Looking at picking up a Remington 700 BDL in 7MM Rem Mag. The barrel is stamped AV. Am i correct that its a 1979?

http://www.remingtonsociety.co...uestions/barrelcodes

It looks to me A is March and V is 1979

Thank you. Thats how i read it as well...

Pretty gun...they do have classic lines.

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Originally posted by Biebs:
Pretty gun...they do have classic lines.

Yes its a solid gun. Even came with the original manual from 1979. Bore is pristine with easily under 100 rounds.

You even got some figure in the wood. I have two older model 700's and one new one. I like both the older ones better. I think quality has gone down with new manufacturing practices as well as attention to detail, fit, and finish.