one option for a bolt repairYes it will
have to make a new firing pin, think ill scrap this plan and go to plan C
What's wrong with it , maybe another fixit is a spare bolt, I already replaced it with a PTG
I really don't need it, just seeing if I could salvage it
if you do not try something you have never done before, you will always wonder if you could have saved it
there is however, a limit on how far to go
Another fix not commonly done anymore . The factory bolt was assembled with many pieces , the bolt head was one . It was permanently attached but can be cut off and another donor bolt head ( from a bolt with a screwed up cam, handle ,or bolt sleeve threads can be brazed or silver soldered on .I screwed the extractor up a couple of years ago when I faced the bolt face off
[ bushed the firing pin]
with winter coming on, looking for things to due
why not try some experiments on that bolt??
plan c, a M16 conversion is the most practicle
a floting bolthead is a tempting project, havnt given up on that yet
just found a thread from Dresden gun works and Mike Ezell that was very informative
you do not have to make a new pin, you modify the original783 bolthead is a fairly simple way to save your 700 bolt
If anyone has any more ideas or thoughts on this. My interest is [peaked] piqued! lolAnother fix not commonly done anymore . The factory bolt was assembled with many pieces , the bolt head was one . It was permanently attached but can be cut off and another donor bolt head ( from a bolt with a screwed up cam, handle ,or bolt sleeve threads can be brazed or silver soldered on .
No firing pin redo needed . Though if you can do any of these a firing pin rebuild is pretty easy . You could also try a Mauser or 1903 Springfield bolt head and make a controlled round feed 700 with the claw extractor . I've never done this , repeat , IVE NEVER DONE THIS , but have been tempted to a few times . Life's too short at this stage for me to waste time . I'll never finish the projects I started . Good luck
$79.00 from PT&G +shipping783 bolthead is a fairly simple way to save your 700 bolt
Man thats the kind of day Ive been having!Ack! Personal pet peeve. It's: "piqued"!
Sorry. Couldn't help myself.