Normal wear pattern?

[allen529]

This is a Remington 700 bolt in a trued action. Is it possible the lugs would need to be relapped and head space reset?

Thanks

 

[hogpatrol]

This is a Remington 700 bolt in a trued action. Is it possible the lugs would need to be relapped and head space reset?

Thanks

If that gouge is as bad as it looks, lapping isn't going to get the job done.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

Looks like a normal wear pattern on a factory 700.

 

[dmoran]

^^^ +1 .... I see it as Alex does, like a normal wear pattern on a factory 700.
The lugs do not look to have been single point cut (trued),
Donovan

 

[allen529]

^^^ +1 .... I see it as Alex does, like a normal wear pattern on a factory 700.
The lugs do not look to have been single point cut (trued),
Donovan

I agree with you. Looks like I am going to have some work done. The edge of the bolt on the first picture showing wear are rounded. I am thinking of getting a new bolt because of that.

Thanks for the replies..

 

[Ggmac]

I'd be more concerned with the fact your lower lug is in contact and your upper isn't , typical of remington . The angled sear engagement , with undersized bolt bodies and oversize receiver bolt raceway , preloads your lower lug . Good article on it by Bill Calfee in older Precision shooting .

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I dont see that that action has been trued at all

 

[jkohler]

Lapping does more bad than good. You'll just lap a angle on them

 

[DCRYDER]

Did you color the locking lugs with a Sharpie to check for contact or is that bluing worn off?

If you colored them and tried to check for contact with the firing pin assembly and trigger installed, like Ggmac said, the rear of the bolt will be lifted and the top lug will lose contact.

 

[allen529]

Did you color the locking lugs with a Sharpie to check for contact or is that bluing worn off?

If you colored them and tried to check for contact with the firing pin assembly and trigger installed, like Ggmac said, the rest of the bolt will be lifted and the top lug will lose contact.

Ahhhh I did do that. I will have to remove the trigger to retry it.

Thanks

 

[Ggmac]

Who told you it was "trued" ? What year was it built , is a newer action ?
Why did you want to do more work , because of the bolt lugs ? Did you change barrel or bolt ?

 

[butchlambert]

Start using a lube on your lugs and continue using it.

 

[allen529]

Start using a lube on your lugs and continue using it.

Hey butch, I do but I cleaned it off for this check. After having a brass extraction issue.

 

[allen529]

Who told you it was "trued" ? What year was it built , is a newer action ?
Why did you want to do more work , because of the bolt lugs ? Did you change barrel or bolt ?

I bought the Rem 700 SPS in 2008 and had an Obermeyer 10t put on by a Smith who shall remain nameless but has done work for several members on this board. He was paid to true the action and chamber the barrel. You're looking at only the rear of the bolt lug. Everything else has been done and this rifle is capable of winning matches and has won one state championship but I am not here to admonish the Smith. I had problems with some brass chambering and extracting and noticed the rear edge of the bolt being rounded or sheared off. I use Rem Gold grease on the lugs and keep them lubed except when I cleaned it off for the sharpe test.

As for more work being done I am thinking about going to a custom bolt just to eliminate any question but if I don't have to then that's just more money I can use to get reloading supplies.

Thanks

 

[butchlambert]

I bought the Rem 700 SPS in 2008 and had an Obermeyer 10t put on by a Smith who shall remain nameless but has done work for several members on this board. He was paid to true the action and chamber the barrel. You're looking at only the rear of the bolt lug. Everything else has been done and this rifle is capable of winning matches and has won one state championship but I am not here to admonish the Smith. I had problems with some brass chambering and extracting and noticed the rear edge of the bolt being rounded or sheared off. I use Rem Gold grease on the lugs and keep them lubed except when I cleaned it off for the sharpe test.

As for more work being done I am thinking about going to a custom bolt just to eliminate any question but if I don't have to then that's just more money I can use to get reloading supplies.

Thanks

I think you answered your own problem. Hard chambering and extraction means improperly sized cases. Maybe a minimum chamber with a die not sizing properly or longer than normal brass at the headspace datum.

 

[Ggmac]

The lower lug " problem area " I think is a non issue , if it the peening in the anti bind groove .
Did it also have the Firing pin bushed ?
I'm glad it's a shooter . I agree I doubt anything shown is your issue , it's going to be a reloading procedure issue I think .
Good luck

 

[allen529]

The lower lug " problem area " I think is a non issue , if it the peening in the anti bind groove .
Did it also have the Firing pin bushed ?
I'm glad it's a shooter . I agree I doubt anything shown is your issue , it's going to be a reloading procedure issue I think .
Good luck

NO, I neglected to have it bushed. I should go ahead and do it but just haven't done it.

I haven't had problems resizing before but usually on ly neck size but after three or four firings it's time to do a set back. I will review my steps and settings just to make sure.

Thanks

 

[Ggmac]

The reason I ask is almost all of the Rem 700 sps have some primer cratering with normal loads and was wondering if yours does ?
Thanks