Remington Model 700 BDL Deluxe .30-06 Springfield 22 Inch Bolt Action Rifle with Leupold Boone and Crockett Scope, Manufactured 2004
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $915.00
Introduced in 1962, the Remington Model 700 became one of America’s defining sporting bolt action rifles, and the BDL Deluxe represented its traditionally styled, higher grade sporting configuration. Manufactured in 2004, this .30-06 Springfield example pairs a 22 inch barrel with the BDL’s high gloss checkered stock, Monte Carlo comb, cheekpiece, contrasting caps, and white line spacers. It is additionally equipped with a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x scope produced for the Boone and Crockett Club, featuring specialized branding and a ballistic reticle. Remaining in Fine condition with approximately 98 percent of its original metal finish and an excellent bore, it presents as a classic American hunting rifle in a well equipped configuration.
Identification
MMA#: 260723JB005
Make: Remington
Model: 700 BDL Deluxe
Serial Number: G6452576
Year of Manufacture: 2004, XY Date Code
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine and Hinged Floorplate
Barrel Length: 22 Inches
Sights / Optics
The front sight is a beaded blade mounted atop a serrated ramp and protected by a removable hood.
The barrel mounted rear sight base remains installed, though the rear sight blade has been removed. Both sight bases are screwed to the barrel.
Two scope bases are installed on top of the receiver. A set of rings secures a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x scope.
The front of the scope is marked “LEUPOLD,” while a small medallion is marked “BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB.” The scope was produced by Leupold for the Boone and Crockett Club and incorporates specialized branding and a ballistic reticle.
The reticle uses a duplex style layout with additional bullet drop reference marks beneath the central aiming point.
The view through the scope is clear. The magnification and focus rings function correctly.
Stock Configuration & Condition
The checkered hardwood stock has a traditional high gloss finish with pistol grip, contrasting dark caps, white line spacers, two sling studs, fluted Monte Carlo comb, cheekpiece, and checkered black plastic Remington buttplate.
The left side of the forend has light scraping. Two small light compression marks and two additional light scrapes are present on the left side below the receiver. The grip cap has minor edge wear.
Length of pull measures approximately 13 1/2 inches from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate.
The buttplate exhibits moderate wear.
Overall stock condition: Fine.
Finish & Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
This rifle retains approximately 98 percent of its original metal finish.
The barrel has scattered small, light scrapes, while the bottom metal has one small scrape. The action and bolt handle knob exhibit operational wear.
The screw heads remain intact and the markings are clear.
The bolt is serial matching to the rifle.
Overall condition: Fine.
Bore & Mechanics
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, becoming semi bright at the muzzle, with deep rifling. Light fouling is present with no observed erosion. In the original evaluator’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly during mechanical evaluation.
The rifle was not test fired.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories
Included are:
Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x Boone and Crockett Club scope
Scope bases and rings
Padded nylon sling
Our Assessment
The Remington Model 700 has been a fixture of American bolt action rifle design since its introduction in 1962. Its lineage can be traced through Remington’s postwar efforts to develop a sporting rifle that could be produced more efficiently than the earlier Model 30 while retaining the accuracy, strength, and reliability expected of a serious hunting rifle.
The Model 721 and shorter action Model 722 established much of the basic architecture that would ultimately evolve into the Model 700. Under the direction of Remington engineer Mike Walker, the design continued to develop with particular attention paid to manufacturing consistency and accuracy. When the Model 700 appeared in 1962, it combined those engineering principles with styling and configurations intended to appeal to a broad sporting market.
Among the traditional Model 700 configurations, the BDL Deluxe became one of the most recognizable.
Where more utilitarian Model 700 variants emphasized simplicity, the BDL paired the action with the visual details associated with a classic American sporting rifle. This 2004 example retains that familiar formula with its high gloss checkered hardwood stock, contrasting dark forearm and grip caps, white line spacers, fluted Monte Carlo comb, cheekpiece, and checkered Remington buttplate.
Chambering is equally traditional. The .30-06 Springfield had already spent nearly a century establishing itself as one of America’s most versatile rifle cartridges by the time this rifle was manufactured. Here it is paired with a 22 inch barrel and an internal magazine with hinged floorplate, producing a configuration immediately recognizable as a classic Model 700 hunting rifle.
This particular example is made more interesting by its optic.
Mounted above the receiver is a Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x scope produced for the Boone and Crockett Club. The front is marked LEUPOLD and a dedicated medallion carries the BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB name. Rather than being merely a standard scope with an external badge, it incorporates specialized branding and a ballistic reticle with additional reference marks below the central aiming point.
The 3.5-10x magnification range complements the rifle’s sporting configuration, providing relatively moderate magnification at the low end while offering additional precision at longer distances. During cataloging, the sight picture remained clear and both the magnification and focus controls functioned correctly.
The rifle also retains its original style front sight, consisting of a hooded beaded blade on a serrated ramp. The rear sight blade has been removed, though its barrel mounted base remains in place.
Condition is notably strong for a sporting rifle manufactured more than two decades ago. Approximately 98 percent of the original blued metal finish remains, with wear primarily consisting of small scrapes and normal operational marks. The bolt remains serial matching.
The stock likewise remains in Fine condition. Its high gloss finish shows several minor scrapes and compression marks, but the traditional BDL furniture and overall appearance remain well preserved.
Most importantly, the bore remains bright with deep rifling and no observed erosion, earning a 10 out of 10 rating during cataloging.
Taken together, this rifle represents the classic Model 700 BDL formula particularly well: .30-06 Springfield chambering, 22 inch barrel, polished blue metal, high gloss walnut styling, and a quality variable power Leupold optic. The Boone and Crockett Club scope adds an unusual and distinctive element to an otherwise traditional American hunting rifle.
For the Remington enthusiast, hunter, or collector of classic American sporting arms, this 2004 Model 700 BDL Deluxe preserves the appearance and configuration that helped make the BDL one of the most recognizable versions of the long running Model 700.
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