Remington 673 Guide Rifle
Remington Arms Company · Rifle · Discontinued · 2003
Also known as: Remington Model 673, Rem 673, Model 673 Guide Gun
Overview
The Remington 673 Guide Rifle is a short-action, bolt-action hunting rifle introduced by Remington Arms in 2003. Built on the compact Model Seven short action, it is distinguished by a 22-inch barrel topped with a full-length ventilated rib, a dark-and-light tan laminate stock with checkering, and an integral iron front and rear sight set. Offered chiefly in .350 Remington Magnum, .300 Remington SAUM, 6.5mm Remington Magnum and .308 Winchester, it fed from a 3-round detachable box magazine and was marketed as a handy, hard-hitting guide and brush gun. Despite its distinctive looks, it had a brief production run and was discontinued in 2004.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1050 mm (41.34") |
| Barrel Length | 560 mm (22.05") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 3 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 860 m/s (2822 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3592 J (2649 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 300 m (328 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Laminated Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 7.62x51mm, 7.62 NATO
- .350 Remington Magnum — also known as .350 Rem Mag
- .300 Remington SAUM — also known as .300 Short Action Ultra Magnum, .300 Rem SAUM
- 6.5mm Remington Magnum — also known as 6.5 Rem Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Ventilated Rib Barrel, Iron Sights, Drilled And Tapped Receiver, Laminate Stock, Short Action
Service history
Operators
- Civilian hunters · adopted 2003
Production
Production years: 2003-2004
Short production run; produced only for the 2003 and 2004 model years before discontinuation.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Remington Arms
Discontinued: 2004
Notes
The '673' designation combines the rifle's 600-series pedigree (6), its Model Seven short action (7) and its 2003 introduction year (3). The ventilated rib and retro styling drew comparisons to the earlier Model 600 series.
Background
The Model 673 was a deliberate throwback to Remington's 1960s Model 600 and 660 carbines, reviving the ventilated-rib barrel and stubby short-action profile for a new generation of magnum cartridges. Its brief two-year life has made it a sought-after collector's piece among Remington enthusiasts.