I have a Remington 700 30-06 straight from the factory no modifications except a different scope. Well anyway, the bolt it came with performs fine but the nob looks a little rusty and it's a sore spot on a beautiful gun. I was wanting to know if I there where any custom bolts that are made that would slide right into the gun without sending it to a gunsmith? I'm sorry if there's a similar post to this I searched and found nothing.
Custom Remington 700 bolts
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Re: Custom Remington 700 bolts
Given manufacturing tolerances, you unfortunately cannot simply swap bolts and ensure that the headspace remains the same. At the very least, a measurement must be made using the appropriate gages.
If your concern is simply aesthetic, the cheap-n-simple fix for the problem is some steel wool, a dab of cold bluing, and the regular application of some oil. There are a variety of other firearms finishes that can be applied a home or by a competent gunsmith - everything from spray paint to a baked-on finish. Most of these will be cheaper and easier than a new bolt.
Given manufacturing tolerances, you unfortunately cannot simply swap bolts and ensure that the headspace remains the same. At the very least, a measurement must be made using the appropriate gages.
If your concern is simply aesthetic, the cheap-n-simple fix for the problem is some steel wool, a dab of cold bluing, and the regular application of some oil. There are a variety of other firearms finishes that can be applied a home or by a competent gunsmith - everything from spray paint to a baked-on finish. Most of these will be cheaper and easier than a new bolt.
Re: Custom Remington 700 bolts
If you wanted to go to a tactical style knob without the smith, Kinetic Research Group's bolt lift will get you there.
If you wanted to go to a tactical style knob without the smith, Kinetic Research Group's bolt lift will get you there.
Re: Custom Remington 700 bolts
Well I really appreciate all your suggestions. The badger bolt is kinda what I'm looking for but I don't have the balls to try that to my bolt. I believe I will take Eric's suggestion and use cold blue. It seems fairly easy, just remove every bit of oil and paint from the knob. Then follow the directions.
Well I really appreciate all your suggestions. The badger bolt is kinda what I'm looking for but I don't have the balls to try that to my bolt. I believe I will take Eric's suggestion and use cold blue. It seems fairly easy, just remove every bit of oil and paint from the knob. Then follow the directions.
Re: Custom Remington 700 bolts
Look in the Group Buy Section, Phoenix Custom Rifles is running a special on bolt knobs. If you can find somewhere else that will sell you a knob for less than $65 installed, you will be a miracle worker.
I am sending at least 2 in for knobs, maybe three. Awesome deal.
Look in the Group Buy Section, Phoenix Custom Rifles is running a special on bolt knobs. If you can find somewhere else that will sell you a knob for less than $65 installed, you will be a miracle worker.
I am sending at least 2 in for knobs, maybe three. Awesome deal.
Re: Custom Remington 700 bolts
just received my bolt back from Phoenix with a new handle and love it. i spoke to Keith and told him what i wanted and he made one for me custom.
just received my bolt back from Phoenix with a new handle and love it. i spoke to Keith and told him what i wanted and he made one for me custom.
