the 721 and present day 700s is how the barrels are rifled. The reason a 721 300 H&H was less accurate in 1960 than a 700 300 Win today has more to do with quality of bullets, glass bedding and improved triggers than the chambering or action.
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  • wwiiman
    I am not ready to drop the hammer on one just yet but thanks for the info on the ones for sale
    if the 721 is close to the 700 will I have a hard time finding a good trigger for it I plan on using the original wood stock and glass bedding it
    the rifle when finished will only be used for shots 3-400 yards with most being 100 or so like I said it is the nostalgia
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  • tsr1965
    quote:Originally posted by wwiiman
    I am not ready to drop the hammer on one just yet but thanks for the info on the ones for sale
    if the 721 is close to the 700 will I have a hard time finding a good trigger for it I plan on using the original wood stock and glass bedding it
    the rifle when finished will only be used for shots 3-400 yards with most being 100 or so like I said it is the nostalgia


    The HOLY GRAIL of 300 H&H, is a PRE-64, Winchester Model 70.

    Best
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  • mrbruce
    A tiny bit of wood removal and your 721 will accept any trigger the 700 can use..
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    "will I have a hard time finding a good trigger for it ".............no, the triggers for the 700 will fit. the original triggers can be adjusted as well. about the only real difference between the 700 and the 721 is the trigger guard/floor plate.
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  • Ambrose
    I have a 721 in .300 H&H and it has fine accuracy. I have trouble with headspace problems with my Model 70 but no such trouble with the 721. The 721's are as plain as an old tin pail and that's the only problem with them. If you want a rifle that impresses your friends with its appearance, the 721 is not for you. I think the H&H is a great, classic cartridge.
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