I got a brand new, trued, remington 700 action from NWActionWorks and had my gunsmith chamber and install my barrel the other night. I noticed that when the bolt is closed (but the firing pin is not cocked) there is about an 1/8" of forward/back play in the bolt, but when it is cocked there is no play. Is this something I should be worried about? My other 700 doesn't have this much play if any at all
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Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
with or without a round in the chamber?
with or without a round in the chamber?
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
No round in the chamber. Headspace is good, so there is no play with a round in the chamber.
No round in the chamber. Headspace is good, so there is no play with a round in the chamber.
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
This is normal. I have yet to feel a bolt gun that didn't have play with an empty chamber. If you have a lot of play with a round chambered, that would indicate a headspace issue. You're fine.
This is normal. I have yet to feel a bolt gun that didn't have play with an empty chamber. If you have a lot of play with a round chambered, that would indicate a headspace issue. You're fine.
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
sadly normal for remingtons.
sadly normal for remingtons.
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 707electrician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got a brand new, trued, remington 700 action from NWActionWorks and had my gunsmith chamber and install my barrel the other night. I noticed that when the bolt is closed (but the firing pin is not cocked) there is about an 1/8" of forward/back play in the bolt, but when it is cocked there is no play. Is this something I should be worried about? My other 700 doesn't have this much play if any at all </div></div>
An 1/8" are you sure? This doesn't sound right. Neither of my factory barreled Remington 700s do this.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 707electrician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got a brand new, trued, remington 700 action from NWActionWorks and had my gunsmith chamber and install my barrel the other night. I noticed that when the bolt is closed (but the firing pin is not cocked) there is about an 1/8" of forward/back play in the bolt, but when it is cocked there is no play. Is this something I should be worried about? My other 700 doesn't have this much play if any at all </div></div>
An 1/8" are you sure? This doesn't sound right. Neither of my factory barreled Remington 700s do this.
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
707,
This may better help you understand what could be going on.
Video by hide member Nathan, at Straight Shot Gunsmithing
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=8b2..._medium=text_ur
-Jason
707,
This may better help you understand what could be going on.
Video by hide member Nathan, at Straight Shot Gunsmithing
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=8b2..._medium=text_ur
-Jason
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BiggHertz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">707,
This may better help you understand what could be going on.
Video by hide member Nathan, at Straight Shot Gunsmithing
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=8b2..._medium=text_ur
-Jason
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I figured it was due to improper bolt handle placement on the bolt body, so I checked the timing yesterday and it definitely looks like its off.
Is there anyone out there that can take factory bolt handle off and move it to the correct position or am I going to have to buy a new bolt
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BiggHertz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">707,
This may better help you understand what could be going on.
Video by hide member Nathan, at Straight Shot Gunsmithing
http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=8b2..._medium=text_ur
-Jason
</div></div>
I figured it was due to improper bolt handle placement on the bolt body, so I checked the timing yesterday and it definitely looks like its off.
Is there anyone out there that can take factory bolt handle off and move it to the correct position or am I going to have to buy a new bolt
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
Assuming it is a two piece bolt...
Get in contact with Nathan at SSG...his services include removal and re-installation of bolt handles...he goes one step up and tig welds the handle. See the link below for more info.
http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/websites/index2.php?username=ssgcustomrifles&page=4
Best of luck!
-Jason
Assuming it is a two piece bolt...
Get in contact with Nathan at SSG...his services include removal and re-installation of bolt handles...he goes one step up and tig welds the handle. See the link below for more info.
http://www.tiptopwebsite.com/websites/index2.php?username=ssgcustomrifles&page=4
Best of luck!
-Jason
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
Straight shot Gunsmithing does this type of work.
Regards, Paul
Straight shot Gunsmithing does this type of work.
Regards, Paul
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YAOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 707electrician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got a brand new, trued, remington 700 action from NWActionWorks and had my gunsmith chamber and install my barrel the other night. I noticed that when the bolt is closed (but the firing pin is not cocked) there is about an 1/8" of forward/back play in the bolt, but when it is cocked there is no play. Is this something I should be worried about? My other 700 doesn't have this much play if any at all </div></div>
An 1/8" are you sure? This doesn't sound right. Neither of my factory barreled Remington 700s do this.
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yep, i don't think there is any way there is 1/8" of movement when the bolt is in battery. i've never seen that much room between the bolt handle and the notch in the receiver even in an extreme case.
can you measure it with a feeler gauge to get a more accurate measurement? pull the firing pin and measure between the front of the bolt handle and the notch in the receiver at the full forward and full rear position while the bolt is in battery and post the difference.
too little clearance and you run the risk of the bolt contacting the receiver causing accuracy issues. too much clearance and you run the risk of unsupported cartridge outside the chamber. i personally try to keep mine .005"-.008" between the bolt and any part of the barrel.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: YAOG</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 707electrician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got a brand new, trued, remington 700 action from NWActionWorks and had my gunsmith chamber and install my barrel the other night. I noticed that when the bolt is closed (but the firing pin is not cocked) there is about an 1/8" of forward/back play in the bolt, but when it is cocked there is no play. Is this something I should be worried about? My other 700 doesn't have this much play if any at all </div></div>
An 1/8" are you sure? This doesn't sound right. Neither of my factory barreled Remington 700s do this.
</div></div>
yep, i don't think there is any way there is 1/8" of movement when the bolt is in battery. i've never seen that much room between the bolt handle and the notch in the receiver even in an extreme case.
can you measure it with a feeler gauge to get a more accurate measurement? pull the firing pin and measure between the front of the bolt handle and the notch in the receiver at the full forward and full rear position while the bolt is in battery and post the difference.
too little clearance and you run the risk of the bolt contacting the receiver causing accuracy issues. too much clearance and you run the risk of unsupported cartridge outside the chamber. i personally try to keep mine .005"-.008" between the bolt and any part of the barrel.
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
Alright, its not an 1/8" it just seems like it when I compare it to my other rifle. Its actually about .019" of movement.
Alright, its not an 1/8" it just seems like it when I compare it to my other rifle. Its actually about .019" of movement.
Re: Remington 700-play in bolt when closed
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 707electrician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Alright, its not an 1/8" it just seems like it when I compare it to my other rifle. Its actually about .019" of movement.] </div></div>
Wouldn't worry about it one bit.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 707electrician</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Alright, its not an 1/8" it just seems like it when I compare it to my other rifle. Its actually about .019" of movement.] </div></div>
Wouldn't worry about it one bit.
