The Remington 700 CDL is a .30-06 Springfield bolt-action rifle built around classic American walnut and blued steel. It handles well in the field and shoots consistently at the range. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 700 CDL 
• Caliber: .30-06 Springfield 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.4 lbs. 
• Overall Length: 44.5 inches 
• Finish: Satin American Walnut with Satin Blued barrel 
   

Features 

• Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, a caliber with a long track record for deer, elk, and most North American big game 
• 24-inch barrel gives good velocity and acceptable length for open-country hunting 
• Adjustable X-Mark Pro trigger lets shooters dial in pull weight to preference 
• American walnut stock with satin finish; drilled and tapped for scope mounting 
   

Usage 

The bolt cycles smoothly for quick follow-up shots on deer or at the range. At 7.4 lbs., it's on the heavier end for a carry rifle but that weight helps with steadiness on longer shots. The walnut stock and blued barrel give it a traditional look that most modern synthetic-stocked rifles don't attempt.

Owners of the Remington 700 CDL in .30-06 tend to focus on two things: the looks and the accuracy. The walnut stock and blued finish hold up well to the classic aesthetic, and most shooters report tight groups at distance without much fuss.

The .30-06 chambering gets consistent praise for versatility — it handles deer, hogs, and elk without needing to swap rifles. The 24-inch barrel is often cited as a good balance point for ballistic performance without being unwieldy.

Weight comes up as a complaint. At 7.4 lbs. unscoped, it can wear on you during a full-day pack-in hunt. A few users also note that the lacks some ergonomic refinements found in later models, though most see that as a fair trade for the traditional profile.

The general take: a reliable, accurate rifle with a look that a lot of modern options have abandoned. Hunters who want a do-everything .30-06 without a plastic stock tend to land on the CDL as a solid pick.