Remington Model 700 BDL .280 Remington (7MM EXP REM), 22-Inch Sporter, High-Gloss Walnut, Open Sights, 1-Inch Rings Installed
This 1978 Remington Model 700 BDL in .280 Remington stands out with its deluxe BDL trim, high-luster blued metalwork, and high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock. The barrel is rollmarked "7MM EXP REM," an early designation for the .280 Remington cartridge, adding noteworthy period-correct detail. It features factory open sights, a hinged floorplate, and 1-inch scope rings already installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle is in good working order. Cosmetic wear and handling marks are visible on the finish. Internal components function properly.
What’s Included
- Remington Model 700 BDL rifle in .280 Remington (barrel marked 7MM EXP REM)
- 1-inch scope rings installed
The Model 700 BDL (Deluxe) configuration brings classic features: a hinged floorplate with internal box magazine (4+1 capacity), right-hand bolt with a checkered bolt knob face, and a 22-inch sporter-contour steel barrel. The high-luster blued receiver and barrel complement the high-gloss walnut stock for a cohesive deluxe presentation.
The stock shows hallmark BDL details, including a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, pressed skip-line checkering, black fore-end tip with white-line spacer, black grip cap with white-line spacer, a hard buttplate with white-line spacer, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
Factory open sights include a ramped front sight base and a step-adjustable rear barrel sight; the front sight hood is not present. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and 1-inch scope rings are already installed for easy pairing with a compatible optic.
Chambered in .280 Remington, this example bears the period-correct "7MM EXP REM" barrel rollmark. Remington barrel proofs include the "REP" oval, and the left barrel shank carries the "RQ" date/inspection code, aligning with 1978 production in the United States.