Replacement bolt

[RockyMtnMT]

We have a stainless Remington action that was originally a 300rum. Looking at using it for a build for a 280 Ackley. Will need a new bolt for the smaller cartridge.

What are the thoughts on using a chromolly bolt in the stainless action?

Steve

 

[lilharcher]

if you are going to Cerakote or coat with some other method, then you shouldn't have a problem.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

if you are going to Cerakote or coat with some other method, then you shouldn't have a problem.

Yes we would cerakote. I was more worried about the differing hardness of the two different metals.

Steve

 

[bigngreen]

From what I've been told by more knowledgeable persons is all the bolt heads are chrome molly, I've swapped them back and forth several times with no issues or second thought.

 

[Deleted member 46119]

I've done it plenty.

Lube you bolt. Lug to action mating surfaces. Portions that slid on the action.

A little goes a long way. It's really to stop wear and galling.

 

[sable tireur]

We have a stainless Remington action that was originally a 300rum. Looking at using it for a build for a 280 Ackley. Will need a new bolt for the smaller cartridge.

Have you stopped to consider that the feed rails and feed ramp have been machined to accommodate the much larger diameter cartridge? Yes, a new bolt with a smaller bolt face will solve one problem but it certainly doesn't solve the feeding problem.

Besides ordering a new bolt, the way to avoid feeding issues is to use a DBM designed for the '06 cartridges and adjusted to feed the Ackley shoulder.

Regards.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Have you stopped to consider that the feed rails and feed ramp have been machined to accommodate the much larger diameter cartridge? Yes, a new bolt with a smaller bolt face will solve one problem but it certainly doesn't solve the feeding problem.

Besides ordering a new bolt, the way to avoid feeding issues is to use a DBM designed for the '06 cartridges and adjusted to feed the Ackley shoulder.

Regards.

We decided to order a new action for the build and save this one for something else.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 46119]

We have a stainless Remington action that was originally a 300rum. Looking at using it for a build for a 280 Ackley. Will need a new bolt for the smaller cartridge.

What are the thoughts on using a chromolly bolt in the stainless action?

Steve

It needs to be an XX-Nosler.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

It needs to be an XX-Nosler.

We have a 27 Nosler. The 280 Ackley is just a really nice cartridge. Will be nice for light weight rifle that can be used without a brake. We plan to brake this one and have a replacement cap for it.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 46119]

Trade the guy with the 30-06.

 

[RockyMtnMT]

Trade the guy with the 30-06.

That would have worked out well, but we have a new one on its way.

Steve