Custom Rem 722

[ravenwolf]

Just recently I traded for a "custom" 722 BDL chambered in 257 Ackley from the 1950s. I don't know much about it other than it has a 25" unmarked barrel that is free floated, trigger worked to 1#, very nice wood, and a period Redfield 3X9. Shooting factory 117 grain loads showed minute accuracy so I can't wait to start handloading. The total package weighs around 8#s with scope and will find its way into the woodchuck fields (if my pistols will forgive me a little). Anybody else shoot a Rem 722?....RW

[Lee Martin]

Slick looking Remington and the 257 Ackley is a classic. I don't own any 722's, but I always liked they way they hold. I know they're similar to a 700, but for some reason they just point better.

Let us know how it shoots.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com

[ravenwolf]

Thanks Lee, I will let you know how she shoots. I figure it will be a nice rifle for my daughters to use for deer hunting. Just have to wait a little till they get their pistol permits and then I'll convert them....RW

[mooshoo]

I shoot a 722B in 257 roberts with a 4x12 leupold vx11 on it, I seem to like the older rifles more than new one. when i learn how to post a pick I'll show you mine

[oldschool]

Wow! Beautiful 722. Love those old guns. Back in the early 80s, I passed on the purchase of a custom 722 in 257 Roberts. The old man who ran a general store & gun shop in Milnesand, NM pulled it out to show me one day. He'd had the action lengthened so heavy bullets could be seated out, and it had a cheekpiece beautifully inlaid into the stock. Unless he'd told me, I would never have known, it matched so well. He even had a handwritten letter from Jack O'Conner, answering his question about what load to use on elk! As I recall, it said something like, "First of all, I wouldn't use the .257Rob on elk, but if I did..." He went on to list a load with something like a 130gr or 140gr Barnes bullet! Wish I'd bought that rifle...

[okie]

I have one that was chambered in 222 mag. It is down at the shop now wanting a new barrel. Excellent old guns...Dana

[swe1975]

The 722 and 721 are excellent rifles. IMHO they shoot just as well if not better than production built today!
Scott
btw- you got a real winner there in a great cartridge

[mooshoo]

here's my 722b 1n 257 roberts took off the big leupold scope and put a 3x weaver with post and cross hair looks more like it should, it also shoots great

[aeroscout9]

Those both look like Frank De Haas got ahold of them at one time or another. I love the lines of the buttstock and pistol grip on your rifle Mooshoo. Ravenwolf, that stock has some great looking grain!

[mooshoo]

as far as I know thats the it came from the factory I'd like to redo the stock but can't make up my mind