Remington 700 BDL to single shot question

[Timon]

I have a custom build Rem 700 BDL clone in a Bell and Carlson tactical stock. I only use the rifle as a single shot one, never using the magazine. A while back, I put a single shot follower on the rifle, to make it easier to load single shot. I simply placed the single shot follower on top of the magazine spring and it has worked great.

I would like to put this action and barrel assembly into a Benchrest single shot stock. I’m not sure what I should do about the follower though. The one I have is sold everywhere and appears to be made out of aluminum. My concern is, if I glue the follower in place permanently and it wears down, how will I replace it easily? Is there one someplace that is made of steel, or something a bit more stout than this soft aluminum? Or, how can I mount the aluminum follower in the action, so that I can easily get it back out, if it’s permanently mounted wears down?

Thanks so much for any info you might be able to offer.

Scott

 

[10XSHOOTER]

Red Loctite. you can heat it a little and the follower will tap out

 

[Will Henry]

Personally, I think, by the time it wears down enough to be concerned, you won't remember what you were worrying about. I set up the ss follower in mine with a piece of foam beneath it. This allowed the follower to float a little and it worked out well. WH

 

[jds holler]

I have done exactly what you desire, with Okie ingenuity.
I dropped my Rem 700 ADL into an old 40x single shot walnut stock.
I was in a hurry to get even a temporary solution, and took a slice of bamboo flooring and cut it to fit in the space required, with the desired shape for single shot function. I didn't use any permanent retention, just a close fit, and it actually moves around a little.
That's been seven or eight years ago, and thousands of rounds. jd

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004707470?pid=344951
This should fit your action better for that purpose. I am assuming the one you have now is the Score High type that fits in the magazine.

 

[Timon]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1004707470?pid=344951
This should fit your action better for that purpose. I am assuming the one you have now is the Score High type that fits in the magazine.

Yes, the one I have is the “Score High” one. I thought that there was a better one out there, I just was not sure if its name, or where it was sold. Thank you very much.

Scott

 

[swd]

JB or any epoxy will work fine and 30 seconds with a torch and it will come right back out again if you want to remove it.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Yes, the one I have is the “Score High” one. I thought that there was a better one out there, I just was not sure if its name, or where it was sold. Thank you very much.

Scott

I’m pretty sure the PTG one is made of aluminum also, but I don’t think that should be of any concern.

 

[Paul Hilgedick]

I had a single shot follower in a 40X for several years. A little release agent on the follorer. I put a dab of bedding compound in the stock. Fastened the action and stock together. When I pulled the action out of the stock the follower layed in the bedding compound. This was a ST1000 Shehane Tracker stock.

Paul H

 

[Allen Corneau]

My R700 has an aluminum single shot insert which has at least 7,500 rounds on it, probably more. Not a single sign of wear or damage to be seen.

 

[jds holler]

I have a hard time believing that those cheesy commercial models could possibly work as well as a custom cut and fitted bamboo cartridge ramp from "jd Industries". jd

 

[Rat Rifle]

My R700 has an aluminum single shot insert which has at least 7,500 rounds on it, probably more. Not a single sign of wear or damage to be seen.

Now that the OP knows the options, I cannot even visualize wearing out an aluminum follower ???

 

[jds holler]

Now I've got to come up with something for this Ruger American I just got. Single loading it is like trying to stuff a cat in a bag.
jd

 

[ebb]

The "soft" aluminum follower will without a doubt will last longer than the barrel. When it is time for a barrel it will be out of the stock and changing it will be no big deal glued or not. Shoot, have fun, worry about the little stuff when it is an issue not before. If you decide to glue it in a good heat gun will soften it up so it can be removed easy.

 

[Bc'z]

Zack at Old Dominion Custom Rifles custom fit a follower to fit my Bighorn TL2 making a smooth bottom to the receiver versus gluing it to the bedding.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Now I've got to come up with something for this Ruger American I just got. Single loading it is like trying to stuff a cat in a bag.
jd

JD, I think ShopRuger actually has a single shot bottom metal for it.https://shopruger.com/Ruger-One-Shot-Sled/productinfo/90987/

 

[jds holler]

JD, I think ShopRuger actually has a single shot bottom metal for it.https://shopruger.com/Ruger-One-Shot-Sled/productinfo/90987/

Thanks Krack! Imma have to get it. Goes against my grain to buy something that I could spend three days making. -- But I think the old SSI check went in this week so I'm feeling flush. jd

 

[Fast14riot]

Only needs a couple drops of JB in two or three places to hold it. The stock/bedding will hold it in. PTG makes one contoured to match the action radius. Davidson makes one with a flat bottom on outside.

I'd hate to see what my aluminum action would look like if you ever wore out an aluminum SS loading ramp!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

https://shopruger.com/Ruger-One-Shot-Sled/productinfo/90987/

Thanks Krack! Imma have to get it. Goes against my grain to buy something that I could spend three days making. -- But I think the old SSI check went in this week so I'm feeling flush. jd

Good deal, that will be interesting to see how you like it. I was trying to find a thread protector for a friend the other day and had remembered seeing that.

 

[jds holler]

I'd been looking at one that "Ragged Hole" was sposed to have, but couldn't find it on their site. This ones a done deal now. Thanks again. jd