Receiver options

[USMCsean]

Hey Gents,

I bought a rifle in the hopes of using the receiver as a done since the work had been done on it already. Once the rifle was torn down and gone though, it was discovered that the rear of the receiver had not been "decked" or flattened, according to the spec for the Remington RACS chassis. Too much was taken off the rear. So I am left with a fully blueprinted action, where the rear is too low for the RACS. Can this action be saved? Is it worth trying to recoup some money by selling it? Could it be used on something else as is? Looking for help here.

 

[jcmullis2]

It can be repaired but it’ll probably cost more than it’s worth. Can you build the area up with an epoxy? Maybe try something like JBweld. Kinda like bedding it. That’s what comes to mind. That or weld the material back up and remove the right amount next time. Good luck with this and let us know how it turns out

 

[b6graham]

@LongRifles Inc. @MikeRTacOps

 

[vinniedelpino]

Devcon?

Id give it a go.

 

[whatsupdoc]

Couple of pictures would help but unless its completely screwed up you should be able to shim it.
How much extra did they remove?

EDIT: you say too low but that would mean not enough was removed.

 

[LRI]

The "go-to" product for repairs these days seems to be epoxy.

I'm not sure why exactly, but I can assure you that there are other options that are far more permanent.

Happy to help.

C.

 

[AllenOne1]

Is the action milled to much or is the chassis off a bit? Either way it seems like it could be shimmed with metal shims or by using epoxy to adjust and close the gap.

 

[Nate87]

If it's for your A6 build, I'm sure there is a suitable solution where you get to retain that action. If not, and depending on your timeline, you might take that up with Remington but I doubt that will get you anywhere. Another option will be to repurpose that action for possibly an A5 build? Possibly easier to fit in a bedded stock than chassis?

 

[jcmullis2]

The "go-to" product for repairs these days seems to be epoxy.

I'm not sure why exactly, but I can assure you that there are other options that are far more permanent.

Happy to help.

C.

It sure is and I think it’s bs but I see people using it everywhere. They’re using epoxy to build up the ways and saddles on lathes and milling machines. I couldn’t believe that one. Build up the metal and machine it down to spec. That’s the right way. Anything else is Jerry rigged. Spray welding would probably work on it. How would you suggest he repair it?

 

[Youngjoonni]

It can probably be repaired but sometimes the fastest and cheapest option is to buy a new action and recoup some of the cost by selling the "defective" unit. It would also help with the reselling if it were ever to become an option.

 

[LRI]

It sure is and I think it’s bs but I see people using it everywhere. They’re using epoxy to build up the ways and saddles on lathes and milling machines. I couldn’t believe that one. Build up the metal and machine it down to spec. That’s the right way. Anything else is Jerry rigged. Spray welding would probably work on it. How would you suggest he repair it?

Over the years I have become a big fan of Silicon Bronze filler rod and my TIG welder. A close friend of mine labeled it "Machinists Bondo" so that's what I call it too.

If a guy is ok with coating the action afterward it's a great fix for stuff like this. I've also used Silver solder but SB is far easier imo to work with.

 

[jcmullis2]

Over the years I have become a big fan of Silicon Bronze filler rod and my TIG welder. A close friend of mine labeled it "Machinists Bondo" so that's what I call it too.

If a guy is ok with coating the action afterward it's a great fix for stuff like this. I've also used Silver solder but SB is far easier imo to work with.

Those both sound like good options. Even if the heat from those repairs change the shape of the action a little blueprinting should take care of it.

edit. If I was the OP I’d box that mess up and send it to you and be done with that bs. Just saying