Remington 722 parts

[fiocchi]

Hi Guys,
I've been lucky to find a Remington 722 in .222 in the UK. I absolute love this rifle! unfortunately due to the moderator/silencer epidemic that's sweeping this once great nation, the front sight has been removed to make way for a distasteful threading job (thank god retaining full original 26"'s of barrel!). Rear sight removed as well (bastards!).

I'm looking to bring it back to originality, which will require threading removal, re-crowning and fitting a front sight. Ok, barrel will lose 1/2", but I can live with it.

Does anyone HAVE and WILLING TO SELL an original front and/or rear sight for a 722 in .222? I know two places that sometimes sells them in the US, but they are not willing to sell/ship to me in the UK.

Also, if anyone knows the exact distance the front sight is set back from the muzzle, I'd love to know, and/or pictures closeup of an original crown and chamfer

CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE

thanks again Gents!

 

[fiocchi]

Ps. rear sight is the later dovetail variant, not the early two screw drill/tab version

 

[cash_tx]

I'll be hitting some gun shows here in the U.S. in the near future and so will keep an eye out for these parts. In the meantime, could you work out a deal with an AH member in the U.S. to buy them from the U.S. website and then ship them to you?

 

[HuntingGold]

I have 3, 721's. I can photograph and measure sights on those if you wish.

 

[PARA45]

Try this web site below, not sure if they export parts.

Remington 722 Rifle Parts | Gun Parts Corp.

Find Remington Model 722 parts, accessories and schematics with Numrich Gun Parts. Providing rifle parts since 1950.

www.gunpartscorp.com

 

[fiocchi]

Try this web site below, not sure if they export parts.

Remington 722 Rifle Parts | Gun Parts Corp.

Find Remington Model 722 parts, accessories and schematics with Numrich Gun Parts. Providing rifle parts since 1950.

www.gunpartscorp.com

Thanks Para45, I'd love to see the muzzle to front sight set back length and what the muzzle chamfer and crown look like so I can have them re-cut correctly.

Unfortunately these guys don't ship to the UK :-( I'd love if an AH member would be willing to offer a paypal payment acceptance with view of acquiring part and shipping, but I realize few people would be willing to bother as it's really just a pain in their backside to help someone else out.

 

[fiocchi]

I'll be hitting some gun shows here in the U.S. in the near future and so will keep an eye out for these parts. In the meantime, could you work out a deal with an AH member in the U.S. to buy them from the U.S. website and then ship them to you?

Hey,

Oh, please do keep an eye out for the .222 722 front sights and rear dovetail. unlikely to pop up but you never know!

Thanks Bro!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Thanks Para45, I'd love to see the muzzle to front sight set back length and what the muzzle chamfer and crown look like so I can have them re-cut correctly.

Unfortunately these guys don't ship to the UK :-( I'd love if an AH member would be willing to offer a paypal payment acceptance with view of acquiring part and shipping, but I realize few people would be willing to bother as it's really just a pain in their backside to help someone else out.

There are legal issues too with anyone in the US shipping gun parts internationally.

 

[fiocchi]

There are legal issues too with anyone in the US shipping gun parts internationally.

only restricted items requiring an export license though, right? small parts, even cocking pieces, bolt shrouds, etc. are not restricted. barrels, actions, stocks (oddly), bolt bodies are. Not sure about firing pins, not restricted in the UK, but might be for US export. As far as I understand all other peripheral parts are not

 

[robtattoo]

I do!
Well, i sorta do.
I chopped the end off a 721 with the front sight blade & ramp still intact (its a soldered ramp, not screw mounted) & pulled off the dovetail rear with the elevator. These are from a '49 model in .30-06.
Yours for the cost of postage, if they're what you need.
The only difference I'm aware of is that the 721 was a long action, the 722 the short action. Everything else is identical.

 

[fiocchi]

I do!
Well, i sorta do.
I chopped the end off a 721 with the front sight blade & ramp still intact (its a soldered ramp, not screw mounted) & pulled off the dovetail rear with the elevator. These are from a '49 model in .30-06.
Yours for the cost of postage, if they're what you need.
The only difference I'm aware of is that the 721 was a long action, the 722 the short action. Everything else is identical.

My Man!!!!! thank you very much indeed!!!

can I send you a paypal payment and give you a US address to ship to (NH ZIP 03755)? let me know by Private Message and if so what I owe you please I'll chuck a little something on top for your efforts of course!

 

[HuntingGold]

Incredibly cool.

 

[robtattoo]

PM sent!

 

[fiocchi]

all sorted thanks to robtattoo - amazing offer to help me out and exceptionally nice gesture - thank you very much!

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Hi Guys,
I've been lucky to find a Remington 722 in .222 in the UK. I absolute love this rifle! unfortunately due to the moderator/silencer epidemic that's sweeping this once great nation, the front sight has been removed to make way for a distasteful threading job (thank god retaining full original 26"'s of barrel!). Rear sight removed as well (bastards!).

I'm looking to bring it back to originality, which will require threading removal, re-crowning and fitting a front sight. Ok, barrel will lose 1/2", but I can live with it.

Does anyone HAVE and WILLING TO SELL an original front and/or rear sight for a 722 in .222? I know two places that sometimes sells them in the US, but they are not willing to sell/ship to me in the UK.

Also, if anyone knows the exact distance the front sight is set back from the muzzle, I'd love to know, and/or pictures closeup of an original crown and chamfer

CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASE

thanks again Gents!

@fiocchi
That's the problem with the US they won't export rifle parts, even something as simple as sights. Something to do with the company needing an export permit or some such rubbish. They don't want you building an illegal firearms from parts.
What I have done is get one of the members on the forum to purchase the item and send it to me as a gift. I do pay them for it but it negates the need to have an export permit.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Thanks Para45, I'd love to see the muzzle to front sight set back length and what the muzzle chamfer and crown look like so I can have them re-cut correctly.

Unfortunately these guys don't ship to the UK :-( I'd love if an AH member would be willing to offer a paypal payment acceptance with view of acquiring part and shipping, but I realize few people would be willing to bother as it's really just a pain in their backside to help someone else out.

@fiocchi
Don't underestimate the generosity of the people on this forum. I have have had members purchase stuff for me in the US and send it to me. I have done the same and sent hard to get items to the USA and England.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

There are legal issues too with anyone in the US shipping gun parts internationally.

@375 Ruger Fan
I think it depends on the part. Things like handgun frames, slide and AR parts yes. Sights sent by a n individual I don't think creat an issue. I have had them sent to Australia without issue. I have had a barrel sent to Australia by Douglas barrels BUT it did have to go thru a third party and I need a B709 import for from our authority.
One of the big problems in getting some items is the sheer cost of postage.
Bob

 

[fiocchi]

Hi gentlement,

Still looking for vintage/original set of remington 722/721 sling swivel loops/assembly - both wood screw.