Picatinny Rail for Remington
Remington Arms Company was founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington II in Ilion, New York, and the 1962 Model 700 is one of the most widely used bolt-action rifles in modern times. Its widespread use makes Remington relevant for many rails, but it also makes precise model control important.
Remington 700, Seven, 783, 788, and other models should not be confused. The rail must fit the specific model, action length, and hole spacing.
Remington 700 Short Action and Long Action
For the Remington 700, Short Action and Long Action are a central choice. Typically, Short Action is associated with shorter cartridges and Long Action with longer cartridges, but for rail selection, it is the hole spacing and receiver shape that determine the fit.
Use Short Action and Long Actionto clarify the concepts, and then check the A/B/C measurementson the rifle. Caliber alone is not sufficiently reliable, especially if the rifle has been modified or if the model designation is not entirely clear.
MOA and Precision Optics
The Remington 700 is often used as a base for precision rifles and long-range setups. Here, a rail with MOA cantcan be relevant if the scope and shooting distance actually require more elevation adjustment.
A steel rail can be ideal for a heavy rifle with large optics, while aluminum can be a sensible choice for a hunting rifle where weight matters more. Compare steel and aluminumbased on the overall construction of the rifle.
Clean threads, blue threadlocker, and consistent torque are the foundation for stable mounting. Careful mounting of the Picatinny railis particularly important on rifles that have had multiple mounts installed over time.
