Rem 700 bolts?

[clemens]

How much difference is between non magnum bolts and actions and magnum bolts and actions? Are bolt body sizes the same only bolt faces are different? Can a magnum bolt be used in a Non magnum action? Hope that makes sense.

 

[Jerry M]

Yes, for Remington Just match the length of the action. Long action bolt for a long action, short action bolt for a short action.

 

[243winxb]

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/blog/short-action-vs-long-action

Remington 700
Short Action – 6.5"
Long Action – 7.35"
Magnum – Longer than 7.35"

Maybe just where the stock holes are? I always thought there was only 2?

 

[tobnpr]

The difference between the magnum and standard receivers are the feed rails.
Bolts differ only in the boltface diameter.

 

[243winxb]

How does bolt timing work with a new bolt? Are tolerances close so all work?

Just asking to learn. Ty

 

[MagnumManiac]

I just swapped out an RR serial number magnum action bolt for an older Sendero bolt, primary extraction timing is restored doing this.
Normally on my builds I buy PT&G one piece bolts, but had this one laying around unused.
The RR bolt timing is useless and is only good for use when testing sized brass.

Cheers.

 

[clemens]

Thanks for reply

 

[tobnpr]

How does bolt timing work with a new bolt? Are tolerances close so all work?

Just asking to learn. Ty

No way to know.
"Should" be fine- but fact remains, most M700's are tight enough for reliable primary extraction, but there are still those that aren't. If you're using a two-piece bolt and find there's too much slop and not enough extraction, the handle will need to be re-timed.