American Hunter Films: The Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle

Published on May 6, 2020
Duration: 4:40

This video details the Remington Model 700 American Hunter rifle, a collaborative effort between Remington and American Hunter. Key features include a durable Bell and Carlson composite stock, a 20-inch heavy contour barrel with five-groove rifling, and an enhanced Model 700 action. The rifle is designed for practical hunting, offering improved operability with a fat bolt handle and compatibility with suppressors.

Quick Summary

The Remington Model 700 American Hunter rifle combines a durable Bell and Carlson composite stock with a 20-inch heavy contour barrel featuring advanced five-groove rifling. Its enhanced Model 700 action, refined through improved manufacturing, ensures precision, with reported sub-MOA accuracy. The design prioritizes practical hunting use, including a fat bolt handle and suppressor-ready threading.

Chapters

  1. 00:12Introduction to the Remington Model 700 American Hunter
  2. 00:17Rifle's Role in Colorado Antelope Hunt
  3. 00:25Collaboration Between Remington and American Hunter
  4. 00:39Meeting Eric Lundgren, Remington Product Manager
  5. 00:44Key Characteristics of the Rifle
  6. 00:53Bell and Carlson Composite Stock
  7. 00:56Short Barrel Design Rationale
  8. 01:01Fat Bolt Handle for Operability
  9. 01:1220-inch Barrel and Threaded Muzzle
  10. 01:18Suppressor Compatibility (AAC Suppressor)
  11. 01:26Heavy Contour Barrel Discussion
  12. 01:47Advanced Barrel Manufacturing Processes
  13. 01:53Five-Groove Rifling and Double Reaming
  14. 02:16Walter Malinowski's Opinion on Barrels
  15. 02:35The Model 700 Action as the Heart of the Rifle
  16. 02:43History of the Model 700 (Introduced 1962)
  17. 02:50Remington's Manufacturing Process Review
  18. 03:08Investment in Action Manufacturing
  19. 03:12Reduced Operations for Receiver Production
  20. 03:18Simultaneous Critical Cuts on Receiver
  21. 03:30Rifle's Shooting Performance
  22. 03:36331-Yard Shot Example
  23. 03:501.65-inch Group at 350 Yards
  24. 04:04Availability and Dealer Network
  25. 04:10Finding a Dealer via Remington.com
  26. 04:26American Hunter Video Series
  27. 04:32Value Proposition of the Rifle

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Remington Model 700 American Hunter rifle?

The Remington Model 700 American Hunter features a durable Bell and Carlson composite stock, a 20-inch heavy contour barrel with five-groove rifling, and an enhanced Model 700 action. It also includes a fat bolt handle for improved operability and is threaded for suppressor use.

Why was a 20-inch barrel chosen for the Remington Model 700 American Hunter?

The 20-inch barrel was selected to minimize velocity loss while allowing the rifle to remain a manageable length when a suppressor is attached. This design balances ballistic performance with practical handling for hunting scenarios.

What improvements were made to the Remington Model 700 action for this rifle?

Remington re-evaluated its manufacturing process, investing in capital to reduce operations and ensure critical cuts like thread cutting and receiver face machining are performed simultaneously. This results in a more precise and 'true action'.

How accurate is the Remington Model 700 American Hunter rifle?

The rifle is designed for sub-minute-of-angle accuracy. One reported instance involved a shooter achieving a 1.65-inch group at 350 yards, demonstrating its precision capabilities for hunting.

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