Remington 700 side bolt release question

Ledzep

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  • Jun 9, 2009
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    What does a guy do with the original slot on the bottom of the action for the factory bolt release when a side stop/release is installed?

    Is it generally left alone, or filled some how? I just picked up my first remington 700 and I'm really unimpressed with the factory setup.