1968 Remington 700 BDL Custom Deluxe 270 win 22.5" Barrel - Excellent Condition

Description:
OVERVIEW
The 1968 Remington 700 BDL in .270 Win represents the peak era of Remington's craftsmanship. Featuring a premium gloss-finished walnut stock, white spacers, and intricate checkering, this "three rings of steel" action offers superb out-of-the-box accuracy and remains an iconic, flat-shooting big game hunting rifle.

Key Features and Legacy

• Build Quality: Rifles from the 1960s and 1970s are highly prized by collectors and shooters for superior fit and finish compared to later decades. 
• The .270 Winchester: Widely popularized by Jack O'Connor, the .270 flat-shooting ballistics make it a phenomenal all-around choice for deer, antelope, and elk out to 400-500 yards.

Collector & User Consensus

• Value: Collectors seek out original, unmolested 1960s BDLs.
• Accuracy: Users report that properly maintained vintage 700s are highly capable of printing 1-inch groups at 100 yards.
• Trigger Considerations: The vintage adjustable triggers are generally well-regarded, but they were subject to an infamous Remington recall. Many owners opt to swap them for modern drop-in replacements like the Timney Trigger 512 for improved safety and break

Specifications

The 1968 Remington 700 BDL in .270 Win features a 22-inch carbon steel barrel, a 4+1 capacity hinged floorplate, and a high-gloss American walnut stock. This classic long-action rifle has a 1:10 twist rate, an overall length of 41.6 inches, and an approximate weight of 7.25 lbs. 

Historical Specifications & Features (Late 1960s):

• Caliber: .270 Winchester
• Barrel Length: 22 inches (standard length introduced a couple of years after the 1962 debut)
• Magazine Capacity: 4-round hinged floorplate (+1 in chamber)
• Stock: High-gloss American Walnut with a Monte Carlo comb, raised cheekpiece, white-line spacers, and an ebony-style forend tip
• Checkering: "Fleur-de-lis" pressed checkering pattern (typical of BDL models from this era before cut-checking updates in the 1970s)
• Sights: Hooded ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight
• Action: Bolt-action with solid-steel receiver and jeweled bolt body
• Overall Length: 41.62 inches
• Weight: ~7.25 lbs 

Condition:
Both the the furniture and metal are in excellent condition.  This gun seen little use, and spent years in the owners safe.  Rings and base included.

This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure that they are fully functional to the best of our ability. 

Layaway: 1/3 down, 90 days
Shipping:  $60, insurance extra upon request
Payment:  Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .270 Winchester
Manufacturer: Remington
Model: 700 BDL Custom Deluxe
Serial Number: 364029
Barrel Length: 22.5
Bore Info: 1:10 twist rate
Chambers: 4+1
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Sporter
Action: Bolt
Triggers: Adj Single
Stock: American Walnut
Stock Comb: Monte Carlo
Butt Pad: Recoil Pad
LOP: 14
Finish: High Gloss
Weight: 7.25lbs
Sights: Metal
Manufacture Date: 1968
Engraving: Factory
Extras: Scope Ring & Base
Case: Optional
Grips: Checkered Pistol
Optic: Ready

Price: $1,599.00
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