Remington 700 Magpul Hunter & 700 AWR

Published on January 24, 2017
Duration: 6:13

This expert review from SHOT Show 2017 details two Remington 700 variants: the Magpul Hunter and the American Wilderness Rifle (AWR). The Magpul Hunter features an innovative Magpul stock with an aluminum bedding block, adjustable components, and 5R rifling for enhanced accuracy and ballistic performance. The AWR offers a durable epoxy fiberglass stock, a 416 stainless steel barrel with Cerakote, and is chambered in long-action calibers ideal for North American hunting. Both models highlight Remington's commitment to accuracy and shooter-centric design.

Quick Summary

The Remington 700 Magpul Hunter features a Magpul Industries stock with an internal aluminum bedding block for barrel free-floating, adjustable components, and 5R rifling for enhanced accuracy. The Remington 700 AWR offers a durable epoxy fiberglass stock, a 416 stainless steel barrel with Cerakote, and is chambered in long-action calibers ideal for North American hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro and SHOT Show Location
  2. 00:11Remington 700 Magpul Hunter Overview
  3. 00:32Magpul Hunter Stock Features
  4. 01:17Magpul Hunter Barreled Action Specs
  5. 01:51Magpul Hunter Magazine and Calibers
  6. 02:105R Rifling Explained
  7. 02:56Magpul Hunter Twist Rates
  8. 03:23Magpul Hunter Availability and MSRP
  9. 03:40Remington 700 AWR Introduction
  10. 04:09AWR Barrel and Finish
  11. 04:48AWR Stock Upgrade
  12. 05:00AWR Stock Bedding and Free-Floating
  13. 05:16AWR Calibers and Intended Use
  14. 05:35AWR Barrel Length and Rifling
  15. 05:46AWR MSRP and Availability
  16. 05:53Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Remington 700 Magpul Hunter?

The Remington 700 Magpul Hunter features a Magpul Industries stock with an internal aluminum bedding block for barrel free-floating, adjustable cheek pieces and length-of-pull spacers, a 22-inch carbon steel barrel with Cerakote finish and 5/8x24 threads, and 5R rifling. It comes with a 5-round detachable box magazine and is available in .260 Remington and .308 Winchester.

What is 5R rifling and what are its benefits?

5R rifling, developed for the M24 sniper system, has one less land and groove than standard rifling with a pointier profile. This reduces the bullet's bearing surface, leading to higher velocity, a flatter trajectory, more downrange energy, and less copper fouling before accuracy degrades.

What distinguishes the Remington 700 AWR from other models?

The Remington 700 AWR (American Wilderness Rifle) is a replacement for previous models and features a 416 stainless steel barrel with Cerakote finish, a durable solid epoxy fiberglass stock that free-floats the barrel, and is chambered in long-action calibers suitable for North American hunting, such as .30-06 and .300 Winchester Magnum.

What are the available calibers and twist rates for the Remington 700 Magpul Hunter?

The Remington 700 Magpul Hunter is available in .260 Remington with a 1:8 twist rate and .308 Winchester with a 1:10 twist rate. The 1:10 twist in .308 offers greater flexibility for shooting various bullet weights.

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