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700 Bolt Fluted & Knob Installed!!! (PICS!!)

DedicatedShooter

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I sent my Rem .308 bolt to Kampfeld Customs last Thursday. Today, only 4 days later, I had my bolt back to me!! I was pumped. They charged $55 for the bolt knob install (I sent my Badger knob in with the bolt) and $75 for the fluting. Here are the pics:

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I Duracoated my scope caps and pod claw attachments too. I'm not sure if I'm going to Duracoat my bolt or not..what do you think??
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you should see what those flutes are going to do to your brass. </div></div>

And what exactly do you mean?? Because I have NO idea what you mean.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DedicatedShooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mike</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think you should see what those flutes are going to do to your brass. </div></div>

And what exactly do you mean?? Because I have NO idea what you mean. </div></div>

Some bolts that are fluted will ratchet on the brass or scrape the brass as the bolt is pulled to the rear. Ratcheting is usually the case with straight flutes. Just put three rounds in your magazine and work the bolt. See if it ratchets while you lift and close the bolt. Work the bolt front to rear and see if it scratches the brass more than normal.

Karls a great guy and he does quality work.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: brand692</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The brass in the mag will drag on the flute and chew it up. That is what he is referring to. </div></div>

Gotcha. I never thought of that, hopefully it's not too big of an issue. thanks!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Leave it black.

1) It will wear fairly quickly.

2) Its beautiful as it is.</div></div>

Yea I'm liking the look as it is now. I'm going to clear coat it with some Duracoat Self Lubricating clear. That should prevent it from rusting at all.
 
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I like the way it looks now. If you decide to duracoat it later, maybe OD in the flutes only.
 
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Beautiful gun. What are the specs?

If it were me, I would probably paint it black, just to make it match. However, it looks gorgeous the way it is.
 
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Looks terrific.
I'd try the OD in the flutes, a great idea, Dark Side.
If it turns out you don't like it, black is easy enough.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: USN_Sam1385</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beautiful gun. What are the specs?

If it were me, I would probably paint it black, just to make it match. However, it looks gorgeous the way it is. </div></div>

Remington 700 SPS .308
AI Chassis Stock
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22 with NPR2 reticle
Harris Bipod with Pod Claws/Skid Feet

Loads:
168gr SMK or AMAX-43.5grs IMR4895-Lapua Brass-CCI BR2- 2.800" COAL
175gr SMK- 45.0 grs Varget- Lapua Brass- CCI BR2- 2.895" COAL

The 168 load, it shoots .5 MOA at 100 yds with both bullets and 1 MOA at 1000yds with the AMAX

The 175 load is still in development but is showing sub moa groups at 100yds. I have a match at Camp Perry in September and this load is going to be used at 1000yds. during the match. The 168 AMAX worked surprisingly well at 1000 at my last match, though the grease ring around the holes on the target showed the bullets were starting to yaw just a little bit. The 168 SMK was hitting the paper completely sideways at 1000 haha. I didn't have time to work up a 175gr load before my last match so I was stuck with the 168s!

I love my rifle, and I can't believe how well it shoots with a stock barrel/action!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KnabstrupperUSA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">get some lower rings and youre all set.</div></div>


I used to have lower rings but the higher rings are more comfy for me because I have a high cheek weld. And with the adjustable cheek piece, it's a no brainer for me.

So thanks for the comment, but they're no good for me.
 
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I've figured out what I'm going to do as far as Duracoating this rifle:

1. Do a 3 color GAP camo on the AICS stock (brown or tan, black, OD green)
2. Clear coat the bolt with Duracoat's self lubricating clear

That's it. Thoughts, comments, suggestions?
 
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I thought about that and I'm still half-tempted to do so. But something about the shiny flutes on that bolt just make me want to leave it alone! haha. I'll give it some time and see how it grows on me.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MilDotZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">D.S.
Are you getting any brass wear from the flutes? I've been thinking about doing the bolt on my new project. Any comments or feed back would be great! Contact info for Kampfeld?

Z</div></div>

www.KampfeldCustom.com

I haven't shot the rifle yet but I'm going to cycle it a few times this evening and see if there is any brass wear. I'll let you know what I find.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tyler Moore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what are the advantages of fluting a bolt? is it all aesthetic?</div></div>

because chicks dig it!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tyler Moore</div><div class="ubbcode-body">what are the advantages of fluting a bolt? is it <span style="color: #FF0000">all aesthetic?</span> </div></div>

in my opinion, that is the only realistic answer.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MilDotZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mostly looks, however it lightens the bolt and adds rigidity at the same time. Anywhere you can save some weight makes these bull barreled monsters easier to lug around!

Z </div></div>

do you mind telling me how removing material adds rigidity?

you <span style="font-style: italic">might</span> shave 1.5 to 1.6 oz by fluting the bolt. maybe you can tell the difference between a 16 lb rifle and a 15 lb 14.5 oz one, but i highly doubt i could. i think choosing a better profile barrel when building a rifle would be a cheaper and easier way to save weight.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MilDotZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The spiral fluting of the bolt gives it more surface area, the more surface area combined with the spiral shape makes it like an I-beam. More strength lighter weight. The key is not to over heat the bolt during machining process, speeds & feeds and coolant type help control damaging factory RC of the bolt. </div></div>

i am sorry but you are flat out wrong if you think a fluted bolt is more rigid than a non-fluted bolt, not that bolt rigidity has much to do with anything in a remington style action since the main stresses are on the lugs and forward.

a spiral fluted cylinder will be less rigid than straight fluted and a non-fluted will be more rigid than both of them. increasing the surface area does nothing for increasing rigidity of the bolt.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MilDotZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The spiral fluting of the bolt gives it more surface area, the more surface area combined with the spiral shape makes it like an I-beam. More strength lighter weight. The key is not to over heat the bolt during machining process, speeds & feeds and coolant type help control damaging factory RC of the bolt. </div></div>

That's some funny shit.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hiddenmongoose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">im also waiting in a state of childish cat like readiness to see how as to whether it chews brass!!! id love to get something similar done </div></div>

To clear up all the questioning as to whether my bolt will chew brass or not, I went out and shot my rifle and cycled the bolt a lot with brass underneath it, the verdict is:

<span style="font-weight: bold"> MY BOLT DOES NOT CHEW UP BRASS </span>

There you have it : )
 
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