Would you rather have and why????

[horsemen61]

Ok guys if you could have one or the other what would you pick? A) an all original Rem 722 in .222 Remington or B) a new Rem 700 .223 in a magpul stock?

Why did you chose what you did????

 

[Legionnaire]

The 722 is a classic. I like 700s a lot, but don't care for the Magpul furniture; totally an aesthetic thing. So given the option, I'd take the 722.

 

[Random 8]

I picked the 722 just because it's cool and made of wood and steel. No particular love for the .222, but at the right range on the right targets it will do the job

 

[Armored farmer]

I chose the 700. Not for the magpul, but for the .223. I already keep a supply of them.

 

[Demi-human]

I would choose the Two Twenty Two. I don't have one yet.

 

[LoonWulf]

The 722 is a classic. I like 700s a lot, but don't care for the Magpul furniture; totally an aesthetic thing. So given the option, I'd take the 722.

My exact sentiment....I also have a random set of .222 dies.
I also have a very nice custom stock for a 722 that I've got up for sale on eBay, I'd much rather use it lol.

 

[troy fairweather]

come on a 722 in 222 vs a 700 in 223 the people that vote 223 may dot ever shot one and dont know how fantastic the 222rem is and a 722 were

 

[milemaker13]

I will echo what armored farmer said. I chose .223 because i am familiar with it.

 

[WestKentucky]

Classic style. 222, and it’s a neat cartridge. I totally get the .223 bolt rifle craze and I do plan to get a long range varmint gun, but it will be an old school gun, in old school form. Wood moves as it breathes moisture so it’s not as accurate, but that is seconds of angle lost on accuracy with miles of gain on style and aesthetics.

If I were to go new style rifle, it would be a custom critter gitter. Something smoking fast and NOT the flavor of the week. Very very very likely would be 20practical. I might could get behind the Valkyrie but it would be competing for 6.8 cases.

 

[JeffG]

The 700; easier to keep fed, the 223 is more common. I'm a sucker for the DBM.

 

[Scooter22]

This is a apples/oranges comparison. But 99% of the time I'll take the classic. So the 722. If I wanted a .223 I'd take my 788 over the 700.

 

[Varminterror]

I don’t want the stock on either of them, so that part isn’t of any relevance to me, but the old 722 would have a lighter barrel than I want, whereas the 700 Magpul has a heavier barrel, and I prefer the 223rem over the 222... the 722’s were exceptionally well manufactured at the time, but the modern CNC cut 700’s are typically more true than any of the old production, so I’d tolerate a little lacking polish in favor of a better barrel profile and better cartridge.

 

[RPZ]

722. A classic.

 

[someguy2800]

722

 

[adcoch1]

I would go 722, especially in 222. One of the few Remington's I actively look for at gun shows. Got a buddy who has one I've been trying to talk him out of for years...

 

[mag1911]

I've owned a few 721 and 722 rifles. The stocks all had low combs more suited for the irons on them so had to raise my head a little when using a scope. I've added lace on check pieces to some of the harder kicking ones for a better cheek weld. 222 ammunition can be hard to find sometimes if you don't reload.

That said I voted for the 722.

 

[stringnut]

I voted for th 700 223. Why? Because I have no idea on your purpose, whether you reload, or if you have many or few firearms. When in doubt I always go with the more common cartridge. If the OP said I have a pile of guns probably would have gone the 722 triple deuce route with my vote.

 

[kozak6]

I don't reload yet, so I'm not the least bit interested in .222. Especially with that in consideration, .223 appears to be better in just about every way.

I've never handled a 722. A quick google suggests there's about as much love as hate for it.

 

[Picher]

I'd pick the 722, whether the bore is good or not. If it's not accurate, it would get a new barrel in another chambering, and perhaps a new stock, but the receiver metal is very strong and smooth. "They don't make them like that anymore."

Biggest mistake I made when younger was to get a Savage 110 instead of a Rem 721, 722, or especially the 725.

 

[cdb1]

I voted 700 because I want a .224 caliber bullet traveling at higher velocity than the .222 Remington does. .223 isn’t much faster but it is faster.

 

[jmorris]

The .223 or the .222 and a chamber reamer. I have many gallons of 223 brass.

 

[FL-NC]

700, ammo availability and price.

 

[jmr40]

I wouldn't want either rifle for my own personal use. If someone offered to give me my choice between the 2 I'd take the one that I thought would be easier to sell and bring more money. I'd have to do some research on this. My gut feeling is that the 222 might bring more to the right person, but might take longer to sell.

 

[Bushpilot]

Well, I'd take the 722 in 222. You can always buy a 700 in 223.

I currently have both, a 722 in 222 and a 700 in 223 and have had many multiples of rifles chambered for both of them over the years. For those that have never shot a 222, it is a great little cartridge, exceptionally accurate. It's a shame that the popularity of the .223 has nearly killed it... People often say that this or that cartridge is "exceptionally accurate" but in the 222's case it exemplifies the phrase. As far as the 223 being "better," I don't think it's better, more versatile yes, but not better... I've had many 223 bolt actions and one or two that were really outstanding but I've found that on average the 222 will out shoot the 223, rifle for rifle...

 

[Bushpilot]

Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention, as much as I like the 222, if you don't reload and don't plan on starting I'd pass on choosing the 222.