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Truing/working over a Rem700 LA
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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 2694551" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>This is my opinion, for clarification I have several semi custom rifles built on pretty much untouched factory Model 700 actions. They all shoot good and they work. For a budget action that you already own, they're a good choice. However, making one silky smooth and making it feel like a custom would require LOTS of work potentially. First off, most Remingtons have no primary extraction, so you would need the bolt handle pushed forward then soldered/welded on to correct this. Another issue is the finish on the action and bolt. Some are nice and some are rough which would make them feel "gritty" when cycling. Also the bolt to action fit is usually sloppy and without buying an aftermarket bolt or trying to put a sleeve on the factory bolt there's no fixing that. The timing of the action usually is off and you'll have some cock on close where the bolt is stiff to close or feels kind of clunky when closing the bolt. Fixing that requires some effort and isn't easy. Those are all just some of the things that would need to be addressed if you wanted to make a Model 700 feel silky smooth and like a custom action.</p><p></p><p> You can use the action just as it is and not do any of that and besides having some potential primary extraction issues, it would be fine. We're not even getting into the extractor, bolt release, scope mount holes being off center, squareness of the face and lug abutments, magazine box limitations, etc. I'm not trying to dog on any action, the 700 is a good choice for a first time rifle build or budget build. As long as everything is functioning on them, they will make a good shooting rifle. I just don't recommend dumping $500+ into one to make it as nice as possible. You're better off selling the 700 action/rifle and taking that money and the $500 you were going to spend on the 700 to fix it and buy a custom action. I hope this is helpful.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 2694551, member: 69478"] This is my opinion, for clarification I have several semi custom rifles built on pretty much untouched factory Model 700 actions. They all shoot good and they work. For a budget action that you already own, they’re a good choice. However, making one silky smooth and making it feel like a custom would require LOTS of work potentially. First off, most Remingtons have no primary extraction, so you would need the bolt handle pushed forward then soldered/welded on to correct this. Another issue is the finish on the action and bolt. Some are nice and some are rough which would make them feel “gritty” when cycling. Also the bolt to action fit is usually sloppy and without buying an aftermarket bolt or trying to put a sleeve on the factory bolt there’s no fixing that. The timing of the action usually is off and you’ll have some cock on close where the bolt is stiff to close or feels kind of clunky when closing the bolt. Fixing that requires some effort and isn’t easy. Those are all just some of the things that would need to be addressed if you wanted to make a Model 700 feel silky smooth and like a custom action. You can use the action just as it is and not do any of that and besides having some potential primary extraction issues, it would be fine. We’re not even getting into the extractor, bolt release, scope mount holes being off center, squareness of the face and lug abutments, magazine box limitations, etc. I’m not trying to dog on any action, the 700 is a good choice for a first time rifle build or budget build. As long as everything is functioning on them, they will make a good shooting rifle. I just don’t recommend dumping $500+ into one to make it as nice as possible. You’re better off selling the 700 action/rifle and taking that money and the $500 you were going to spend on the 700 to fix it and buy a custom action. I hope this is helpful. [/QUOTE]
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