Remmington created the R700 in 1962 and it was put into combat by the USMC in Vietnam as a snipers primary weapon. Since than it has been the basis of many other sniper rifles, such as the M40A1.Its lightweight design comes from its composite stock and carbon/stainless receiver.

Classification: Sniper Rifle Caliber: 7.62x51 mm Action: Bolt Length: 1662mm Barrel Length: 660 mm Weight: 4.08kg Empty, 4.17kg Loaded Magazine: 4 round internal Effective range: ~ 800 meters Cyclic rate of fire: 25 rounds per minute Fire Mode: Single