Remington 700 ADL

The Remington 700 ADL is the entry-level configuration of the Model 700 bolt-action family—built on the same legendary 700 action as the BDL and SPS but with a synthetic stock, internal magazine with hinged floorplate, and a streamlined feature set that delivers the 700’s accuracy and reliability at the most accessible price point in the lineup. Available in .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Winchester Magnum, the ADL covers every major North American deer hunting cartridge. For hunters who want the proven 700 action without the BDL’s premium features or the custom shop’s prices, the ADL is the practical starting point.

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ADL vs. BDL vs. SPS: The 700 Configuration Hierarchy

The Remington 700 family spans several configurations built on the same action. The ADL uses a synthetic stock and internal blind magazine (no hinged floorplate on some versions) at the lowest price point. The BDL adds a hinged floorplate for easier unloading, a higher-grade walnut stock, and enhanced finish quality. The SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) is the current production mid-tier with a matte finish and synthetic stock. All three use the same 700 action with its twin opposed locking lugs and three-position safety. For hunters who want the 700 action at minimum cost, the ADL is the entry point. For hunters who want a hinged floorplate or wood stock, the BDL is the step up.

The 700 Action: Why It Remains the Standard

The Remington 700 action has been the basis for more custom hunting rifles, military sniper rifles, and precision competition rifles than any other bolt-action design in history. The twin opposed locking lugs provide a strong, consistent lockup. The barrel is threaded directly into the receiver without a barrel nut. The trigger is adjustable and has been upgraded throughout the production run. These fundamentals are identical across the ADL, BDL, and custom shop configurations — a hunter who starts with an ADL has the same essential action as a custom 700 built to five-figure specifications.

ADL Combo: Scope-Included Packages

Remington produces the 700 ADL Combo with a factory-mounted scope package — typically a 3-9x40mm scope in rings, bore-sighted from the factory. For first-time deer hunters or gift purchases where scope selection and mounting aren’t priorities, the ADL Combo delivers a complete hunting system ready for zeroing at a combined price below what the rifle and scope cost separately. The included scope is functional for typical deer hunting distances of 50–200 yards and can always be upgraded later as the shooter’s needs evolve.

Caliber Selection for the ADL

The .308 Winchester ADL is the most versatile choice — the cartridge is available everywhere, appropriate for deer through elk, and the most commonly used caliber in precision shooting for easy ammunition sourcing. The .30-06 Springfield is the traditional American hunting cartridge with slightly more energy for larger game. The .270 Winchester is popular for its flat trajectory and is particularly well-suited to open-country hunting. The .243 Winchester is the lightest-recoiling option and is appropriate for youth hunters or those who find larger calibers uncomfortable. All are proven deer cartridges at typical hunting distances.

See the full 700 lineup on the Remington 700 page, browse all hunting rifles, or compare with the Savage 110 as the primary competitor.