Gunsmithing Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
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Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hsss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just buy the whole thing from PTG </div></div>
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Make sure you purchase the whole assembly. The fp on the one with the key is a different length than a standard assy.
I also recommend getting a firing pin that's lightened (flutes cut out of the body) to give you a quicker lock time. I think it's only a few dollars more and worth it IMO.
PTG sells both. Plus they make the shroud in different colors.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hsss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">just buy the whole thing from PTG </div></div>
+1
Make sure you purchase the whole assembly. The fp on the one with the key is a different length than a standard assy.
I also recommend getting a firing pin that's lightened (flutes cut out of the body) to give you a quicker lock time. I think it's only a few dollars more and worth it IMO.
PTG sells both. Plus they make the shroud in different colors.
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
+1 on buying a replacement.
I was unlucky on my purchase date, and had a rem with the J-lock and wanted to get rid of it. So I purchased a replacement assembly from Midway. With new parts in hand, I decided to try and remove the J-lock system from the old assembly. What I found is, you can't. The J-lock barrel cannot be removed and have a working firing pin assembly. And none of the parts are interchangeable between the J-lock firing pin assembly and the standard one.
+1 on buying a replacement.
I was unlucky on my purchase date, and had a rem with the J-lock and wanted to get rid of it. So I purchased a replacement assembly from Midway. With new parts in hand, I decided to try and remove the J-lock system from the old assembly. What I found is, you can't. The J-lock barrel cannot be removed and have a working firing pin assembly. And none of the parts are interchangeable between the J-lock firing pin assembly and the standard one.
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aagifford</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on buying a replacement.
I was unlucky on my purchase date, and had a rem with the J-lock and wanted to get rid of it. So I purchased a replacement assembly from Midway. With new parts in hand, I decided to try and remove the J-lock system from the old assembly. What I found is, you can't. The J-lock barrel cannot be removed and have a working firing pin assembly. And none of the parts are interchangeable between the J-lock firing pin assembly and the standard one. </div></div>
So you bought one of these Callahan speedlock replacement assembly and it still would not work?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/476934/...on-gloss-silver
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aagifford</div><div class="ubbcode-body">+1 on buying a replacement.
I was unlucky on my purchase date, and had a rem with the J-lock and wanted to get rid of it. So I purchased a replacement assembly from Midway. With new parts in hand, I decided to try and remove the J-lock system from the old assembly. What I found is, you can't. The J-lock barrel cannot be removed and have a working firing pin assembly. And none of the parts are interchangeable between the J-lock firing pin assembly and the standard one. </div></div>
So you bought one of these Callahan speedlock replacement assembly and it still would not work?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/476934/...on-gloss-silver
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
As suggested,just buy the whole assembly.PTG is good and so is the Holland. Lightman
As suggested,just buy the whole assembly.PTG is good and so is the Holland. Lightman
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
Gre-Tan rifles sells a replacement for Jlock rifles.
This is it.
http://www.gretanrifles.com/products/details.jsf
Gre-Tan rifles sells a replacement for Jlock rifles.
This is it.
http://www.gretanrifles.com/products/details.jsf
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
When did they start, or produce, the j-lock? I'm fairly new to remmys, but I got an aac-sd and have thought about changing the firing pin to speed things up. I'm curious as to see whether I have or don't have the lock. I'd also like to have that fancy side release added, but its not a necessity at the moment. Rifle is probably a year old or so and has the bolt release on the trigger. Sorry if I'm hijacking. Thanks, Jason
When did they start, or produce, the j-lock? I'm fairly new to remmys, but I got an aac-sd and have thought about changing the firing pin to speed things up. I'm curious as to see whether I have or don't have the lock. I'd also like to have that fancy side release added, but its not a necessity at the moment. Rifle is probably a year old or so and has the bolt release on the trigger. Sorry if I'm hijacking. Thanks, Jason
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacticalJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When did they start, or produce, the j-lock? I'm fairly new to remmys, but I got an aac-sd and have thought about changing the firing pin to speed things up. I'm curious as to see whether I have or don't have the lock. I'd also like to have that fancy side release added, but its not a necessity at the moment. Rifle is probably a year old or so and has the bolt release on the trigger. Sorry if I'm hijacking. Thanks, Jason </div></div>
Check this thread
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1860184
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TacticalJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When did they start, or produce, the j-lock? I'm fairly new to remmys, but I got an aac-sd and have thought about changing the firing pin to speed things up. I'm curious as to see whether I have or don't have the lock. I'd also like to have that fancy side release added, but its not a necessity at the moment. Rifle is probably a year old or so and has the bolt release on the trigger. Sorry if I'm hijacking. Thanks, Jason </div></div>
Check this thread
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1860184
Re: Converting rem 700 firing pin assembly.
very nice link. Explained it well. I'm guessing in their talk of flyers with or without the j-lock, they would have been referring to a lock time issue and it sounds like the lock time issue was causing somebody not to follow through long enough with his shot and caused the flyers. I could be wrong, but that's what it sounds like. I see no reason why a j-lock vs non j-lock would have anything to do with accuracy when all other things are equal. Now the big question....do I want to get my rifle out of the safe just to look, as that would involve walking out to the garage and opening the safe!
So I did and I see no j-lock.
very nice link. Explained it well. I'm guessing in their talk of flyers with or without the j-lock, they would have been referring to a lock time issue and it sounds like the lock time issue was causing somebody not to follow through long enough with his shot and caused the flyers. I could be wrong, but that's what it sounds like. I see no reason why a j-lock vs non j-lock would have anything to do with accuracy when all other things are equal. Now the big question....do I want to get my rifle out of the safe just to look, as that would involve walking out to the garage and opening the safe!
So I did and I see no j-lock.
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