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MR-700
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Marksman's Rifle - model 700 conversion )
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| Due to the popularity of the M700 series rifle and the budget contraints of modern times, the MR-700 rifle system has been introduced. Serious shooters experienced with the M700 realize the rifle has some serious problem areas, hence the substantial aftermarket upgrades available for the rifle. The MR-700 rifle offers a host of options and addresses most known problem areas of the M700 at a cost far below that of the MR-30PG. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The stock of the MR-700 rifle is an MR-30PG aluminum style stock designed to accept the M-700 barreled action. The stock needs no separate floor plate assembly, thus it eliminates the torque setting loss often encountered with the light duty factory 700 floor plate. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The D&L aluminum stock effectively sleeves the M700 action and provides more rigidity to the action. This is especially important when using 700 actions cut for a magazine. |
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| Detachable and internal box magazines on the M700 have been a repeated source of reliability trouble for the M700. The D&L aluminum stock eliminates this problem by converting the standard M700 to the shoot-one load-one MR-700 system of operation. The simpicity of doing the same thing every time has proven more effective than trying to load single rounds off the top of an unstable magazine follower. It is certainly much quicker than operating with a magazine-fed rifle that is plagued with the bolt over base malfunction, or stoppages caused by nose diving cartridges. The D&L aluminum stock holds cartridges near the ejection port for rapid follow-up shot capability. Well practiced shooters have outperformed semi auto shooters in rapid precision fire with this system. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The problematic M700 bolt stop is also replaced with a heavy duty unit on the MR-700. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The aluminum stock fitted MR-700 also provides the shooter with three-point ground contact which results in superb stability. This allows for very precise shooting, and a self-standing rifle in long term situations. The folding front bipod is rigidly attached instead of being clamped on a fragile sling stud. The threaded rear monopod allows for fine elevation adjustment of the rifle from two different monopod positions (under the rear of the stock, or from the underside of the pistol grip). The butt stock is fully adjustable for length of pull, and the cheek piece adjusts to a comfortable height as well. The rubber recoil pad was specifically selected for contour and comfort. It is very effective for positioning the rifle and absorbing recoil. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This pistol grip of the aluminum stock features a 1911 auto pistol angle and profile. The grip accepts 1911 pistol stocks, and allows for ambidextrous use. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The forearm is flat-bottomed to allow for stable support, as well as having multiple rigid mounting locations for the bipod. The forearm also features multiple drain holes for use in wet environments. A barrel bedding block is topside on the long action stock in case an extra heavy barrel is used. (Not required for common factory contour barrels.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The M700's standard fire control group continues to be an area of concern. Experienced M700 shooters are probably aware of unintentional discharges when clicking the safety off or when quickly closing the bolt. It is not uncommon for factory rifles to be delivered with trigger pull weights over 9 lbs. This is obviously not conducive to precision shooting. The M700 manufacturer does not authorize factory trigger group adjustments outside the factory which leaves the precision shooter in a difficult position. Often times the shooter or after market shop will adjust the factory trigger outside of the factory's approval. It is also common for shooters to disable the factory safety lever to avoid lever related problems. Neither of these ideas are recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The MR-700 solution to the factory fire control group is to replace the entire unit with a group authorized for tactical use and properly adjusted for safe and effective operation. (Keep in mind that any changes in a factory firearm may void the warranty, and make sure your department or unit authorizes changes.) The MR-700 trigger group is adjusted to feature safe amounts of sear contact and a 3-4 lb. trigger pull weight. The problematic and snag-prone safety lever does not accompany the new fire control group. The safety lever on the MR-700 and MR-30PG rifles is the bolt handle. A bolt handle in the fully raised position blocks the striker from forward movement, a much safer proposition than trying to block the trigger group with a pivoting lever. All operators are responsible for the safe use of their equipment; do not chamber a round and close the bolt unless it is safe to fire and you are prepared to do so. All firearms are thoroughly test fired for safety, accuracy, and function before leaving D&L Sports Inc.. It is the responsibility of all gun owner/operators to assure their equipment is routinely inspected for safety and function by a professional armorer's program. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The MR-700 rifle comes with an integral picatinny rail for optic mounting on top of the action block. Twenty M.O.A. forward slant is built into the rail to allow for close to long range dial-in of the rifle. Top quality optics and rings are available, including the NXS extreme scope with the D&L tactical illuminated reticle and speed turret. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Two additional picatinny rails are securely mounted on the left and right sides of the forearm to allow for white light or other specialty attachments. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| An optional carry handle/scope protector is also available and highly recommended for the MR-700 rifle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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