I let temptation get the better of me and purchased a Remington 700 in 22-250 from a buddy. Now I'm trying to clarify some things and figure out exactly what I've got as I clean it up and all.
I've found several websites that show how to find the production date by using the barrel codes. However, some of those codes appear to be duplicated. How does one know if it's a 1963 vs 1990 if the second letter in the stamp is a "K"? At the same time, mine has two two-letter codes stamped on the barrel, a "BK" and "RM". Which does one use? From what I'm finding, it'd be either a January 1963 or November 1965, assuming he's accurate in it being an older model.
My buddy was telling me he thought it was a 1970's era gun, but he wasn't sure as he got it from a cousin. It does have an old Charles Daly scope on it, though I'm likely going to remove it for a better optic and keep it handy assuming this is a 60's model vs 90's should I ever want to put the era scope back on it.
If I'm correct, this is an ADL model, as it doesn't have the magazine floorplate. I'm also under the impression the twist would be 1:14".
This should be a nice one to go with the 700 I have in 270 Win that I got years ago from my grandparents. One of my favorites to shoot, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the heck out of this one.
Thanks for any help!