Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

[MrOneEyedBoh]

I noticed that when I dry fire my rem700, then start to open the bolt I can hear gritty-ness inside of the bolt as the firing pin cocks back. I have taken apart the bolt before, so I know I can do that. But what would I replace the grease with? I have some Brian Enos slide glide, but thats about it grease wise.

 

[Straight Shooter]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

Once it's sterile inside I use Mobil 1 red fully synthetic grease on the threads and the cocking cam. Go dry on the firing pin in dry areas or very light coating of Tri-Flow or Rem oil to prevent rust. Lubricants attract grit so regular cleaning is a good idea.

 

[allghilliedup04]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

I would disassemble the bolt clean it real well and just maintain good lube on the areas needed. If its gritty but not dry it prob just needs cleaned out a little better.

Pretty much any metal lubes or oil work (within reason) . Smith taught me his mixture he uses, one part synthetic engine oil, one part transmission oil and a slash of hoppes 9. Seems to work... better than clp anyway.

 

[longebow]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

Don't forget to clean the bolt lug area near the barrel. Sinclair International sells a nice tool that holds "dental cotton rolls" and works great to clean an area that is tough to get to without the proper tools.

 

[Boltfluter]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

White lithium grease has worked really well for me on the threads and cocking cam surface. Borden uses this, when they ship you a new action. Hope this helps. Paul.

 

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

thanks guys

 

[Who Dat]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

Buy a bolt dis-assembly tool from Midway makes the job a hell of alot easier and will not mess up your finish.

 

[Kevlars]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

shoe laces also work well to disassemble the bolt.

 

[MrOneEyedBoh]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

I use the shoelace/boot method. Very easy

 

[lonely_wolf]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MrOneEyedBoh</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I use the shoelace/boot method. Very easy </div></div>

So did I, but that bolt tool is worth the money.

 

[ackleyfan]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

Eezox on the inside, and synthetic grease on the lugs and cocking piece!

 

[SCOTTx88]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

If you have the J-Lock thats probably the firing pin spring hitting the inside of your bolt. Easiest fix is to replace it. here's the tools ya need for Bolt work.

 

[Who Dat]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

Scott 88
You are on the money, those are the same tools that I use for tear down, makes life simple.

 

[grass_hopper]

Re: Possible to clean inside of a rem700 bolt?

+1 for the Kleimendorf (sp?) tool. It is worth the $ and saves broken shoelaces. Clean out the interrior, lube the threads with grease and fire!