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If you choose to blue print the action and re-barrel be sure you have a knowable gun smith do the work, as around that time frame and especially with 55-XXXXX actions hardening of the bolt lugs in the receiver can be an issue if more than a 0.001 of an inch or so is taken off of the lugs to true...

Around that time period and especially on 55-xxxxx actions hardening of bolt lands can be an issue if more than a 0.001 inches or so is taken off to true the lands. Just be careful and be sure you have knowledgeable gun smith doing the work.

Had same problem on Rem 700 RR receiver for myself. Have built many and blue printed many Rem 700 for customers with no problems. Just glad it was my rifle with the problem. As you have done I did complete barrel off tear down, re-gauged and checked all dimensions and all was well within...

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