No Pressure Release Hole in Action

[EWaugh]

I noticed this Rem 40X Action has no pressure release hole when the Rem 700 does has one. Is this common for the 40X not to have one?

 

[JohnHenry]

It is common.

 

[EWaugh]

I think the release hole should be there to protect the shooter and the action in the event of a catastrophic failure due to excessive pressure. Why would Remy decide not to have these in their single shot actions, any thoughts on that?

 

[DIBBS]

Why is this posted in the classified section?

 

[NorCalMikie]

Not sure if it was Remington or not but I remember something being said not too long ago about a recall on rifles that "didn't" have the pressure release hole drilled in some actions? The fix was to drill the hole. Someone correct me if I'am wrong.

 

[EWaugh]

NorCalMikie, I also think there should be a hole so I'm leaning towards fixing this before there is a problem. Thank you!

 

[NorCalMikie]

As far as the thread being in the "classified section"? Didn't bother me a bit! ;D

One thing to keep in mind is the action metal can be pretty hard so plan ahead when you start drilling.

 

[EWaugh]

Yea I know. It was an accidental discharge I’m guilty. That happens once in a while. Glad you were not injured. I expect those actions are pretty hard. I’ll probably try a carbide tip drill and copy the Rem 700 for a pattern. I checked the XP100 and it does have a release hole.

 

[NorCalMikie]

Copy the Rem 700 or XP hole position for a pattern. Good thinking. My same thoughts.

 

[Preacher]

Do use carbide, or a spot drill on a round surface like that....

 

[watercam]

And/or spot anneal the location...

 

[rvn1968]

My 30+ yr.old XCKS repeater has the hole.

 

[EWaugh]

Roger that. I did enlarge the scope base holes to 8-40 and the metal cut just fine. so I'm thinking/hopeful this hole drills the same. Thanks for all the good advice! E

 

[Robert]

I noticed this Rem 40X Action has no pressure release hole when the Rem 700 does has one. Is this common for the 40X not to have one?

I dp not think such a small hole would do much to channel gases in case of a blow.

On the contrary, it would constitute a startin gpoint for a break in this crucial area.

R.G.C

 

[EWaugh]

Preacher, on a different topic. Have you ever installed a bolt release on the Rem 700/40X? I have another post asking for lessons learned on this topic. Just wanting to hear from someone that has done it. Thanks.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I've never figured out how that hot gas explosion coming out of the 3 rings of steel are going to make a 90degree turn and go thru a smaller hole than going out the raceway where theres way less restriction. a hall action is the only design ive ever seen that would channel that gas out the side.

 

[JohnHenry]

Per Stuart Otteson's book Benchrest Actions & Triggers, although Mike Walker designed the Model 700, the receiver ring gas port was designed by the marketing department. Walker considered it a nonfunctional hole and eliminated it on 40XBR receivers. The plant occasionally overlooked that detail and some 40XBR receivers have the gas port.