Sling attachment guidance for the Remington 700. Check your exact configuration and both connectors before choosing the McLean Dynamic Retention Sling (DRS). Factory attachment points do not by themselves confirm a direct fit.
Front attachment
Original-stock fitting or aftermarket-stock provision — not confirmed for every configuration.
The 700 action appears in many factory and replacement stocks. Identify any existing front stud, rail or socket on the actual stock. Magpul’s Hunter 700 instructions document accessory provisions for that replacement stock; they do not establish equipment on an original Remington stock.
Attachment details are not confirmed for every configuration. Check the exact model and manufacturer documentation before buying hardware.
Rear attachment
Stock-dependent rear base — not confirmed for every configuration.
Check the rear stock for an installed sling base before choosing swivels. The Hunter 700 instructions include stud preparation locations, which are not proof that a finished swivel base is already installed on your rifle.
Attachment details are not confirmed for every configuration. Check the exact model and manufacturer documentation before buying hardware.
Why this sling on the Remington 700
A hunting or precision rifle is carried for hours and shot once. What matters is that it rides still on the walk in, comes off cleanly, and never has a loose loop to snag when you go prone or into a rest.
The McLean design is a two-point sling with a patented retention system: it cinches tight to hold the rifle against your body hands-free, then releases into a ready position in one pull. It ships in one size and adjusts, so there is no length to choose.
Fitting it
- Clear the rifle. Unload and clear it following the firearm manufacturer’s instructions before fitting any accessories.
- Front: confirm a compatible connector and follow the sling and attachment manufacturer instructions.
- Rear: confirm the matching connector for your stock or rear attachment; do not assume a slot, stud and QD cup are interchangeable.
- Adjust wearing your kit. A setting dialled in without a vest comes up short once it is on.
- Check the transition. It should shoulder without pulling tight across your chest.
Choosing hardware for your configuration
Distinguish the short-action Hunter 700 stock from the long-action Hunter 700L when researching replacement-stock accessories. Their separate instructions are a reminder to identify the stock as well as the action.
A rifle already equipped with front and rear studs may need only suitable swivels. A bare stock requires a stock-specific solution first. Do not buy a generic sling kit expecting it to supply every possible base used across the 700 family.
Questions
Does the McLean Dynamic Retention Sling (DRS) fit the Remington 700?
Compatibility depends on the exact configuration and connectors. Confirm both attachment points and the connector fit before ordering. A factory attachment point does not by itself confirm a direct fit for the McLean sling.
Do I need a snap hook for the front of my Remington 700?
The McLean sling already carries a front hook. Choose a compatible attachment loop or swivel for that hook, and confirm its clearance and closure on your exact setup before buying additional hardware.
What do I need to buy for the Remington 700?
Front: Attachment details are not confirmed for every configuration. Check the exact model and manufacturer documentation before buying hardware. Rear: Attachment details are not confirmed for every configuration. Check the exact model and manufacturer documentation before buying hardware.
What length sling do I need for the Remington 700?
There is no length to choose. The sling ships in one size and adjusts, so the same sling covers carry and cinched retention. Set it wearing the kit you actually carry in — a setting dialled in without a vest or heavy coat comes up short once it is on.
Manufacturer and attachment references
Other firearms we have fitment for
Remington 870 (Tactical/Express)
Remington 1100 Tactical
Remington 870 Wingmaster
Remington 1100 (field)
Remington V3 Tac-13
Ruger American
Tikka T3x
Savage Axis
Firearm photos: Remington 870 (Tactical/Express) — Unknown, Public domain (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 1100 Tactical — Arthurrh, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 870 Wingmaster — RemArms, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington 1100 (field) — Robin Schaefer / Smithsonian Institution, Public domain (United States) (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Remington V3 Tac-13 — RemArms, Used with manufacturer permission (Background removed; image resized and centered.); Ruger American — Sturm, Ruger & Co. Firearms, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Background removed with segmentation and reviewed manual mask corrections; subject cropped, proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.); Tikka T3x — Sako / Tikka, Manufacturer product image (Background removed with segmentation and reviewed manual mask corrections; subject cropped, proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.); Savage Axis — Savage Arms, Manufacturer product image (Background removed with segmentation and reviewed manual mask corrections; subject cropped, proportionally resized and centered on a transparent 1536 × 768 canvas.).
