Remington Model 721

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Remington Model 721 rifle - 30/06

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Remington Model 721 rifle - .270 Winchester

Background

Introduced in 1948, the Remington model 721 was designed to replace the Remington Model 30 sporting rifle. The Model 721 was a Mauser based design and was a long action. Remington also manufactured the Model 722 in a short action for the ,308 Winchester, 222 Remington, .257 Roberts and .300 Savage. Both models were discontinued in 1962 due to the introduction of the Remington Model 700.

Specifications

(1948 - 1962)

• Type: bolt action rifle

• Caliber(s): 30/06
  .270 Winchester
  .280 Remington
  300 H&H Magnum

• Weight: 7.25 lbs (3.2 kg) 8.5 lbs/300 H&H Magnum (3.85 kg)

• Length: 44.25 in (112.3 cm) 46.25 in/300 H&H Magnum (117.47 cm)

• Barrel length(s): 24 in (60.96 cm) 26 in/300 H&H Magnum (66.04 cm)

• Capacity: Internal box magazine. 5 round (4 mag + 1). 4 round 300 H&H Magnum (3 mag + 1)

• Fire Modes: Single shot

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The Remington Model 721 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Big Jake	Dean Smith	"Kid" Duffy	anachronistic	1971
Big Jake	Christopher Mitchum	Michael McCandles	anachronistic	1971