Model 700 Police Rifle On-line Owner's Manual

Table of Contents Safety Rules and Information How to Load and Unload Adjusting the Sights Cleaning Instructions How to Order Parts & Service

MODEL 700 BOLT ACTION CENTER FIRE RIFLE Congratulations on your choice of a Remington. With proper care, it should give you many years of dependable use and enjoyment. Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 1 For best results, we recommend that you use Remington Ammunition--the ammunition used in factory testing your firearm against our exacting function and performance standards. Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 2

SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ THESE BASIC SAFETY RULES. Learn how to handle your firearm safely. Failure to read, understand and obey these rules can result in serious personal injuries or death. Only you can prevent accidents. KNOW YOUR FIREARM. To use it correctly and safely, read and follow the instructions in the enclosed safety book and this instruction book. Copies are available free on request from Remington Arms Company, Inc. TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT WERE LOADED. Don’t rely on the safety. Use it as shown in this book. Even when the safety is engaged, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. The safety may not actually be engaged; the internal mechanism may be altered, disabled, or broken; or the safety may have been disengaged by careless handling of the firearm. NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. Do not make changes or alterations to any parts of a firearm. Use only REMINGTON parts. Never make an adjustment to the trigger, or change the shape or size of the sear, sear notch, sear spring or any other parts. MAKE YOURSELF SAFE. Wear shatterproof eyeglasses, shooting glasses, or sunglasses when shooting. Wear ear protection, such as ear plugs or muffs, when target shooting or plinking. Repeated exposure to shooting noise can cause permanent hearing loss. The rare ruptured case or firearm malfunction may damage hearing or vision. Never handle your firearm when your ability is impaired by alcohol, any kind of drugs, illness or fatigue. TAKE CARE OF YOUR FIREARM. Always keep the barrel clean and free of obstructions. Clean and maintain the firearm according to the instructions in this book. Have the firearm checked periodically by a qualified gunsmith to make sure it is mechanically correct. Worn, damaged or missing parts may be dangerous. WATCH YOUR MUZZLE. Always keep the firearm pointed in a safe direction. (A direction which will not allow a discharged bullet/slug or shot to strike a person or an object which may cause injury, death, or damage or may glance off such object causing injury, death, or damage). Do not allow the muzzle to point at any part of your body or at anybody else. NEVER USE THE WRONG AMMUNITION. Only use ammunition that exactly matches the caliber or gauge markings on your firearm. Careless or incorrect handloading is dangerous. Improperly made hand loads may cause the barrel or breech of any hand-held firearm to burst, which can result in serious personal injury or death. LOAD YOUR FIREARM SAFELY. Never load your firearm until you are in a location where it is safe to shoot. Always keep the safety engaged until you are ready to shoot. As soon as you cease firing, even temporarily, you should immediately engage the safety. KNOW YOUR TARGET. Before you pull the trigger, make sure you can see the target clearly, and the path of the bullet, slug, or shot charge beyond the target. Never shoot at water, rocks, or any hard surface. Bullets may glance off such surfaces and cause injuries. KNOW THE RANGE OF YOUR FIREARM. Remember, shotgun pellets can travel 500 yards and shotgun slugs have a range of more than one-half mile. Rimfire bullets can travel more than 1 ½ miles. Centerfire bullets can travel up to 5 miles. IF FIREARM FAILS TO FIRE keep it pointed in a safe direction, then unload carefully avoiding exposure to breech. IF FIREARM FIRES BUT REPORT OR RECOIL SEEMS WEAK, unload and then make sure the barrel is not obstructed. UNLOAD YOUR FIREARM WHENEVER YOU ARE NOT SHOOTING. Never carry or store a loaded firearm in a building or a vehicle. Unload your firearm before crossing or climbing up or down any obstacle that may prevent you from keeping full control over the firearm, such as a fallen tree, fence, tree stand, or slippery area. STORE YOUR FIREARM SAFELY. Keep firearms and ammunition away from children. Lock unloaded firearms and ammunition securely in separate locations. WARNING: Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead, a substance known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Back to top

IMPORTANT PARTS OF THE FIREARMS THE SAFETY SWITCH The safety switch provides protection against accidental or unintentional discharge under normal usage when properly engaged and in good working order. To engage the safety switch, put the switch in the 'S' position. See Picture 3. Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 3 Always put the safety switch in the 'S' position before handling, loading or unloading the firearm. When you are ready to fire the firearm, put the safety switch in the 'F' position to disengage the safety switch. See Picture 4. Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 4 Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety switch. Never pull the trigger when the safety switch is in the 'S' position. WARNING: The firearm will fire when the trigger is pulled and the safety switch is in the 'F' position. Even when the safety switch is in the 'S' position, careless handling can cause the firearm to fire. See Safety Rules. THE BOLT ASSEMBLY: The bolt assembly locks the cartridge into the chamber. TO INSTALL THE BOLT ASSEMBLY: Point the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Align the lugs on the bolt assembly with the receiver. See Picture 5.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 5 Slide the bolt assembly into the receiver and push all the way in. To place the bolt assembly in closed position, push the bolt handle down. TO REMOVE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY: Point the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Do not touch the trigger while moving the safety switch. Raise the bolt handle. Pull the bolt handle all the way back. Push the bolt stop release. See picture 5. As you push the bolt stop release, slide the bolt from the firearm. Back to menu THE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY: Pulling the trigger fires the firearm. The trigger is adjusted at the factory. All adjustments to the trigger must be made by the factory or a REMINGTON RECOMMENDED GUNSMITH. WARNING: NEVER remove the trigger mechanism, or make adjustments to the trigger or trigger assembly.  WARNING: NEVER put your finger on the trigger unless you are going to fire the firearm. Back to menu THE BARREL The inside of the barrel must be clean and free of obstructions. I. TO CHECK THE INSIDE OF THE BARREL: Point the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Raise the bolt handle. Pull the bolt handle all the way back. Remove any ammunition from the chamber or magazine. (click HERE or see page 8) Remove the bolt. (click HERE or see page 5) Look through the inside of the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle. See Picture 1. II. TO REMOVE OBJECT FROM INSIDE THE BARREL: Use the correct size cleaning rod. Push the cleaning rod from the chamber end all the way through the barrel, until the rod comes out of the muzzle. If an object cannot be easily pushed out of the barrel with a cleaning rod, return the firearm to the factory or a REMINGTON RECOMMENDED GUNSMITH. WARNING: NEVER try to remove an object from the barrel by loading another cartridge and firing. This may cause the barrel to burst or a cartridge case to rupture and cause serious personal injury. III. TO CLEAN THE BARREL FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN HERE. Before loading the firearm, make sure the inside of the barrel is free of dirt or other obstructions. SPECIAL NOTICE: MODEL 700 .220 SWIFT LOADING INSTRUCTIONS Unlike other cartridges which are chambered in the Model 700, the .220 SWIFT is a semi-rimmed cartridge. Therefore, to ensure proper feeding, make sure that the rim of the top cartridge is ahead of the rim of the cartridge below. (See illustration) Back to menu TO LOAD THE FIREARM There are three types of Model 700 rifles: one with a FLOOR PLATE, one without a FLOOR PLATE and one with a DETACHABLE MAGAZINE BOX. I. TO LOAD ONE CARTRIDGE ONLY: Point the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Raise the bolt handle. Pull the bolt handle all the way back. Put one cartridge of the correct caliber on the magazine follower or in the chamber. See picture 6.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 6   Slide the bolt handle forward, then push the bolt handle down to lock the cartridge into the chamber. THE FIREARM IS NOW LOADED. To fire the firearm put the safety switch in the 'F' position. THE FIREARM IS READY TO FIRE. II. TO LOAD THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE: Point the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Raise the bolt handle. Pull the bolt handle all the way back. Push four cartridges of the correct caliber, one at a time, into the magazine. If the firearm is a magnum, you can only load three cartridges. If the firearm is a 17, 222, or 223 caliber, the magazine will hold five cartridges. Keep the bullets aligned toward the chamber. See Picture 6. Put one cartridge into the chamber. Use your fingers to push the cartridges in the magazine all the way down. Slowly slide the bolt assembly forward, so that the bolt slides over the top of the cartridges in the magazine. Push the bolt handle down. THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE NOW FULLY LOADED. To fire the firearm put the safety switch in the 'F' position. THE FIREARM IS READY TO FIRE. WARNING: Always check the cartridge for the correct caliber before loading the firearm. ALTERNATE METHOD TO LOAD THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE: (FOR MODEL 700 WITH A DETACHABLE MAGAZINE BOX) Point the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Raise the bolt handle. Pull the bolt handle all the way back. Press both magazine latches inward and pull the magazine box from the firearm. See Picture 7.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 7   Push four cartridges of the correct caliber, one at a time, into the magazine box, pushing the cartridges to the rear of the magazine. If the firearm is a magnum, you can only load three cartridges. Keep the bullets aligned toward the chamber. See Picture 7. Place the magazine box into the trigger guard opening and push it until both latches snap into the fully latched position. THE MAGAZINE IS NOW FULLY LOADED. Put one cartridge of the correct caliber into the chamber. See Picture 6. Use your fingers to push the cartridges in the magazine box all the way down. Slowly slide the bolt assembly forward, so that the bolt assembly slides over the top of the cartridges in the magazine box. Push the bolt handle down to lock the cartridge into the chamber. THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE NOW FULLY LOADED. To fire the firearm put the safety switch in the 'F' position. THE FIREARM IS READY TO FIRE. WARNING: Always check the cartridge for the correct caliber before loading the firearm. Back to menu TO UNLOAD THE FIREARM There are three types of Model 700 rifles: one with a FLOOR PLATE, one without a FLOOR PLATE and one with a DETACHABLE MAGAZINE BOX. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MODELS WITH A FLOOR PLATE: Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Raise the bolt handle. Put one hand over the top of the ejection port. Slowly pull the bolt handle back with your other hand to remove the cartridge from the chamber. Hold cartridge and remove it from the firearm. Put your hand under the floor plate. Push the floor plate latch to release the floor plate. See Picture 8. The magazine spring and follower will be released from the magazine.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 8   Remove released cartridges. Push in the magazine follower, then close the floor plate. WARNING: Check the chamber and the magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MODELS WITHOUT A FLOOR PLATE: Repeat Steps 1 through 6 above. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Push the bolt handle slowly forward until a cartridge is released from the magazine. CAUTION: The cartridge may slide into the chamber if the bolt is pushed too far forward. See Note Below. Pull the bolt handle fully back and remove the cartridge from the ejection port. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the magazine is empty. WARNING: Check the chamber and the magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. NOTE: If the bolt is pushed all the way forward, and a cartridge slides into the chamber, the gun can be fired. Normally, the cartridges will slide out of the chamber when the bolt is pulled back. If the cartridge remains in the chamber, point the muzzle in a safe direction, slide the bolt forward all the way and push the bolt handle down to close the bolt. Then repeat Steps 1 through 4 above. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MODELS WITH A DETACHABLE MAGAZINE BOX: Point the muzzle of the firearm in a safe direction. Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Raise the bolt handle. Put one hand over the top of the ejection port. Slowly pull the bolt handle back with your other hand to remove the cartridge from the chamber. Press both magazine latches inward and pull the magazine box from the firearm. See Picture 7. Remove the cartridges from the magazine box. Replace the magazine box. WARNING: Check the chamber and the magazine box to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. Back to menu Back to top

TO ADJUST THE SIGHTS All models with sights are adjusted at the factory to hit a target at 100 yards. TO ADJUST THE REAR SIGHT: Move the rear sight in the same direction as you need to move the bullet on the target. NOTE: For more information on ballistics and trajectory, see the REMINGTON catalog. TELESCOPIC SIGHTS: The top of the receiver has holes for the installation of telescopic sights. POSITION ON TARGET ADJUSTMENTS Loosen the elevation screw on the rear sight. Slide the rear sight down (backward) on the ramp. Tighten the elevation screw. Loosen the elevation screw on the rear sight. Slide the rear sight up (forward) on the ramp. Tighten the elevation screw. Loosen the windage screw on the rear sight. Slide the rear sight aperture to the right. Tighten the windage screw. Loosen the windage screw on the rear sight. Slide the rear sight aperture to the left. Tighten the windage screw.   Back to top LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION: Over-lubrication should be avoided at all times. A thin coat of Rem Oil helps to prevent rusting. See Note below. When the firearm is to be stored, it should be carefully cleaned and thoroughly oiled. Outside surfaces should be wiped with a light coat of Rem Oil occasionally. When firearm is to be reused, all excess lubrication must be removed. The chamber and bore must be thoroughly wiped dry. NOTE: Remington Rem Oil with Dupont Teflon® Wet lubricant is available from your local dealer. If your dealer is out of stock, ask him to order Rem Oil from his Remington distributor. TO CLEAN THE BARREL WARNING: Check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. Use the equipment provided in a good cleaning kit. For recommendations, see your Remington Authorized Gunsmith. Remove the bolt assembly. See instructions HERE. Select the correct caliber cleaning brush and attach the brush to the cleaning rod. Put the cleaning brush into the gun cleaning solvent. NOTE: Barrel should lay horizontally with the ejection port facing down during cleaning. Always clean the barrel from the chamber end to the muzzle. Push the cleaning brush through the barrel several times. Remove brush from rod, attach tip with patch, and push through the bore. Repeat several times, using a new cleaning patch each time, until the patch is not dirty. Push a clean patch saturated with Rem Oil through the barrel. Push a clean dry patch through the barrel to remove excess lubricant. Apply a thin coat of Rem Oil to the outside of the barrel with a soft clean cloth. After cleaning the barrel, clean the receiver and the trigger assembly. WARNING: This firearm should be checked periodically by the Remington Arms Company, Inc. or a REMINGTON RECOMMENDED GUNSMITH. This will ensure proper inspection and any necessary replacement of worn or damaged parts. TO CLEAN THE RECEIVER AND TRIGGER ASSEMBLY: Put the safety switch in the 'S' position. Remove the bolt assembly. See instructions HERE. Turn the rifle upside down. Remove the screws from the trigger guard. See Picture 10.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 10   Lift the stock away from the receiver and trigger assembly MODELS WITHOUT A FLOOR PLATE ONLY: Remove the magazine spring and follower from the receiver. NOTE: Clean the receiver and trigger assembly as a unit with Rem Oil. Spray the receiver and four points of the trigger assembly with Rem Oil. See Picture 11. Let stand for 15 minutes. Spray again to wash off the components. Shake off excess lubricant.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 11 WARNING: Excessive use of a non-recommended lubricant could cause serious function problems possibly leading to accidental firing. TO ASSEMBLE MODELS WITHOUT A FLOOR PLATE: Put the magazine follower and the spring into the magazine. Put the stock over the receiver and trigger assembly. Replace and tighten the screws on the trigger guard. WARNING: Before you replace the bolt assembly, make sure the barrel is free of obstructions. Replace the bolt assembly. See instructions HERE. TO ASSEMBLE MODELS WITH A FLOOR PLATE ONLY: Put the magazine all the way into the bottom of the receiver. MODELS WITH A FLOOR PLATE OR DETACHABLE MAGAZINE: Assemble the trigger guard assembly on the stock. Put the stock over the receiver and trigger assembly. Replace and tighten the trigger guard screws. Close the floor plate or replace the detachable magazine. WARNING: Before you replace the bolt assembly, make sure the barrel is free of obstructions. Replace the bolt assembly. See instructions HERE. WARNING: After cleaning the trigger assembly, check the chamber and magazine to make sure there are no cartridges in the firearm. Put the safety switch in the 'F' position. Close the bolt smartly. The firing pin must remain cocked. To check, pull the trigger. The firing pin must fall. Repeat the test at least 10 times. If the firing pin will not remain cocked when the bolt is closed smartly, return the firearm to the factory, or a REMINGTON RECOMMENDED GUNSMITH. CLEANING FREQUENCY: Before and after long term storage. When the rifle has been subjected to adverse conditions such as shooting in the rain, snow, sleet, or salt water areas. When the rifle is exposed to dirty conditions such as lying on the ground outdoors, being dropped in the mud, etc. NOTE: While the Model 700 Stainless Synthetic Rifle has been designed and manufactured to provide improved corrosion protection, only proper care will keep your firearm in good operating condition and maintain its appearance. After extensive use, the protective coating on plated parts may be worn sufficiently to reduce corrosion protection. Such worn parts should be replaced to assure integrity of the corrosion protection. WARNING: After each use, follow the lubrication and maintenance direction in this instruction book. If the firearm is immersed, it must be thoroughly cleaned and lubricated as soon as possible. In case of salt water immersion, first flush all parts with fresh water, then dry, clean and lubricate the firearm. If the firearm does not function properly, have it corrected by a competent gunsmith before further use. Failure to obey this warning may lead to firearm malfunctions which could result in serious personal injuries. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING THE BOLT ASSEMBLY TO DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY: Remove the bolt assembly from the firearm. See instructions HERE. Put the notch on the firing pin head over a metal edge. Pull the bolt assembly away from the firing pin. Put a coin into the slot near the back edge of the firing pin head. See Picture 12.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 12   Hold the bolt assembly and turn the bolt plug counter clockwise until the firing pin assembly can be removed from the bolt assembly. CAUTION: Clean the firing pin assembly as a unit. Clean all parts with gun cleaning solvent. Dry with a clean cloth. Apply a thin coat of Rem Oil. TO ASSEMBLE: Put the firing pin assembly into the rear of the bolt assembly. Tighten the bolt plug into the bolt assembly with your hand. Pull the coin from the slot in the firing pin head. Turn the bolt plug until the firing pin head goes into the small notch on the rear rim of the bolt. The bolt is now cocked. See Picture 13.   Click to Enlarge Picture Pic 13   NOTE: The bolt must be cocked to be assembled into the rifle. Assemble the bolt assembly into the rifle. See instructions HERE. Back to top

HOW TO OBTAIN PARTS AND SERVICE FROM REMINGTON ARMS CO. NOTE: Many Remington Dealers and Authorized Service Centers carry a full line of parts. Please contact them first before ordering parts. To expedite your PARTS order or request REPAIR SERVICE visit our Support section for detailed instructions are provided along with parts and/or service order forms. You may also reach Remington by calling our toll free customer service number, 1-800-243-9700, Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST. PARTS ORDERS: Fax your completed order form to: 336-548-7801.   To order by phone without the order form call 1-800-243-9700. Please have the following information ready before you call: Firearm model and serial number Part number, description and quantity. Parts numbers can be found in the parts listing and parts description in the Support section of our web site. Your complete mailing address (P.O. Box and Street Address) including zip code, telephone number and e-mail address. Method of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Amex, or Discover Card number and expiration date. Prepayment may be made by check or money order. A quote may be made to you over the phone. (Sorry, no C.O.D.’s). WARNING: USE ONLY REMINGTON PARTS IN REMINGTON FIREARMS. NOTE: SOME PARTS MAY BE RESTRICTED. See parts list for details. Owner's manuals/instruction books may be requested by calling 1-800-243-9700. REPAIR SERVICES: To locate the Remington Authorized Repair Center nearest you click here. If you need additional on-line assistance, e-mail us at info@remingtonle.com. Please contact the Authorized Service Center of your choice for evaluation of your firearm and additional shipping instructions.   If your local Remington Authorized Repair Center cannot provide the service or repairs and you need further assistance, please call our toll free number 1-800-243-9700, Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, and then select the option for repairs. Then, if shipment of your firearm is required, please: Record the serial number of your firearm before sending it to us. Pack your firearm for safety and to prevent further damage in shipping and handling. Preferably, ship in a firearm box. Remove all accessories from your firearm to prevent loss or damage. Enclose a letter with the firearm detailing the model name or number of your firearm and serial number along with a full description of the problem. Be sure to include your full name and address (P.O. Box and Street Address), including zip code, daytime telephone number, and e-mail address. Ship your firearm by either United Parcel Service (UPS) or Parcel Post (US Post Office). Remington is not responsible for damage or loss during shipment, so you may elect to purchase insurance from your carrier.  Ship to: Remington Arms Company, Inc. Attn: Arms Services Division/Repairs 14 Hoefler Avenue Ilion, NY 13357 WARNING: DO NOT SEND LIVE OR SPENT SHELLS IN YOUR FIREARM OR IN THE SAME BOX WITH THE FIREARM. THIS IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF YOU FEEL YOU MUST SEND SPENT SHELLS PLEASE SEND THEM IN A SEPARATE PACKAGE AND INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS (WITH ZIP CODE), TELEPHONE AND MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR FIREARM. Back to top Form RD 5461 Rev. 598