Remington Model 700 BDL 6mm Rem. 22″ Bolt Action Rifle & Scope MFD 1984

SOLD FOR: $1180

LSB#: 210506TI01

Make: Remington

Model: 700 BDL

Serial Number: B6622342

Year of Manufacture: 1984 (DE Date Code)

Caliber: 6mm Rem.

Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Hinged Floorplate Magazine

Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the breech and “Remington / MODEL 700” at the midsection. The left side of the barrel is marked with a warning above “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY, INC., ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” followed by “6MM REM”. The right side of the chamber is marked with an inspection mark and “DE F”. The right side of the barrel is marked with inspectors marks at the breech. The bottom of the bolt is matched and hand-marked “2342”.

Barrel Length: 22”

Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is installed with a Leupold-style base and rings holding a Bushnell 2.5-8×32 scope. The scope has a couple small scrapes through the finish. There are some light handling marks. The scope has a duplex reticle and the glass is clear, the scope rates in about Fine condition.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is skipline checkered wood with black caps, white spacers, brass reinforcing pin, and a fluted Monte Carlo comb with a cheekpiece. There are a few light handling marks and draglines. There are some scuffs, compressions, and dings. The defects are pretty evenly scattered but some of the most noticeable dings through the finish are on the left of the forend towards the top. There are a few scattered small light scratches. The checkering is intact and strong. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered black hard rubber Remington buttplate. The plate has some scattered scuffs, dings, and little scratches. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The barrel has a few little nicks and small scratches, mainly forwards of the forend. There is some mottled thinning on the barrel at the rear. There is some light thinning on the edge of the muzzle. There are some light handling marks on the receiver. The bolt handle has finish loss and is slightly plum. The markings are clear. The screw heads show light use. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good-Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the previously described Bushnell scope.

Our Assessment: The Remington 700 needs no introduction. It has been one of the most popular bolt action rifles in America for decades, seeing use in target shooting, hunting, and in law enforcement and has been produced in just about any caliber and configuration you could think of. This BDL is chambered for the 6mm Remington cartridge and has a 22” barrel. This should be a great rifle to take target shooting or hunting and hitting your mark should be no problem with the included Bushenll scope. Please see our photos and good luck!