Anyone know much about the Remington Model 721's?

[jparish62]

I was recently handed down a few firearms, one being a Remington Model 721 in .270.
From my own research I have found out a few things, but not much. First this one I have is an early production model (1952), second I have found out that these were the predecessor to the Model 700. Lastly these were apparently only produced from 1948-1962.
I am almost certain this rifle belonged to only one person besides myself as its the only rifle I can recall them having throughout my life.
I am unsure as to whether or not I want to keep it or not as I have officially run out of room in the safe and I have 2 little ones running around. Really just want to find out more about these and see if its worth keeping. Any info would be appreciated.

[PLA]

The 721 is an excellent rifle with the 300H&H being the caliber I seem to find them in the most

Id keep it, its a family gun and if it doesn't shoot it needs cleaning and maybe copper solvent soaked . They are really nice, and one of the first consistent sub moa rifles made in factory production.

[TomD]

The only fault I found with the one I had was that the stock was designed for iron sights and had excessive drop for optics. And the lack of recoil pad imparted the full effect of the '06 to my shoulder so didn't keep it long.

[dewatters]

Boyds makes replacement Model 721 stocks. In addition, Model 700 Long Action stocks can fit the 721 action if the 721's magazine assembly, bottom metal, and action screws are replaced with their counterparts from the 700.

[okie john]

Good info thus far. Basically, a very solid action that becomes a 700 if you upgrade the bottom metal and magazine as noted. It takes the same scope bases, etc., so it's a full-quality stand-in for a 700 if you have a custom project in mind.


Okie John

[gunnut284]

I had one in .30-06 for several years, got it at a good deal and thought it was a neat classic hunting rifle. Trigger was decent and they have a reputation for accuracy. That said the stock does have a bit too much drop and the hard buttplate doesn't help with recoil. I only shot it once and eventually sold it off to make room for other stuff I wanted more. If it has sentimental value only you can decide that part. I keep my inherited guns but I only have a couple and they were from my grandfathers.

[Merle]

I have a 721. It's basically a 700 with just a few small differences, notably the safety and the bolt knob. I notched the side of the action to use a Timney trigger and 700 safety with no problems. The bolt knob is straight instead of curved like the 700. The bolt release spring as a little different but works with a 700 trigger and safety. Any long action 700 scope mount will work. The barrel threads are the same as a 700 so rebreeding one is not a problem.