Remington 700???

old single shots

September 11, 2003 15:35

Can anyone tell me what year Remington changed the 700's so you could lift the bolt with the safety on? I am thinking sometime in the 70's

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  BOBBYWINS

  September 11, 2003 18:25

  I didn't know they did.
  My youngest 700 was made in '68.
  
  
  IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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  THINMAN

  September 11, 2003 19:10

  I DON'T BELIEVE THIS WAS DONE UNTIL RECENT YEARS ,POSSIBLY WHEN THEY ADDED THE NEW KEY LOCKING BOLTS.
  
  THINMAN

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  BOBBYWINS

  September 11, 2003 19:32

  Yeah,
  Little Bro' just got one of them 710's.
  I guess it's a good idea(for safety sake).
  Just another key to remember to bring.[V]
  
  
  IT'S WHAT PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THEMSELVES THAT MAKES THEM AFRAID.

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  martzkj@msn.com

  September 11, 2003 20:49

  I bought a new 700 in 1983 and it had the old style safety. I bought a used 700 classic in 350 Rem. Mag and it has the new safety. Not much help but it started later than the 70's. Not sure what year the classic was made in 350 but they had it then.

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  TAURUS-357

  September 11, 2003 21:33

  I have a 1985 Ducks Unlimited Remington 700 (.30-06) and it has the new style safety that allows the bolt to be opened in "safe".

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  bambihunter

  September 12, 2003 09:24

  I like the ones that don't... Then it is a bolt-lock so you know it is closed. I guess the best thing would be a 3-position safety. I sure hate the new locking safeties!
  
  Having a predictable enemy is better than having an ally you can't trust.

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  Permanently deleted user

  September 12, 2003 13:33

  1982-83, I believe. They have a recall on the older styles.
  
  Eric

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