Remington Model 721 Bolt Action Rifle

Larry Potterfield • April 03, 2022
Guns

Some guns ought to get an award. One such gun is the Remington Model 721 bolt-action rifle introduced in 1948. It was designed to replace the Model 30, a sporting rifle built on the Model 1917 Enfield military action. Featuring a round action body, a recessed chamber, and shrouded bolt face, the Model 721 was both extremely strong and economical to produce. Remington produced the 721 for nearly 13 years, making over 117,000 rifles in total. Initially chambered for the 270 Winchester, 30-06 Springfield, and 300 H&H cartridges, Remington later added the 280 Remington and 264 Winchester as well. The 721 was well-received and quickly established an excellent reputation with American sportsmen. Considered a great value due to its low price point, the 721 competed directly with the Winchester Model 70. The 721 was replaced by the Remington Model 700, one of the most popular sporting rifles in history. It's earned a spot in the Firearms Hall of Fame.

--Larry Potterfield

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Larry Potterfield is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of MidwayUSA. He and his wife Brenda, both country kids from Missouri, turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become the industry-leading internet retailer it is today. For over 45 years, MidwayUSA has maintained an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction and continues to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors.

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