Gunsmithing Question on need for new bolt with a new barrel

[RESQGUY]

Hey guys,

I'm in the process of having a new barrel and recoil lug installed on a Rem 700 SA. I know that the stock bolt will work as far as headspace and function goes, so do I need to order a new bolt to reap all of the benefits of accuracy? Thanks guys.

 

[flatland1]

Have your 'smith check the OEM bolt for lug engagement with the action, and to see if there's run-out of the boltface. Depending on how close it is to g-t-g, there may not be much benefit to replacing it with a custom bolt.

If, on the other hand, you're also wanting an extended bolt knob, .060" firing pin & matching FP hole, maybe a different type of extractor....you may as well go ahead with a custom bolt with these features included. Only exception to that would be if you're capable of doing the work in the first paragraph yourself.

 

[ugsly]

I always sell my old bolt when its new and buy a PTG one piece with all the bells and whistles that I like. Just up to you and how long you want to wait, I talked to them yesterday and they are 8-12 weeks on bolts depending on what you want.

Casey