Krico Model 700
Kriegeskorte GmbH · Rifle · Discontinued · 1963
Also known as: Krico 700, Kriegeskorte Model 700
Overview
The Krico Model 700 is a German bolt-action sporting rifle introduced in 1963 by Kriegeskorte (Krico) as the long-action sibling of the Krico Model 600. Built for heavier and longer hunting cartridges including the .308 Winchester, it pairs a turn-bolt action with a walnut sporter stock and was commonly fitted with a set trigger for precise game shooting. Production continued until 2005, when Krico ceased manufacture of its repeating rifles.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3200 g (112.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1120 mm (44.09") |
| Barrel Length | 600 mm (23.62") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Set |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3592 J (2649 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Set Trigger, Sporter Stock, Scope Mount Ready, Long Action
Variants
- Krico Model 700 Luxus - Deluxe
- Krico Model 700 Stutzen - Full Stock
Production
Production years: 1963-2005
Sold across the 600/700/900/902 family of Krico bolt-action sporting rifles before repeating-rifle production ended in 2005
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Kriegeskorte
Discontinued: 2005
Notes
The Model 700 is mechanically a long-action version of the Krico 600 series and shares its trigger and stock options. It was offered in numerous calibers from 6.5x57mm up through magnum chamberings; the .308 Winchester chambering is comparatively scarce.
Background
The Krico name is an abbreviation of Kriegeskorte, a German firearms family whose business dates back to an 1878 arms and ammunition wholesaler founded by Robert Kriegeskorte in Esslingen.