Remington Model 721B

[WiscTJK]

Hi,

I am a new hunter, and am considering purchase of a Remington Model 721B in .270. I don't know much about them, but it has a shorter barrel with a muzzle brake. The wood is very nice. Like you would see more typically on a weatherby.

According to the stamp on the barrel it was made in 1951.

A few questions:

1. I am wondering if anyone on the forum has seen a factory muzzle brake from guns of this era (it appeared to be factory)?
2. Were these good, safe, and accurate rifles (will be used for deer hunting mainly)?
3. Is the value higher because it is a 721B with better wood (assuming more limited production), than a typical 721?
4. Asking price is $500 - what do you think?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[bmotojoe]

My parents bought me my first high powered rifle for a birthday present when I turned 16, I am 50 now. It was a used same vintage 721B .270 that your interested in. IMO This is a GREAT all around rifle when matched with the right cartridge. I don’t believe they ever came from the factory with a muzzle brake back then, so I am sure it is a add on. My gun is very well balanced and accurate. The stock on mine is made of cherry wood and has survived well matched with a 1970’s Weathrrby Premier 3X9X40 scope.
If hunting in open country this weapon has good knock down power up to 250 yards for Black tail and closer for White Tail Or Mule deer. When I used it for deer I used Winchester Super 130 Grain Silver Tips.
Hope This Helps,
And Good Luck.
Brian
Renton, Wa.

 

[Outlaws]

I have a 721 and I like it. I don't recall what the B stands for, or if mine is a B, but as far as I know the 725 is the model with the nice stock. The 721 and 722 were stripped down shooters. One of the best rifles of the time, but none the less made to be used.

The muzzle break is probably an aftermarket, unless that is what the B stands for (break)? If it is an add on, I don't doubt the stock is an add on too.

Do a search on Remingtons website for "721". There is information and also a safety advisory for the safety on the gun. Have a gunsmith take a look at it for you before you send it back to Remington. If you haven't bought it yet, don't worry too much about the safety advisory, buy it if it is a nice price, then figure on spending a little on maybe sending it in. Tell that to the guy you are buying it from while bargaining. You are going out on a limb with the possible defect, he might need to give you a reason. ($$)

Edit:
I bought my stock 721 in 30-06 for $250 used about 5 years ago.

 

[dakotasin]

short barrel plus muzzle brake is gonna equal a rifle that is no fun.

as for the 721 - good, solid rifle. lots of interchangeability w/ 700's.

i would pass on the specimen you are looking at, though, because of the muzzle brake. or, buy it and remove the brake. a brake on a 270 isn't necessary.

last... i would have to find a really good reason to spend $500 on a 721...