Remington Model 700 BDL .243 Win. Bolt-Action Rifle, 22-Inch Blued Barrel, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock (1978)
Built in 1978, this Remington Model 700 BDL pairs the classic short-action receiver with a 22-inch sporter-contour blued barrel chambered in .243 Winchester. The rifle features the BDL’s gloss-finished walnut Monte Carlo stock with pressed checkering, a jeweled bolt body, and factory open sights plus an installed scope mount. Its combination of light weight, smooth bolt throw, and the Model 700’s “three rings of steel” receiver design make it a proven platform for accurate hunting or an excellent donor action for a custom build.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows a few small dings and scuffs on the walnut stock but remains in good shape overall.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 700 BDL .243 Win. rifle
- Factory open iron sights (gold-bead front, fully-adjustable rear)
- Installed scope mount
Remington introduced the BDL grade to add premium touches to the Model 700 line, and this rifle retains those details: a high-gloss RKW finish on the walnut stock, Monte Carlo comb for proper cheek weld, and pressed checkering for a secure grip.
The 22-inch carbon steel barrel wears a deep blued finish and sports a gold-bead ramped front sight matched to a fully-adjustable rear barrel sight, giving hunters a clear sight picture even without optics.
Inside, the short-action receiver houses an internal four-round magazine with a hinged floorplate for quick unloading. The jeweled bolt cycles smoothly, and the two-position safety allows easy operation while maintaining secure handling.
With a 13.5-inch length of pull and an unloaded weight of roughly 7.25 pounds, the rifle balances well for field use. The included sling swivel studs make adding a sling straightforward for carry on long hunts.
Known for its strong “three rings of steel” action, this 1978 Model 700 BDL remains a sought-after platform for both factory configuration shooting and as a base for custom builds in the .243 Winchester chambering.