Remington Model 721

Remington Model 721 rifle - .30-06

Remington Model 721 rifle with Lyman rear sight - .30-06

Background

Introduced in 1948, the Remington Model 721 was designed to replace the Remington Model 30 sporting rifle. The Model 721 was a Mauser based design and was a long action. Remington also manufactured the Model 722 in a short action for the .308 Winchester, .222 Remington, .224 Remington, .257 Roberts and .300 Savage cartridges. Both models were discontinued in 1962 due to the introduction of the Remington Model 700. 118,000 units (Model 721 & Model 722) were manufactured between 1948-1962. Many are still in use today.

Specifications

(1948 - 1962)

• Type: Bolt-Action Rifle

• Calibers: .30-06, .270 Winchester, .280 Remington, .300 H&H Magnum

• Weight: 7.25 lbs (3.2 kg), 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) in .300 H&H Magnum

• Length: 44.25 in (112.3 cm), 46.25 in (117.47 cm) in .300 H&H Magnum

• Barrel lengths: 24 in (60.96 cm), 26 in (66.04 cm) in .300 H&H Magnum

• Capacity: Internal box magazine; 4+1, 3+1 in .300 H&H Magnum

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The Remington Model 721 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Big Jake	Dean Smith	"Kid" Duffy	anachronistic	1971
Big Jake	Christopher Mitchum	Michael McCandles	anachronistic	1971