Is the CDL the same as the classic?

Mechanically, yes. The stock is different, however.

Model 700 Classic
http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700classic.htm


Model 700 CDL
http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700cdl.htm

They are different models in Remington's catalog but the CDL is basically the Classic with a black fore-end tip and grip cap.

-Bob F.

The stocks have different DAH etc.

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Originally posted by BFaucett:

Model 700 Classic
http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700classic.htm


Model 700 CDL
http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/700cdl.htm

They are different models in Remington's catalog but the CDL is basically the Classic with a black fore-end tip and grip cap.

-Bob F.

A cursory look reveals that the stocks are not even close to being the same.

Remington also discontinued the ADL in walnut stocks. It's only available in fiberglass. It looks like the CDL will be the eventual replacemet for the BDL. It's been around for a long time and is about ready for the scrap heap. The only differences I can see between the BDL and new CDL are cosmetic. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

I picked up a CDL in 280 last fall.

It was one of the first of the limited run in 280 to hit the distributors. I had learned about the run before it was even listed on the website. In fact Remington told me that the CDL was not available in 280 until I gave them the model # that I got from my local gun dealer. I had my order in ahead of time.

I really like it. It has one of the "Limbsaver" type recoil pads,. It is the most effective recoil pads I have ever used by a long shot!

Very nice rifle, about time Remington offered an alternative to the 70s style of the BDL.

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Originally posted by HP Shooter:

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Originally posted by BFaucett:

They are different models in Remington's catalog but the CDL is basically the Classic with a black fore-end tip and grip cap.

-Bob F.

A cursory look reveals that the stocks are not even close to being the same.

Well, I did say basically the same. As in roughly the same. i.e. Both are Model 700s with a classic style wood stock. Geeeezzz.....

-Bob F.

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Originally posted by BFaucett:

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Originally posted by HP Shooter:

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Originally posted by BFaucett:

They are different models in Remington's catalog but the CDL is basically the Classic with a black fore-end tip and grip cap.

-Bob F.

A cursory look reveals that the stocks are not even close to being the same.

Well, I did say basically the same. As in roughly the same. i.e. Both are Model 700s with a classic style wood stock. Geeeezzz.....

-Bob F.

Gotcha....

The CDL has a cheek piece and the Classic does not, if you read the onfo on Remington's page.

Hope I didn't get you in trouble there Bob. Thank you all.

Carne,

No sweat. This can be a tough crowd though!

-Bob F.

I picked one up last summer and love it. It's the "better" factory rifle that everyone has been crying for. Matte, clean 26" barrels in the mags and 24" barrels in the standard rounds. Mountain rifle contour stock made of decent walnut without white line spacers or pimped out varnish. And it's a shooter to boot, all at a production rifle price.

Which did you pick up?

What I am looking at is buying a used Classic or a new CDL. Any idea on the cost of a good condition classic?

Most of the classics I see are about $100 less than new ones. Of course some are several hundred more but there is always somebody out there that thinks they are selling gold. Usually $450-500 will get you a LNIB classic.

I picked up a 300 win replacing a 300 win I traded off. They even have a few left handed options. My uncle is picking one up in 35 whelen and a hunting pard is getting a lefty in 300 ultra. Everyone that's in the market for a factory gun and has handled it, pick one up or at least seriously consider it. Right handers get alot of decent choices, last year they had a 280 and if a 260 shows up I'll have to snag one.