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How important is truing threads on a rem 700 action?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1827230" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>It really depends on the quality of the threads and condition. Some actions are cut in one pass and when the operator stopped the tool or spindle there is a line from start to finish down the face of the threads. this needs to be removed in my opinion. Some threads are good but the manufacture used a thread sealer to prevent the bluing salts from entering and corroding the threads over a period of time. This sealer should be removed and the threads cleaned (Bluing has to be neutralized after it has been completed) The other reason to chase the threads is to center the threads on the bolt centerline so everything is concentric and square to the bolt face and bore.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes the threads need only to be brushed and cleaned so the smith has to make that determination based on the condition and quality of the threads. Caution: if the threads are bad and need chasing/re cutting, pre- threaded barrels with standard threads will no longer fit so the smith has to fit the barrel threads to the action.</p><p></p><p>What I have found is that the more precision everything fits, the more forgiving the rifle/pistol is about different ammo and a big factor in it's accuracy.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1827230, member: 2736"] It really depends on the quality of the threads and condition. Some actions are cut in one pass and when the operator stopped the tool or spindle there is a line from start to finish down the face of the threads. this needs to be removed in my opinion. Some threads are good but the manufacture used a thread sealer to prevent the bluing salts from entering and corroding the threads over a period of time. This sealer should be removed and the threads cleaned (Bluing has to be neutralized after it has been completed) The other reason to chase the threads is to center the threads on the bolt centerline so everything is concentric and square to the bolt face and bore. Sometimes the threads need only to be brushed and cleaned so the smith has to make that determination based on the condition and quality of the threads. Caution: if the threads are bad and need chasing/re cutting, pre- threaded barrels with standard threads will no longer fit so the smith has to fit the barrel threads to the action. What I have found is that the more precision everything fits, the more forgiving the rifle/pistol is about different ammo and a big factor in it's accuracy. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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