Remington Classic series

[grubbydug]

Did Remington do a Classic in the .222 and if so when?

Someone please list the different calibers and the year for each.

Thanks, Doug

[kcoop9999]

yes, but can't remember the year, check here,


this is a list of all 700 models to date and lists calibers.
with a little ciphering, they're all here


http://www.remington.com/library/histor ... el_700.asp

[cpquest]

Yes, Remington manufactured the Model 700 Classic in .222 Remington in 1993.

The model number was 5852.

[cpquest]

From 1978 through 1985, Remington offered a number of standard calibers in the 700 Classic.

In 1981, they began their limited edition series. Sadly, Remington has decided to cancel production in 2006 for this great series.

Here is a list of the Model 700 Classic calibers, their model numbers, and years released.

1978-1985 22-250 Remington
1978-1985 .243 Win.
1978-1985  6mm Remington
1978-1985  7mm Remington Mag.
1978-1985 .270 Win.
1978-1985 .30-06 Springfield

Year Model Caliber
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1981 5758  7x57mm Mauser
1982 5850 .257 Roberts (24" barrel)
1983 5846 .300 H&H
1984 5754 .250 Savage
1985 5756 .350 Remington Mag.
1986 5898 .264 Win. Mag.
1987 5899 .338 Win. Mag.
1988 5901 .35 Whelen
1989 5903 .300 Wby. Mag.
1990 5907 .25-06 Remington
1991 5909  7mm Weatherby
1992 5913 .220 Swift
1993 5852 .222 Remington
1994 5759  6.5x55mm Swedish
1995 5875 .300 Win. Mag.
1996 5877 .375 H&H Mag.
1997 5873 .280 Remington
1998 5876  8mm Remington Mag. (with sights)
1999 5871 .17 Remington
2000 6344 .223 Remington
2001 6342 7mm-08 Remington
2002 6348 .221 Remington Fireball
2003 5869 .300 Savage
2004 6352 8mm Mauser
2005 6310 .308 Winchester