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I have a Remington Model 7 in wood stock with an unusual aluminium sleeved bull barrel around 20" long. The Model 7 if you have not come across it is the shorter lighter version of the Model 700 and this particular example shoots quite well however it does bark a bit given the fairly short barrel and it also has evidence of some pitting in the barrel so I would have to say it was a donor only regardless of how well it shoots.

GBP195.00 takes it away or I can ship if needed.

Pictures available on request.

I have a mod seven in .223 it has a barrel about the same diameter as a McDonalds straw but is just soooo light and dainty, I call it the mouse gun and it is ideal as a truck/fox rifle, well worth someone looking at for this price!
PS I think you must have the long barrel version as mine is nearer 18"

Tempted (esp. as we've still got to sort out a trade for that 30/30), but no free slot at present.

Perfect use would be to re-barrel in .300

Nope.
Had a THUNK
Pending a few kodak happy snaps I'll take it.

Got any donor 700 Police .308 barrels floating around too?

I am sure it is closer to 20" thinking about it, certainly not 18", it was spitting some impressive flames this afternoon and would certainly benefit from being screw-cut and a sound moderator fitting however it is also pitted so.....

Saddler, I will PM you.

If Saddler decides against it, I'd be interested.
Cheers
David

Awaiting photos....

Some pictures, I have never seen a barrel sleeve quite like this so I really do not know how or when it was done. The rings, rail and 'scope are not included in the sale. I managed around a 2.5" 10 shot group at 125m with 50 grain Vmax yesterday however I was getting blown all over the place despite resting the rifle on a wing mirror and ended up wedging it tight to the window opening to try and keep it steady, I would guess 20+ mph and it was bloody cold!

What's the dia of the "barrel" where it joins the receiver, and the dia where it leaves the front of the stock?

Barrel is 460,0mm long (18")
At receiver ~30,30mm
At front of stock ~22,57mm
At muzzle ~22,45mm