I tried several searches but did not find what I'm looking for. I must admit, though I have extensive experience with semi-auto firearms, the technical aspects of bolt actions are relatively new to me. Long and short, is it normal for the bolt on a Remington 700 action to move back and forth a slight bit (forward & aft) on an empty chamber after the firing pin has been released (no tension on cocking piece)? Any input would be great. Thanks.
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Rem. 700 bolt movement on empty chamber
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Re: Rem. 700 bolt movement on empty chamber
Yes, it is very normal.
With the striker in the relaxed position all that limits forward and aft movement of the bolt is contact of the locking lugs to the receiver and the bolt handle to the receiver.
Yes, it is very normal.
With the striker in the relaxed position all that limits forward and aft movement of the bolt is contact of the locking lugs to the receiver and the bolt handle to the receiver.
Re: Rem. 700 bolt movement on empty chamber
Thanks for the replies. I figured it had something to do with the head spacing but I wasn't sure.
Thanks for the replies. I figured it had something to do with the head spacing but I wasn't sure.
Re: Rem. 700 bolt movement on empty chamber
Some play is normal, but I, personally, can't positively say over the internet-without seeing your action, that your amount play is normal. I doubt any competent gunsmith would either. Why? Because your idea of "slight bit of forward and aft movement" may be different than mine, or worse, the manufacturers.
Run a set of gauges in it to be sure. Better safe than sorry, especially in this game. If you have a mis-headspaced rifle, your could be in for a ride. My first high powered rifle, when I was 16, was a 30-30 I won at a .22 competition shoot with my dad. I was so excited to get it home. It was a brand new Winchester Model 94. I will never forget the first shot out of it. The case head separated, and the resulting blowback and gasses put me in the hospital. After taking it to the smith, it was determined it was not head spaced correctly and it was replaced by Winchester. That was a brand new gun, 15 years ago.
If its 308 there are probably only 5000 guys on here that have gauges for it. If its not, give Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool and Gauge a call and he will set you up with gauges.
Some play is normal, but I, personally, can't positively say over the internet-without seeing your action, that your amount play is normal. I doubt any competent gunsmith would either. Why? Because your idea of "slight bit of forward and aft movement" may be different than mine, or worse, the manufacturers.
Run a set of gauges in it to be sure. Better safe than sorry, especially in this game. If you have a mis-headspaced rifle, your could be in for a ride. My first high powered rifle, when I was 16, was a 30-30 I won at a .22 competition shoot with my dad. I was so excited to get it home. It was a brand new Winchester Model 94. I will never forget the first shot out of it. The case head separated, and the resulting blowback and gasses put me in the hospital. After taking it to the smith, it was determined it was not head spaced correctly and it was replaced by Winchester. That was a brand new gun, 15 years ago.
If its 308 there are probably only 5000 guys on here that have gauges for it. If its not, give Dave Kiff at Pacific Tool and Gauge a call and he will set you up with gauges.
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