Remington Model 700

The Remington Model 700

The Remington Model 700 is a bolt action rifle manufactured by Remington Arms.

History

The 700 was manufactured in 1962 by Merle Walker as a low cost alternative to the Model 30 rifle after World War II. It underwent several developments (which resulted in the creation of several other rifles) before finally being perfected in 1962. Walker sought to mass produce 700s and increase their accuracy. After that the 700 was modified and perfected, which resulted in the creation of several more rifles and variants of the 700. Since its debut 700s have been used (mainly by Law Enforcement in 14 countries (including the United States). Starting in 2013 and into 2016, numerous lawsuits (including a class action) were filed as a result of numerous deaths and injuries attributed to the 700's trigger able to fire without being squeezed.

The Model M40A1 and subsequent variants were based on the 700.

Notable Variants

Model 700 PSS

The Model 700 PSS (Police Sniper System) is a variant of the 700 commonly used by Law Enforcement and hunters. It ceased production for unknown reasons around 1999.

Model 700 SPS Tactical

The Model 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) Tactical is another variant designed for tactical use.

Model 700 AICS

The Model 700 AICS (Accuracy International Chassis System) is another variant designed for sniping purposes.

Specifications

• Cartridge: Varies (depends on model)
• Action: Bolt action, rotating bolt with 2 lugs
• Weight: 9 Ib. (4.08 kg.)
• Length: 41.5 in. (1,050 mm.)
• Barrel length: 16.5-26 in, (420-660 mm.)
• Capacity:
  • 3-6-round internal magazine
  • detachable 10-round magazine

On Criminal Minds

Non-Criminal

The following non-criminal characters use/used 700s.

• Season One
  • SWAT officers - 700s (often the 700 PSS variant) are frequently used by SWAT officers throughout the series, starting in "Derailed".
• Season Nine
  • Aaron Hotchner - He uses a 700 PSS to kill Colin Bramwell in "Final Shot".

Criminal

The following criminals used 700s in their crimes.

• Season Eleven
  • Zac Rubenis ("Entropy") - An international long distance serial killer, hitman, gangster, one-time cop killer, and one-time proxy killer who killed most of his victims with a 700 AICS.

On Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

• Jason Wheeler ("One Shot Kill") - A sniper and serial-turned-spree killer who killed his victims with a suppressed 700 ACIS. Mick Rawson later uses a 700 ACIS in the same episode.

On Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

• Season Two
  • The Brunswick Mission Church ("Lost Souls") - A radical church who had a member armed with a 700.

Real Criminals

• Charles Whitman - ADL

Gallery

Real-World

A Remington 700 PSS (with Leupold Mark 4 scope and Harris bipod - .300 Win Mag).

A 700 PSS in a case.

A Remington 700 SPS Tactical.

700 PSS

A Remington Model 700 AICS (with a harris bipod).

BDL model.

On Criminal Minds

A SWAT officer is shown with a 700 PSS during the stand-off with Ted Bryar in "Derailed".

A SWAT officer aims his 700 PSS at Roy Woodridge in "Distress".

A SWAT officer with his 700 PSS in "Children of the Dark".

A SWAT officer takes position with his 700 SPS Tactical in "Brothers in Arms".

Another shot..

and another (left).

A 700 PSS is seen in a locker along with a Remington Model 870 and two M4A1s (including a Colt Commando variant) in "Final Shot".

Hotch with the 700 PSS.

A SWAT officer with a 700 PSS in "The Job".

Zac Rubenis with his 700 AICS in "Entropy".

On Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior

Jason Wheeler with his 700 ACIS in "One Shot Kill".

Mick Rawson also wields a 700 ACIS.

On Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders

A member of The Brunswick Mission Church armed with a 700 (center) in "Lost Souls".

See also

• Remington Model M40A1

External Links

• Wikipedia's article on the 700
• Budsgunshop's offer on a 700 SPS Tactical
• Imdb's article on the 700
• Cabelas' article on the 700