Mike Walker who headed the team at Remington that developed the Remington 700 has passed away at 101 years of age.

Mike Walker discussing Model 700 History - YouTube

I had the distinct pleasure to meet Mike and I was able to purchase some rifles and ammunition from him. I just got a call from the retirement community where the Walkers lived and I was informed he passed away. I believe he was in fairly good health until the end. Mike was married a second time and he and his wife each have a daughter. The daughters have stated they do not want condolences.

The you tube video of him I posted is just like I knew him. He still had a gun smith shop in his home at 101 and just finished building a benchrest rifle. I believe he loved to shoot benchrest and metallic silhouette. I believe he still holds a record for a five shot group at 100 yards with a maximum dimension between shots of .047 inch!

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As a great fan of the Remington Model 700, I also had the priviledge of meeting Mike a number of years ago and agree that he was a great designer and even more important, a very good and decent man. We are diminished by his passing. All my very best to his family and many friends. Joe Kent

May he rest in peace - great thread, thanks.

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What a life! By all accounts he was a sharp, articulate guy, and his designs will live on for many more years. RIP Mr Walker.