Remington 700 serial numbers

[gunboat]

Any idea on how to date a 700 by serial number?
I know about the barrel code but my weapon has a P O Ackley barrel.
I have only found info on the barrel codes --

[Call Me Karen]

just call remington

[Enfield47]

Try this site out http://guncollectionsonline.com/remingtonmodel700.htm. I think it might be relying on a barrel code too. If you only have a serial number on the receiver to work with, you might have to contact Remington.

[gunboat]

thanks for the suggestions --
Apparently the only way to date a weapon is by the barrel code -
On the Remington site I did find that the serial number will get you to a date of about 5 years --
It seems the receivers are batch made and kept in bins.
Receivers are removed from bin as needed -- but in no order --
Barrel is stamped after assembly --