Gunsmithing Remy 700 firing pin and spring

[samuraiwarrior23]

Guys I have a Remy 700p in 300ultra and when I took the the bolt apart I noticed the firing pin spring was compressed to the point where its bending in several places is this normal?also is the firing pin and spring on the 300wm the same size as the 300ultra, because both of my 300wm are not like this. ?thnxs

 

[KopfenJager]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

I wouldnt know, but it would make me nervouse til I found out either way.

 

[Brain]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Is it a J-lock version?

 

[Hateca]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brain</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Is it a J-lock version? </div></div>

Most likely even if the little lock isn't even there.

If it looks like the top one you have J-Lock parts.

 

[samuraiwarrior23]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Non J-lock but the spring looks like the top picture.So this is normal?

 

[GasLight]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

They made some firing pin assemblies using the J-lock stuff, minus the j-lock piece on the side. Is your shroud big like the j-lock one? Odds are heavily in favor that you have the j-lock missing j-lock setup.

 

[Hateca]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SAMURAIWARRIOR23</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Non J-lock but the spring looks like the top picture.So this is normal? </div></div>

Like I said, J-Lock parts without the lock. When Remington dropped the J-Lock they still had lots of parts to use and they used them, they just left off the machine step for the little side lock.

You will need to replace the entire firing pin assembly to fix this issue.

 

[toygunner]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

I had a J-lock short action that was kinked like the one pictured above. I replaced it with a fluted steel assembly from PTG. It was reasonably priced and decreased the pull weight slightly. I was told that the spring will rub inside the bolt sometimes causing unlocking issues. (Dave Kiff(source)

 

[samuraiwarrior23]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Thanks guys gonna replace it...

 

[samuraiwarrior23]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Guys I ordered a new 700 long action assembly and when I line the 2 up the new one is alot shorter does the remy 300ultra have a longer firing pin then the 300wm?

 

[PCR]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Is the shroud on the old one longer? Everything should match up but the shroud is bigger on your old one.

 

[samuraiwarrior23]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Yes I believe it is.Im gonna take it apart again and compare,if thats the case then the new one can be used without any issues?thnxs again

 

[samuraiwarrior23]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Ok, I measured both and the Ultramag is 3/8th of an inch longer,so I guess this new assembly is useless to me.

 

[Badshot308]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

Try assembling the new firing pin assembly on your bolt and then uncock the striker while the bolt is out of the gun. See if the firing pin protrudes out of the bolt face by the proper amount.

 

[samuraiwarrior23]

Re: Remy 700 firing pin and spring

I can't even get the new assembly on the bolt and have the bolt close and lock down.Looks like Im gonna just leave it factory for now.