Question about the 40x .22LRs?

[BenY 2013]

So this may be an ignorant question, but I was just curious. What is the difference between the 40x and a standard Remington 700 action? I am honestly asking I have absolutely no clue when it comes to these guns.

Would it be possible to get a 700 action with the barrel chambered in .22LR and and get the PTG 40x bolt? Would that not work?

Again please take it easy on my ignorance. I'm trying to learn!

Ben

 

[armorpl8chikn]

they are not the same...by a long shot. they have the same footprint, that is all.

No, No and Hell no.

No harm in learnin, then again, when is the last time you saw a, "just converted my 700 to 40x 22lr" thread? A 40x centerfire would also likewise be the same situation. Just can't get there from here. Yes some have done it, Bill Calfee comes to mind...but the view will not be worth the climb.

 

[poison123]

Only the "B" prefix serials were 700 footprint compatible, and the rear action hole on mine is like 1mm off :/

 

[mrspradlin]

Everyone has already answered your question.
Are you wanting a 40x rimfire or an accurate rimfire rifle?
As for ol Bill Calfee he did XP conversions several years ago. And he has anounced he wont take on any new clients.

Let us know what your lookin for maybe we can point ya in some direction

 

[BenY 2013]

I am not wanting one of these at the moment. I was just wondering. Trying to learn all I can! I appreciate the input guys! Thanks

Ben

 

[rideHPD]

If you were going to do it you'd have to cut out the lug abutments for the centerfire bolt, drill and tap for the receiver filler/feed tray/ejector, mount said part, then somehow add lug abutments at the back of the action for the PTG bolt. If you notice on the PTG bolt the lugs are near the midpoint of the bolt, not at the breech end as on a centerfire. That's what I can see, others more familiar with the detailed workings of the 40X RF might complicate it further

 

[mrspradlin]

Bill Calfee did write a book called the art of rimfire accruacy.
Not to bad to read. Lots of his child hood stories.

 

[BenY 2013]

That would probably be an interesting read, thanks for the heads up!

Ben

 

[cjd223]

This is a much better action. Stiller Precision Firearms Lonestar .22lr Action Bill Calfee does not like the Remington 40X action. IMO a Winchester 52D/E is a much better rifle. OTOH so is an Anschutz 54.
Some 40X were made on the 700 action, while others were on the 721. The 700 actions have the rear swept bolt handle. If you really must have a Remington target grade rifle then I would look for a 37. Pricey, but a much better ignition system. Positive ignition is one of the key factors in ultimate accuracy. It all depends on how accurate you want your rifle to be. BTW there is no such thing as cheap accurate ammo. The absolute bottom floor is Wolf MT. I quit using it a while back and switched to Eley Match.