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Remington 700 Varmint Special .223 Rem

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Varmint Special in .223 Rem — added after the .222 Rem version to capture the growing commercial demand for the AR-platform-adjacent cartridge. Heavy 24" barrel and Monte Carlo walnut stock.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: .223 Rem

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 1969, United States

Weight: 9 oz

Overall length: 43.5"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Varminting