Remington Model Seven CDL .260 Rem. 20″ Bolt Action Rifle & Scope Rings
SOLD FOR: $1,375.00
LSB#: LSB260427BB004
Make: Remington
Model: Seven CDL
Serial Number: RR13038G
Year of Manufacture: Aug. 2015 (WJ Date Code) / Modern
Caliber: .260 Remington
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine, Hinged Floorplate.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with Remington’s address and “260 REM 1 IN 8 TWIST”, along with the “WJ” date code. The right side of the barrel is marked with a couple proof marks. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, a QR code, and “MODEL SEVEN”.
Barrel Length: 20″; Light Contour. 1:8″ Twist.
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with a two-piece 1″ Talley base/ring set for optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one-piece checkered walnut stock, with a capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb with cheekpiece, black rubber Remington buttpad, a tipped forend, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock shows light wear, with light scratches and dings scattered throughout. There are quite a few dings in the checkering on the forend, but the checkering on the wrist is mostly well defined. The stock’s finish is intact. The stock fits tightly to the barreled action, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear, with a few light scratches and dings on the floorplate. Otherwise, the finish is deep, dark, and intact throughout. The jeweling on the bolt is vivid and bright. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the scope rings as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: Remington’s Model Seven was developed as a lighter, handier sporting rifle based on the Model 700 family, offering familiar Remington bolt-action handling in a more compact hunting package. The CDL variant adds classic sporting-rifle styling with checkered walnut, a tipped forend, and traditional blued-steel presentation. This 2015 example is chambered in .260 Remington, an efficient 6.5mm cartridge known for mild recoil, good ballistic performance, and strong utility for deer-sized game, predators, and target shooting. This rifle features a 20″ light-contour barrel with 1:8″ twist, internal magazine with hinged floorplate, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece, and a two-piece 1″ Talley base/ring set already installed for optics. The compact Model Seven action, classic CDL configuration, excellent bore, Talley rings, and desirable .260 Remington chambering should appeal to hunters looking for a refined, easy-carrying field rifle with practical ballistic performance.
This rifle rates in Very Good overall condition, retaining about 98% of its original blued finish. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion. The walnut stock rates in Very Good condition, showing scattered light scratches and dings, with quite a few dings in the forend checkering, while the wrist checkering remains mostly well defined; the stock finish is intact, the fit is tight, and there are no chips or cracks. The metal shows light wear limited mainly to a few scratches and dings on the floorplate, while the bluing remains deep, dark, and intact throughout. The bolt jeweling is vivid and bright, the markings are clear and legible, the screw heads are sharp, and the action and safety function correctly. This rifle includes the mounted Talley scope rings as described. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.