Remington 700BDL 22LR

[Allen]

Back in the early '70's I remember seeing an advertizement I think in the American Rifleman magazine for a Remington 700BDL chambered (not converted) for the 22LR. They were pricey @ $500 in 1970 or so but it was a Remington 700 and it was a BDL. As the ad stated, what rifle should you invest more into rather than the one you will shoot most often which for most of us is a 22LR. I can't find anything on these rifles anymore. Many will say they were never produced but I remember seeing them advertized. Anyone else remember them or have one?

[n64atlas]

What you are thinking of is the 40XB and 40XR sporters. They are very pricey now days. This one just sold on Gunbroker:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=367145623
As you see, it's not a cheep date. They made a single shot and a repeater. They also made a target rifle.
The target rifles are easier to find. I have two 40XB targets and I have two earlier version target rifles based on the 722 Remington actiion
40X targets

[Johnny in Texas]

Like Winchester 52 sporter's most folks could not afford them so few were made.

[dave]

Yeh and when was the last time you priced the 75 sporter? I bought one new in the late '40's, less then 80 bucks. They are now in the low teens!

[Johnny in Texas]

Yeah those too
I like the centerfire receivers in 22 LR
I have 2 52 target and 3 40x target rifle
I would like to find a 52c that needs a new barrel to build a sporter on

[n64atlas]

They are addictive. I have 4 52's and 4 40x's along with 3 513T's a 75T, a Mossberg 44US and 44B. They all shoot very well. I would love to have a Sporter , 52,75 or 40x.