SELLING 223 AI Gunsmith Project

[Ken]

This was a 223AI that was built by Craig Slack from Pueblo Colorado. Craig was part of the Bruce Ardis team of long range shooters. It was trued and about everything done to it he could do. It has two barrels that he set up, one is a 29 inch 9 twist, approx 1000 rounds and the other is a 24 inch 7 twist with very few test rounds. It shot very well until I had an over pressure load. The load messed up the Sako extractor and spread the bolt face just enough to make the bolt not usable. As you can see, Craig bushed the original bolt . A gunsmith friend recommended a new bolt from PTG.
I would like one of two things.
1. A gunsmith that will restore the rifle to shooting condition for me.
2. Sell the parts for someone to rebuild for themselves

 

[rockhound78]

I think PTG has new Remington 700 factory bolts for sale

 

[omega1]

Do you have prices in mind for the individual parts?

 

[Ken]

Yes but I need someone to fit it. My trusted gunsmith died.

 

[Ken]

I think PTG has new Remington 700 factory bolts for sale

Yes but I need someone to fit it. My trusted gunsmith died.

 

[DIBBS]

Am sure Chad & Company at LRI could fix you up.

Also probably a number of gunsmiths on this forum
that would do the necessary work and get you back in business.

Personally I wouldn't purchase a bolt from PTG. Too damn many horror stories.

LongRifles, Inc. Store

LongRifles, Inc. Web Store

www.longriflesinc.com

 

[rockhound78]

I wouldn't purchase one of their bolts either, but I am talking about Remington factory bolts

 

[Korn0341]

I would get a bolt from macbrothers.

 

[Beebeetee]

How much for the lot?

 

[natdscott]

This was a 223AI that was built by Craig Slack from Pueblo Colorado. Craig was part of the Bruce Ardis team of long range shooters. It was trued and about everything done to it he could do. It has two barrels that he set up, one is a 29 inch 9 twist, approx 1000 rounds and the other is a 24 inch 7 twist with very few test rounds. It shot very well until I had an over pressure load. The load messed up the Sako extractor and spread the bolt face just enough to make the bolt not usable. As you can see, Craig bushed the original bolt . A gunsmith friend recommended a new bolt from PTG.
I would like one of two things.
1. A gunsmith that will restore the rifle to shooting condition for me.
2. Sell the parts for someone to rebuild for themselves

I suppose you know this, but: if a lod was hot enough to "spread the boltface", then the action needs to be checked out also.

Posting a photo of the boltface might be good, if you are earnestly looking to sell.

 

[Ken]

Dibbs and all others,
Thanks for your replies. I decided to send the package to Long Rifles Inc for their evaluation and hopefully repair.
Good Shooting,
Ken