rem 700 lighter firing pin spring?

[cjmac]

So how much of a advantage is there to having a lighter firing pin spring? Will it help with the bolt lift being any easier?

 

[cjmac]

I know the factory spring is huge and kinda binds up in the bolt body. That has to make bolt lift a little stiff. Is there different weight springs? I know someone that duracoated the action and it helped a LOT

 

[Webster]

I think the spring is compressed when closing the bolt not when opening. Resistance to opening is most likely from the case shoulder pressing againt the chamber? Hot loads? I bought a firing pin assembly for my Rem 700 from Tubbs or Whidden I forget which. My rifle had a 40 YO spring I figured it was time to replace it. It was a drop in replacement. No pins to drive out. Feels like the original setup.

 

[dkhunt14]

I have seen the lighter springs and firing pins cause bad vertical at long range off of a bench. They say that 40x guy on here can change them and make them lift better. I have no experience with this. But I have seen the guys in 1000 yard BR put in the lighter firing pins and the guns went from shooting good to shooting terrible. Fire control is an important part of accuracy. Matt

 

[Erik Cortina]

I have seen the lighter springs and firing pins cause bad vertical at long range off of a bench. They say that 40x guy on here can change them and make them lift better. I have no experience with this. But I have seen the guys in 1000 yard BR put in the lighter firing pins and the guns went from shooting good to shooting terrible. Fire control is an important part of accuracy. Matt

Dans40X on this forum is the man, send the bolt off to him and he will make it right.

 

[butchlambert]

Erik is correct. Check with Dans40X. Fire control is very important. I'm sure not a fan of light firing pin springs. Bolt lift is more than the firing pin spring weight.

 

[Scott Harris]

Agree with Erik about timing the bolt: not lightening the spring. I've had ignition problems when the spring weight drops below 21 lbs or so...get fliers. Do not recommend lightening the spring below the standard weight (24lbs). In fact, some manufacturers use heavier springs (28lbs or so) to ensure good ignition, but this does make the bolt lift heavier. I'd suggest sticking with the standard weight but check it over time because the remington stock springs do not last long. Wolff makes great replacement Remington springs.

 

[Erik Cortina]

I think the spring is compressed when closing the bolt not when opening.

I just read this reply. This is incorrect, the spring will compress when opening the bolt. If the bolt compresses any when closing, it is a timing issue.