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When Does an Action Need to Be Re Trued and Lapped
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<blockquote data-quote="Coyboy" data-source="post: 424759" data-attributes="member: 3733"><p>Once it is done properly, it does not need to be done over if the rifle has been well cared for. </p><p></p><p>BUT if the lugs are galled OR the bolt face is eroded, then this would need to be remidied before/during the next rebarrel. I have been sent a few actions that showed some sevier wear. Those that are bad enough may require a new bolt/bolt head, or recutting lugs and abutments. which if bad enough may require repositioning/replacement of the bolt handle for proper primary extraction.</p><p></p><p>I have done complete single point "blueprinting" of 90% of the Remington actions that have gone thru my shop. Some customers request a skim cut and lap to save some money. Most of these guns are capable of sub 1/2 moa. I have seen many more complete BP rifles shoot sub 1/4moa right from the get go. I have only seen one skimmed and lapped rifle do 1/4 moa right from the start.</p><p></p><p>I would recomend the full BP to most customers looking for the most accuracy.</p><p></p><p>If a customer is looking for a 6-7 lb carry rifle for hunting under 300 yards, I would say he could skip the full BP and do a skim cut and lap. He likly wont shoot as well as the rifle. </p><p></p><p> But then again some guys are obsessed with the smallest groups possible. If that is you go for the full action recutting. The difference in price petween the skim and lap and full BP is not that much when considering the cost of the completed project.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Coyboy, post: 424759, member: 3733"] Once it is done properly, it does not need to be done over if the rifle has been well cared for. BUT if the lugs are galled OR the bolt face is eroded, then this would need to be remidied before/during the next rebarrel. I have been sent a few actions that showed some sevier wear. Those that are bad enough may require a new bolt/bolt head, or recutting lugs and abutments. which if bad enough may require repositioning/replacement of the bolt handle for proper primary extraction. I have done complete single point "blueprinting" of 90% of the Remington actions that have gone thru my shop. Some customers request a skim cut and lap to save some money. Most of these guns are capable of sub 1/2 moa. I have seen many more complete BP rifles shoot sub 1/4moa right from the get go. I have only seen one skimmed and lapped rifle do 1/4 moa right from the start. I would recomend the full BP to most customers looking for the most accuracy. If a customer is looking for a 6-7 lb carry rifle for hunting under 300 yards, I would say he could skip the full BP and do a skim cut and lap. He likly wont shoot as well as the rifle. But then again some guys are obsessed with the smallest groups possible. If that is you go for the full action recutting. The difference in price petween the skim and lap and full BP is not that much when considering the cost of the completed project. [/QUOTE]
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