Gunsmithing Remington initial build quality

[dbsinh2o]

Thankfully, my new 5R Milspec seems to be a decent shooter, but I can't figure out why Remington doesn't properly (in my opinion, anyway) assemble their rifles.

After my first range session, I noticed that the rear of the two forward sling studs had rotated about 90 degrees. Turns out all three studs were loose.

So I removed the studs, cleaned them (and the stock inserts), and reassembled them with a thin coating of blue Loctite.

After putting an extra half turn on the studs during reassembly, I decided to remove the stock just to make sure that I had plenty of clearance between the forward stud threads and the barrel. The action screws holding on the stock were loose as well!

At least the barreled action seems to be okay, but I can't help but wonder if that's more due to luck than skill on the part of the assembler.

So be sure and check out your new rifle. If it's like mine, they ought to start printing "some assembly required" on the box.

 

[-Snyper-]

Re: Remington initial build quality

This is the exact problem in today's corporate america. Instead of hand assembly, they now go down an assembly line and get tightened by someone/something in a hurry. I agree with you check everything after the box is opened.

 

[Tripwire]

Re: Remington initial build quality

Mmmmm....interesting.

Whenever I buy a firearm, new or used, it gets stripped down as far as possible, cleaned, inspected, then assembled, and everything tightened properly, before it goes to the range.

Shame on me for thinkin' everyone did that.......

 

[buffybuster]

Re: Remington initial build quality

If there ever was a time when you could take a gun out of the box at the range and be confident it was ready to shoot; those days are LONG gone.......

My practice is to take EVERY "new to me" gun apart to, inspect, clean and torque every screw. Then I shoot the hell out of it and never clean it.....

 

[vman]

Re: Remington initial build quality

I do the same.

A very good clean and inspection, and then set all screws to proper torque settings.

 

[dsink]

Re: Remington initial build quality

Remington used to have shooters building rifles. Now that just have employees putting them together. Dont get me wrong, I still like Remingtons but there not what they used to be right out of the box.

 

[jeepwilson]

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Well did it shoot better or worse with the screwa and studs tight?Also in todays world if you want to shut down or ban guns,why not get people into the plants that make guns to poorly assemble?Just a thought.It is sad to hear stuff like this when you got people like myself,who is unemployed,and would love to work at a place like Remington.One thing I have learned through the years is if you like what you do and the people you do it for it will show in what you are doing.

 

[littlerascal56]

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I tear all new guns down, do a full cleaning and inspection, then lubricate and re-assemble. I just got a NIB S&W M41 target pistol in, and rear sight almost fell off the gun. Screws were loose and sight was WAY right...and this comes out of their Custom Shop..so it's not just Remington.

I usually buy new Remington 700's for the barrelled action, and sell off the other parts anyway.

 

[TheWolfpack]

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I miss the days of hand assembly. The mass produced guns aren't the same! Always customize any piece I buy.

 

[SCOTTx88]

Re: Remington initial build quality

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tripwire</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mmmmm....interesting.

Whenever I buy a firearm, new or used, it gets stripped down as far as possible, cleaned, inspected, then assembled, and everything tightened properly, before it goes to the range.

Shame on me for thinkin' everyone did that....... </div></div>

Me too.

 

[blakheaven]

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Well I enjoy getting new rifles and sure when you buy something new there shouldn't be issues where you have to tighten screws but overall rifles built these days are way better machined to last longer in the long run. Ya not as much personal touch, but I kind prefer it that way. Just me