Gunsmithing Remington 700 .243 bolt

[Buzzsson]

Recently joined after reading several posts and am impressed by the helpfullness of members. I recently was give a Remington Model 700 in .243 from a friend who had just the bolt stolen and have been unable to find one. Anybody have any suggestion?? Thanks for the help.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

complete your profile, then seek a bolt for a .308

 

[cwshooter]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

They can also be purchased aftermarket, but depending on the rifle, it might be a bit pricey.
Whether you find a factory bolt, or buy an aftermarket, have someone check the headspace to make sure it's safe.
CW

 

[2156SMK]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

There's a real good chance that any random bolt you may find or buy will not fit properly.
A small adjustment to headspace usually needs to be made when you swap bolts.
That said, you can buy a PTG bolt from midway.
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=124717

 

[GasLight]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

What are your plans for the gun? If this is a future long range build or something like that, a donor action, I would send the action to a qualified smith like Nathan Dagley and have them fit a PTG bolt to the action. If you are looking for the cheap route for a beat around .243.. then you might be able to find a bolt used on Gunbroker, but as advised above, you will need to have the headspace checked. If there needs to be changes to the headspace, you could end up in a situation where it costs you more money to fix than it would have cost to have a PTG bolt fitted.

Dave

 

[Buzzsson]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

Thanks CW...I have my gunsmith looking also and plan on having him check headspace when/if we find one.

 

[Buzzsson]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

Thanks Randall, I'll check this out. My gunsmith is standing by to check the headspace for me when I find one...

 

[lightman]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

I might have one,or know someone who does.I'll check around some. Pete

 

[308nate]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

I have a couple extra Remington bolts if you still need. I get $105 shipped for them

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stumpranch</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Recently joined after reading several posts and am impressed by the helpfullness of members. I recently was give a Remington Model 700 in .243 from a friend who had just the bolt stolen and have been unable to find one. Anybody have any suggestion?? Thanks for the help. </div></div>

 

[Buzzsson]

Re: Remington 700 .243 bolt

Thanks Nathan! Just visited your website and printed out the contact page. I'll give you a call later today when I get home to discuss with you. Thanks to all for the information!!