Remington Model 700 BDL .222 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Blued Barrel, 1974 Production
This Remington Model 700 BDL is chambered in .222 Rem and was manufactured in February 1974, confirmed by the barrel date code "LY." It features a 24-inch blued, tapered steel barrel without iron sights, a gloss-blued receiver drilled and tapped with two-piece scope bases and rings installed, and the classic BDL high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock. A jeweled bolt and a hinged floorplate complete this well-appointed configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some light scuffs present.
What's Included
- Two-piece scope bases with rings installed on receiver
Chambered in .222 Rem, this rifle uses a 24-inch blued, tapered steel barrel set up without iron sights. The barrel is drilled and tapped mid-barrel, while the receiver is drilled and tapped and currently fitted with two-piece scope bases and rings, offering a ready platform for your preferred optic.
The BDL-grade walnut stock presents a right-hand Monte Carlo cheekpiece, a raised comb, and pressed checkering on the fore-end and pistol grip. It carries the BDL's hallmark black fore-end tip, grip cap, and composition buttplate, each with white-line spacers, plus sling-swivel studs. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
The action is Remington's right-hand, push-feed bolt system with a jeweled bolt body. Feeding is via an internal 4-round magazine with a hinged floorplate, and controls include a two-position safety located at the right rear of the receiver. The receiver wears a gloss-blued finish that complements the blued barrel.
Manufactured in the USA in February 1974, this example aligns with the non-prefix serial number range used from late 1968 through 1975. The barrel date code "LY" verifies the production month and year, situating this rifle squarely within the 1970s BDL era.