Remington 2013 Model 700 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Rifle
Remington announced their 2013 limited edition model 700 to benefit the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). For the past 13 years, Remington has produced a limited run of rifles for the RMEF, with all profits going to benefit the conservation group.
This year’s commemorative rifle is a 700 XCR II chambered in .257 Weatherby. It has a 26″ barrel and Remington’s X-Mark Pro trigger. The X-Mark Pro is user adjustable and set at 3.5 pounds from the factory.
XCR stands for “Xtreme Condition Rifle,” which is exactly what this line of guns is designed for.
Action | Bolt |
BBL Length | 26 inches |
Overall Length | 46 ½ inches |
Avg. Weight | 7 5/8 pounds |
Stock Material | Synthetic with Hogue overmolded grip panels |
Stock Finish | Realtree AP Hardwoods |
BBL Material | 416 Stainless Steel |
BBL Finish | Matte Black – Trinyte |
MSRP | $1134.25 |
The .257 Weatherby is a belted magnum cartridge that traces its roots back to the mid-1940’s. It is based on the .375 H&H Magnum case and uses a .25-caliber bullet.
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