One wonders what Remington plans for the 50th anniversary of this classic rifle in 2012. The Model 700 BDL shown here is chambered in .25-’06 Rem. and is topped with a Bushnell Banner 4-12X scope.

Of course, if a basic model isn’t quite your taste, you can opt for the Model 700 Tactical Chassis. The .308 Win. variety in this one will set you back $2,900 and the .338 Lapua Mag. is $3,500.

The Model 700 5R in 6.5mm Creedmoor that I bought just before Remington filed for bankruptcy is one of my my most accurate rifles. Additionally, Alpha 1 barrels are geared to long-range shooting.