Rem Model 7 Questions - scope mounts

Must have been my lucky day yesterday. Shot two deer that the truck could drive right up to.

But - topic at hand, a cobber has been looking for a Tikka 260, so I was doing the rounds of the Gunshops and came across a Remington Model 7 S/S in 260. It was in nice shape (carried a lot but looked after inside) and a very good price so it followed me home as he was set on a Tikka.

This Model 7 is what I take to be an older rifle and only has three mount holes in the receiver. I'd like to use Talley lightweight ring mounts . . . has anyone drilled an tapped an extra hole in the rear bridge to do this ?? Has anyone got a later model Rem Model 7 handy that could measure the distance between the rear bridge holes so I can see if mine can be tapped?

Thanks

I was pretty sure that by the time the 260 came into fruition that the model 7 was already a 4 hole action, but I could be wrong. Are you able to determine what twist the barrel is? Early ones were 11" and the later ones (which will shoot 130gr+ bullets) are 9.5"

Just use the rings anyway. Still work with 1 rear screw.

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Thanks Guys - its definitely a three hole action (that sounds vaguely dodgy eh?) and is a 1:9 twist (or maybe 1:9.25) so I'm in luck there. Its going to replace a Howa mini as my "truck gun" so I want to have the scope as "bulletproof" as possible, hence four tiny little screws seem better than three . . . . but I hear you on just use them

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Thanks Guys - its definitely a three hole action (that sounds vaguely dodgy eh?) and is a 1:9 twist (or maybe 1:9.25) so I'm in luck there. Its going to replace a Howa mini as my "truck gun" so I want to have the scope as "bulletproof" as possible, hence four tiny little screws seem better than three . . . . but I hear you on just use them

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One of mine was 3 holes. Never had a problem and Talleys and Model 7s go together like peas and carrots.

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Originally Posted by Tikka7mm08

One of mine was 3 holes. Never had a problem and Talleys and Model 7s go together like peas and carrots.

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Group from little carbon M7 7mm08 shot last week...does this all the time and is my reference rifle.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...0a0460acbd.jpg

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I had Gunworks convert one of mine to a 4 hole action - but as others have noted no issue (but not ideal) with just using one screw on the rear ring. Use plenty of good araldite if you do...

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Just use the rings anyway. Still work with 1 rear screw.

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Only if they are tight aye @ebf. Mines three hole (1at the back) and is sweet now. Locktited that shit though :D

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I was pretty sure that by the time the 260 came into fruition that the model 7 was already a 4 hole action, but I could be wrong. Are you able to determine what twist the barrel is? Early ones were 11" and the later ones (which will shoot 130gr+ bullets) are 9.5"

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I have your old 260 no? 3 hole

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Originally Posted by Gibo

I have your old 260 no? 3 hole

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Yep.

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I have a 20moa rail on a 4 hole Model 7 260.

Just put a rail on it:
Gunworks Ltd - Remington XP/XR/Model 7

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Originally Posted by Uplandstalker

Just put a rail on it:
Gunworks Ltd - Remington XP/XR/Model 7

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Added weight and obstacle for no gain imo.

I think its Gamereaper? or something that do a one piece ring/rail setup for model 7's. Strong and light. I used a set of Model 700 rings on a Model 7, just shortened the rear base and rather than drilling and tapping a second hole just put a pin in and epoxied the ring to the receiver

Edit to add: DNZ products Gamereaper mount is what it's called

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Originally Posted by The Claw

I think its Gamereaper? or something that do a one piece ring/rail setup for model 7's. Strong and light. I used a set of Model 700 rings on a Model 7, just shortened the rear base and rather than drilling and tapping a second hole just put a pin in and epoxied the ring to the receiver

Edit to add: DNZ products Gamereaper mount is what it's called

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I have got the DNZ Gamereaper mount on my 3 hole model 7. Pretty good option I think.

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I would second the vote for game reaper, especially as its a one piece and you are worried about there only being 3 holes in the reciever. I dont think that the drilling and tapping to add another hole is warranted.
I have used the game reaper on 270's with never a problem with shifting / loosening, and also run one on a model 7 260.

Gidday all - nothing wrong with one piece mounts and I agree the Game reaper is a good system. However I like to carry a light rifle with my thumb between the scope and receiver and you can't do that wit a one piece. I was going to drill and tap it myself but the Remmy receiver won't lie in my drill vice nicely so I'll take it into Nelson and Greg to have it done for me.

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Gidday all - nothing wrong with one piece mounts and I agree the Game reaper is a good system. However I like to carry a light rifle with my thumb between the scope and receiver and you can't do that wit a one piece. I was going to drill and tap it myself but the Remmy receiver won't lie in my drill vice nicely so I'll take it into Nelson and Greg to have it done for me.

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Bro just use one screw and some locktite, save your money!

I have done this, easy job for anyone. Size 31 drill and 6x48 tap.

I have a set of Talley rings on my older model 7 in .243 which only has three holes and in all honesty there is and has never been any issues.