Just picked up a remington 721 for real cheap, only problem is that it doesnt have a bolt. Anyone know where to get one? Will a 700 bolt fit in a 721?
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Need bolt for Remington 721
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Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
So just to verify because I am not an expert with guns. If I bought a new complete 30-06 700 bolt from let say Pacific, Tool & Gauge for my 30-06 721, Other than having a clearence problem with the stock it should fit without any other modifications. Sorry for the lack of knowledge but if someone could walk me through the process that would be great.
So just to verify because I am not an expert with guns. If I bought a new complete 30-06 700 bolt from let say Pacific, Tool & Gauge for my 30-06 721, Other than having a clearence problem with the stock it should fit without any other modifications. Sorry for the lack of knowledge but if someone could walk me through the process that would be great.
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
Yes replaceing the bolt with a PTG Remington 700 bolt will work.
A very small amount of wood will have to be sanded for the 700 stlye handle to work. the straight style handle will drop right in.
The lugs on a PTG bolt are 0.20 thicker front to rear if i remember right so you will probably have to rebarrel the rifle so the headspace will be correct. you will also have to have the bolt timed and handle attached.
Hope this helps
Yes replaceing the bolt with a PTG Remington 700 bolt will work.
A very small amount of wood will have to be sanded for the 700 stlye handle to work. the straight style handle will drop right in.
The lugs on a PTG bolt are 0.20 thicker front to rear if i remember right so you will probably have to rebarrel the rifle so the headspace will be correct. you will also have to have the bolt timed and handle attached.
Hope this helps
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
Great, thanks for info. It sounds like a trip to the local gunsmith will be in order to get this thing put together correctly.
Great, thanks for info. It sounds like a trip to the local gunsmith will be in order to get this thing put together correctly.
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
Also have your scope base checked the rear bridge height is .017 lower on 721s 722s and early 700s so current production bases may have issues without shimming or bedding you could bend your base and or scope if your not careful.
some trigger info here http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1795879
good luck
Also have your scope base checked the rear bridge height is .017 lower on 721s 722s and early 700s so current production bases may have issues without shimming or bedding you could bend your base and or scope if your not careful.
some trigger info here http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1795879
good luck
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
Sounds good, this my first bolt action rifle, got it for $20.00! figured it was worth a shot for that price. was thinking of turning it into a military looking sniper rifle with performance and having the look being considered. Hopefully since I picked this up for so cheap it will save me some $$$ in the long run. Thanks again for the info, if anyone has anything to add please feel free.
Sounds good, this my first bolt action rifle, got it for $20.00! figured it was worth a shot for that price. was thinking of turning it into a military looking sniper rifle with performance and having the look being considered. Hopefully since I picked this up for so cheap it will save me some $$$ in the long run. Thanks again for the info, if anyone has anything to add please feel free.
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
I have a terminology question.
On bolt action rifles you have a bolt and the action, is the action another name for receiver? Or is it the trigger group?
I have a terminology question.
On bolt action rifles you have a bolt and the action, is the action another name for receiver? Or is it the trigger group?
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
I have a 721 bolt available if you need one cheap. '06 bolt face too.
$50.00 plus shipping
I have a 721 bolt available if you need one cheap. '06 bolt face too.
$50.00 plus shipping
Re: Need bolt for Remington 721
wow 20 bucks!
Got mine for free as a gift
I had my receiver trued and blueprinted.
I would recomend you do the same and have the tang milled to accept the 700 trigger.
Biggest problem with the 721/722s is the Extractor not made any more and 700 Extractor will not work.
PS use the google search lots of good info on the board here.
Good luck!
wow 20 bucks!
Got mine for free as a gift
I had my receiver trued and blueprinted.
I would recomend you do the same and have the tang milled to accept the 700 trigger.
Biggest problem with the 721/722s is the Extractor not made any more and 700 Extractor will not work.
PS use the google search lots of good info on the board here.
Good luck!
