Bolt handle broke off

[Punisher29073]

I picked up a 700 in 300WM. I was getting ready to work up some loads and working the bolt and the entire handle snapped off. Judging by the corrosion between the handle and bolt, it looks like it has been poorly attached for a while.

Anyways, now would be the time to make it 100% right. It has what appears to be Remington handle cutoff with a 5/16" stud welded to it for the handle. I like this set up but figure a one piece handle with the threaded end would be stronger. I am also interested in putting some screws in the handle to the bolt.

Can y'all suggest some one frome the 'hide that can get this done. Better ideas are also appreciated.

Ryan

 

[bh-ltr]

Check these guys out:
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...lt-knob-install-pricing-has-been-reduced.html

Check out the products on their site and see the screw reinforcement they've done on the pic of the phoenix knob.
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~Brett

 

[Punisher29073]

They look great. Everything I wanted right there. Thanks.

Ryan

 

[RyanScott]

Impossible. The hide tells me every time I mention this issue that it doesn't exist!

OP, if I were you instead of having a knob threaded on I'd have a longer handle welded on. Same price as just a knob without welding.

 

[Turk]

I think it's been proven that other then cosmetics the screws don't add much. Get it tig welded,or better yet; get a one piece bolt from PTG.if I am not mistaken GAP used to do the screws, but due to their findings they have dropped them.

 

[Punisher29073]

Thanks for the heads up on the screws. The action has been trued with this bolt. If I were to get a new bolt, that would change headspace and what not wouldn't it? I believe this one was silver soldered and not very well at that so the weld should be much stronger. Correct?

Ryan

 

[scudzuki]

Check these guys out:
http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...lt-knob-install-pricing-has-been-reduced.html

Check out the products on their site and see the screw reinforcement they've done on the pic of the phoenix knob.
Home Page

~Brett

The reinforcing screw is mostly cosmetic.
The wall thickness of the bolt at that location is so thin that the screw has practically no thread engagement.
If the handle is going to get ripped off the bolt, that little screw ain't gonna stop it.
I added the screw to one of my bolts but discovered it wasn't worth the trouble, although it looks kinda cool.

Joe

 

[Turk]

In theory; yes.

 

[Red_SC]

Accurate Ordnance just rewelded mine back on. Great job, fast, and much less expensive than I expected.

 

[BookHound]

We used the screws mostly to hold the handle in place during the laser welding. I very much agree screws alone won't remedy the issue.

Mark

 

[Blackbrush]

Has anyone ever seen this with a Winchester?

 

[19Scout77]

Has anyone ever seen this with a Winchester?

Nope, nor will you as iirc, the bolt handle IS NOT held on with silver solder.

 

[was21]

Has anyone ever seen this with a Winchester?

Yes
Just finished repairing a Winny bolt handle that had spun on it"s splines.

 

[redneckbmxer24]

It's happened to me. One of the first things I do to a Remington is send the bolt off to have the handle removed, solder removed, welded, and screwed. Never had an issue with one after that. It will cost you about $150 all said and done but its worth it.

 

[Punisher29073]

That's what it looks like for my future. Thanks for all the help.

Ryan

 

[RyanScott]

It is much rarer on Winchesters but has occurred. When D'arcy Echols builds a rifle they pin and weld the handle to prevent it from failing.

 

[Beyschaefer]

I've watched three people rip the handle off their Rem 700 bolts... To be fair, one guy was using a big block of wood to try and open his bolt - so I don't really count that one as a "rifle problem". The other two were not abusing their rifles, just using them.

I've said for a long time that the Rem 700 was never the "best" rifle design, just the one that one the marketing war.

If it was me, I'd rather drop the time, effort, and money into a new PTG bolt than repair and update the flawed design.
But I am admittedly biased.

 

[Sharpsman]

Hmmm....check the PRICE on a new one piece bolt from PT&G!!

 

[Ring]

PTG........

 

[swampbuck]

Pacific Tool & Guage

 

[Punisher29073]

If I were to buy a one piece PTG, wouldn't I need to get the action re-trued with it? Admittedly the one piece design is the strongest, but then I have to redo a lot of the action work that this one already has. If I am wrong in the presumption, then that is definitely the way to go.

Ryan

 

[bh-ltr]

You shouldn't have to. I'm no expert here on this but you should just need to get the face resquared (which probably isn't that necessary. But there would be a bit of work involved in insuring the head space is set properly. However you may just get lucky and have it end up really close out of the box. Probably not though Murphy and all.