The Remington Model 700 is the most widely issued sniper rifle in US military history. The M24 Sniper Weapon System, the M40 used by the Marine Corps, and dozens of law enforcement precision rifles are all built on the Model 700 action. Over 5 million have been manufactured since 1962, making it the best-selling bolt-action rifle in American history by a wide margin.
The 700's strength is the aftermarket ecosystem built around it over six decades. Every precision rifle smith in America knows the action. Every major stock manufacturer fits it. Every trigger manufacturer makes a drop-in replacement. The push-feed design is simple and reliable. The two-lug bolt locks up with zero slop. Professional snipers and weekend hunters have trusted the 700 for the same reasons since Lyndon Johnson was president.
