Jame B, supposedly this is the last year they will be offering the 700 Classic. It makes 25 years they’ve been making this model in different caliber's and this is the last one. You just might have a keeper, so changing stock might be a very good idea. You can read some more on this rifle on Remingtons web page. http://www.remington.com/firearms/ce...700classic.htm
Sound like you have some real good kids who care about there parents. You must have done something right. Good luck with your new rifle.