SIMPLICITY

APRIL BUILD OF THE MONTH

Simplicity

In 1948 Remington introduced its bolt action 721.  This rifle would come to define hunting accuracy for decades.  In the post-WWII era scopes were still hard to afford yet hunters and shooters were looking for more accuracy and adjustment than iron sights offered.

For April we took a first year, all original Remington 721 in .270 win. This is a gun that represents post war meat and potatoes as much as any other. We envisioned the hunter that either didn't yet trust a telescopic sight, or who just didn't want …

For April we took a first year, all original Remington 721 in .270 win. This is a gun that represents post war meat and potatoes as much as any other. We envisioned the hunter that either didn't yet trust a telescopic sight, or who just didn't want to spring for it. Yet, he was interested in stepping his game up from the iron sight era.

Redfield peep.The micro-adjustable Redfield peep gives this 721 additional accuracy at those "longer iron sight" ranges. The sight transforms the 721 into a whole new interesting and fun gun to shoot.

Redfield peep.

The micro-adjustable Redfield peep gives this 721 additional accuracy at those "longer iron sight" ranges. The sight transforms the 721 into a whole new interesting and fun gun to shoot.

Original first year 721.This classic design original first year 721 comes complete with the Redfield peep and iron sights. We can't find a defect in the wood. Bluing is original and 95%.

Original first year 721.

This classic design original first year 721 comes complete with the Redfield peep and iron sights. We can't find a defect in the wood. Bluing is original and 95%.