PTG bolt versus factory Remington bolt

[hoz53]

i just wonder if there is much difference in the firing pin assembly on a PTG replacement 700 bolt compared to a remington factory firing pin assembly? In other words will a factory assembly work fine in a PTG bolt?
I realize the ptg bolt may be oversize to allow it to be fit. Thanks

UPDATE—- I checked the two PTG bolts for this project. The hole for the firing pin in the bolt, I can just get a .078 gage pin in, so i figured these bolts were made for the standard pin size. i took a firing pin assembly from a R700 I have and tried it in these bolts. The pin in it is about .075 dia. It seems to work ok. thanks to all who helped me.

 

[Edd]

I bought a Model Seven bolt from PTG and, by the time I got it in a useable condition, I've got about $450 in it. And it is still has no finish or a knob on it.

 

[paperpuncher]

I have used Rem factory firing pin assembly’s in PTG 700 bolts You need to make sure that the-firing pin tip dia is correct for the bolt you have

 

[hoz53]

I bought a Model Seven bolt from PTG and, by the time I got it in a useable condition, I've got about $450 in it. And it is still has no finish or a knob on it.

yeah all those parts sure add up i know. Im about to find out all about it.

 

[hoz53]

I have used Rem factory firing pin assembly’s in PTG 700 bolts You need to make sure that the-firing pin tip dia is correct for the bolt you have

thats the kind of info i needed— thanks

 

[DirtySteve]

Yes they will work... Just order the correct(Standard) firing pin hole..
You will like the timing of the bolt much better than the factory.. I have 3 or 4 PTG one piece bolts

 

[hoz53]

Yes they will work... Just order the correct(Standard) firing pin hole..
You will like the timing of the bolt much better than the factory.. I have 3 or 4 PTG one piece bolts

i have a couple that came stripped in 700 barreled actions from PTG. Thanks

 

[boltfluter]

The last few I had in for fluting looked odd at first glance. Upon inspection the bolt face and bolt body
where not even close to being concentric. Just when I thought they(PTG) could not mess anything else up, they up their game! Just something else to be aware of when you receive a bolt from PTG.

Paul

 

[DirtySteve]

@boltfluter Just curious how long ago were those bolts made?

 

[boltfluter]

@boltfluter Just curious how long ago were those bolts made?

Steve,
About a year ago or so. Just something to be aware of.
Paul

 

[hoz53]

Steve,
About a year ago or so. Just something to be aware of.
Paul

thanks paul i will check that

 

[WSnyder]

i just wonder if there is much difference in the firing pin assembly on a PTG replacement 700 bolt compared to a remington factory firing pin assembly? In other words will a factory assembly work fine in a PTG bolt?
I realize the ptg bolt may be oversize to allow it to be fit. Thanks

Unless things have changed (PTG is always subject to change) a factory pin will not work in all of the PTG bolts. If you buy a PTG bolt with the .062” Bench Rest Diameter you will need to modify your factory pin or buy a PTG benchrest pin. The difference is not just in the pin diameter, the pin tip is longer. Basically PTG copied the Gre-Tan pin and bushing bolt modification.

 

[jackieschmidt]

If you buy a PTG bolt, I would get one from someone like Carlsbad. He makes sure everything is as it should be.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Unless things have changed (PTG is always subject to change) a factory pin will not work in all of the PTG bolts. If you buy a PTG bolt with the .062” Bench Rest Diameter you will need to modify your factory pin or buy a PTG benchrest pin. The difference is not just in the pin diameter, the pin tip is longer. Basically PTG copied the Gre-Tan pin and bushing bolt modification.View attachment 1310534

Yes the firing pin tip stays in its hole instead of hitting it and hoping it doesnt snag and drag. Should be a mod on any action (if it doesnt have it)

 

[hoz53]

If you buy a PTG bolt, I would get one from someone like Carlsbad. He makes sure everything is as it should be.

Thanks - that sounds like a good idea - in this case though the stripped bolts came in barreled actions so i need to complete them.

 

[hoz53]

Yes the firing pin tip stays in its hole instead of hitting it and hoping it doesnt snag and drag. Should be a mod on any action (if it doesnt have it)

i like the pin thats always in the hole. thanks.

 

[hoz53]

Unless things have changed (PTG is always subject to change) a factory pin will not work in all of the PTG bolts. If you buy a PTG bolt with the .062” Bench Rest Diameter you will need to modify your factory pin or buy a PTG benchrest pin. The difference is not just in the pin diameter, the pin tip is longer. Basically PTG copied the Gre-Tan pin and bushing bolt modification.View attachment 1310534

Thanks for all that info and the pics. It clears it up for me. these bolts are LA so i wonder if they are benchrest style. ill check them tonite or in the morning and post back here.

 

[hoz53]

Unless things have changed (PTG is always subject to change) a factory pin will not work in all of the PTG bolts. If you buy a PTG bolt with the .062” Bench Rest Diameter you will need to modify your factory pin or buy a PTG benchrest pin. The difference is not just in the pin diameter, the pin tip is longer. Basically PTG copied the Gre-Tan pin and bushing bolt modification.View attachment 1310534

i updated my original post. today checked the firing pin hole dia in the ptg bolts.. i could get a .078 gage pin in them so i tried a factory firing pin assembly with a .075 dia pin in it, in the bolts. it seemed to work allright when i tried the bolts in the actions. thanks for the help

 

[Clark]

I have built (4) Rem700s with original bolt and (5) Rem700s with PTG bolt.

I only had firing pin trouble with one stock Rem bolt, a 6mmBR single shot that pierces CCI450 primers and jammed the firing pin. I was antelope hunting based in the basement of log cabin where I disassembled the bolt and cleaned out a dozen primer divots.

 

[hoz53]

I have built (4) Rem700s with original bolt and (5) Rem700s with PTG bolt.

I only had firing pin trouble with one stock Rem bolt, a 6mmBR single shot that pierces CCI450 primers and jammed the firing pin. I was antelope hunting based in the basement of log cabin where I disassembled the bolt and cleaned out a dozen primer divots.

I dont think Ive ever had a pierced primer. (knock on wood). I should check in all my bolts.
Thanks for that info.