Remington 700 “G” Prefix

[HTX_17]

I’ve seen the “G” prefix noted when people are discussing their Remington 700 actions but rarely see any other prefixes mentioned. Is the “G” series special?

If so, why?

Thanks

 

[Stevo86]

E and G prefix actions were used in building m40a3 and A5. 6&7 digit, and. C prefix used for m40 and m40a1. That’s all I know. I think S prefix was used for the xm3 rifles could be wrong on that one.

 

[jpspeeddemon]

G prefix immediately preceded the RR prefix actions of the Freedom Group days. The Freedom Group RR prefix actions are suffered from more QC issues and overall reduction in quality. Generally G prefix and earlier series actions were better quality. Freedom Group no longer owns Remington after the bankruptcy last year. Hopefully 2019 Remington improves the quality of their products.

 

[msu33]

hope so as well. I bought a 5R gen II straight from Remington this year through friends and family program. Fit and finish is excellent, and so far, with what little load testing I have been able to do, it shoots sub moa easily.

 

[Stevo86]

Your rifle will be fine. They are turning out some good shooters this year. I think Remington will make a big comeback. Of course you’ll always have the haters tho.

 

[Campguy308]

I have a G, and it's a shooter. Primary extraction is solid. I have a RR that was a lemon, and it had no primary extraction at all until I put a PTG bolt in it

 

[jpspeeddemon]

I have a G, and it's a shooter. Primary extraction is solid. I have a RR that was a lemon, and it had no primary extraction at all until I put a PTG bolt in it

Yeah the PE on the RR actions is a common issue. I think a gunsmith or two have discussed it in orther threads. There's also youtube videos about it.