I'm waiting on my new 700 shroud and I was bored yesterday, so I disassembled the bolt on my rem 700 and removed the j-lock mechanism. Has anyone else done this? problems, experiences. Other than hole in the shroud, it looks gtg?
Gunsmithing Removed J-lock on Remington 700
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Re: Removed J-lock on Remington 700
The issue with the j-lock isn't really with the lock part. The problem is the spring isn't supported by the firing pin properly, and this allows it to be 'wavy' for lack of a better term. The spring then rubs the inside of the bolt and can cause inconsistent ignition.
FYI, if you order a standard shroud, it will not fit with the J-Lock mechinism to my knowledge, you need a new firing pin and striker IIRC.
DD
The issue with the j-lock isn't really with the lock part. The problem is the spring isn't supported by the firing pin properly, and this allows it to be 'wavy' for lack of a better term. The spring then rubs the inside of the bolt and can cause inconsistent ignition.
FYI, if you order a standard shroud, it will not fit with the J-Lock mechinism to my knowledge, you need a new firing pin and striker IIRC.
DD
