Remington MSR / PSR bolts

[physhphude]

I wanted to let everyone know we are working to produce some of the missing MSR/PSR parts. These are awesome rifles, but it seems like there are more chassis’s and actions than bolt bodies and other small parts.

Currently we are working on the bolt stop, bolt body, and firing pin assembly.

If anyone has knowledge about the system,
experience or connections in producing a small run of parts like this please let me know.

Please comment with which parts you need as well as the quantity.

I will keep everyone updated with the progress here as well.

The parts will be marked to indicate that they are not factory original parts. But should function and appear like the factory parts.

When we get to production, Kace at Raider Outdoors will be handling distribution in a separate post. https://raideroutdoors.com/

 

[Hobo Hilton]

More info about your base metal and heat treating would be nice.

 

[physhphude]

More info about your base metal and heat treating would be nice.

We have not gotten to that point yet. Still working on the drawings and finding an outfit to manufacture the parts. A small scale production run is very difficult so we need to know how many units are needed.

If you have knowledge or information on appropriate bolt body materials and heat treatments, feel free to share. Likely it will be a medium carbon chromoly like 4130-4140 and nitrided. But I do not have much knowledge on this subject. Fortunately the bolt body is not a high stress part. (The bolt head, of which factory components are relatively available, take all of the load in this rifle)

 

[Longshot85]

Awesome to see you pumping out parts that don't exist!

How many (approximately) MSR/PSR made it to civilian hands?

 

[Longshot85]

These rifles are amazing. The one on left net me a first round hit at a mile

Awesome! During the day.......or night ?

 

[molonlave]

I support this endeavor! I need the following parts: bolt stop, bolt body, bolt handle, firing pin assembly, barrel nut.

 

[Frank Green]

You should contact Dave Tooley at Tooley Custom Rifles in NC.

For the MSR's that are still in service with the Spec. Forces guys we make the barrels and Dave does the finish work and delivers them.

He would know really good if any spare parts are needed for Big Army.

Barrel extensions I think are needed as well.

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

PS I got to shoot one of the first 4 pre production rifles out to 1200 yards when they brought a couple of rifles to the shop here. Those where in 338 Lapua. We also made a lot of the pre production barrels as well.

 

[physhphude]

Bumping this post.

Please let me know if you want to be in the list.

 

[molonlave]

Add me to the list if you haven't already

 

[iggybomb]

Did this ever go anywhere? Would love to get more parts!

 

[physhphude]

If anyone wants to help with the project please contact me. As of right now, the parties involved in making the parts have all acquired bolts so there isn't much progress right now.

 

[NavyMan22]

Add me to the list please

 

[gyz77]

Did this ever end up getting done? Currently looking for a 300WM bolt.

 

[TrickyPig]

I’d be interested in any update on this work…

 

[cherokeefan03]

Was this project abandoned or do you still plan on looking into a future production of them?

 

[molonlave]

Not to hijack the original thread, but I've made some progress on getting some bolt bodies completed. I have the bolt handle, bolt knob, and bolt head retaining pin completed. I just have a few machining operations to complete on the bolt body. Essentially the helical cut where the cocking piece interacts and installing the timing pin that aligns the bolt head.

I would love to get a count of how many people are in need of complete bolt bodies.

To be completely forthcoming, I have limited opportunities here and there to work on this, due to travel for work. I don't have an estimate when these will be finished. I'm happy post progress here occasionally.

 

[SixtySecondsOut]

Not to hijack the original thread, but I've made some progress on getting some bolt bodies completed. I have the bolt handle, bolt knob, and bolt head retaining pin completed. I just have a few machining operations to complete on the bolt body. Essentially the helical cut where the cocking piece interacts and installing the timing pin that aligns the bolt head.

I would love to get a count of how many people are in need of complete bolt bodies.

To be completely forthcoming, I have limited opportunities here and there to work on this, due to travel for work. I don't have an estimate when these will be finished. I'm happy post progress here occasionally.

@molonlave, I am in need of a bolt body. I know of a few other individuals out there who may also be looking.

 

[Evolved_272]

Not to hijack the original thread, but I've made some progress on getting some bolt bodies completed. I have the bolt handle, bolt knob, and bolt head retaining pin completed. I just have a few machining operations to complete on the bolt body. Essentially the helical cut where the cocking piece interacts and installing the timing pin that aligns the bolt head.

I would love to get a count of how many people are in need of complete bolt bodies.

To be completely forthcoming, I have limited opportunities here and there to work on this, due to travel for work. I don't have an estimate when these will be finished. I'm happy post progress here

Not to hijack the original thread, but I've made some progress on getting some bolt bodies completed. I have the bolt handle, bolt knob, and bolt head retaining pin completed. I just have a few machining operations to complete on the bolt body. Essentially the helical cut where the cocking piece interacts and installing the timing pin that aligns the bolt head.

I would love to get a count of how many people are in need of complete bolt bodies.

To be completely forthcoming, I have limited opportunities here and there to work on this, due to travel for work. I don't have an estimate when these will be finished. I'm happy post progress here occasionally.

So I see you basically duplicated the 3D model that's been floating around... It's close but it's missing a few features, it's been common knowledge that the geometry on the 3D isn't 100% good... If you want more info let me know... Good luck...

 

[molonlave]

So I see you basically duplicated the 3D model that's been floating around... It's close but it's missing a few features, it's been common knowledge that the geometry on the 3D isn't 100% good... If you want more info let me know... Good luck...

100% agree, and I've been spending significant time making corrections. I would love any info you could share. I'm currently working up a jig to time the handle to the body. I should have some updates by the end of the weekend.

 

[molonlave]

@molonlave, I am in need of a bolt body. I know of a few other individuals out there who may also be looking.

Awesome!

 

[molonlave]

I finally worked out a fixture to cut the firing pin head ramp (not sure of the correct nomenclature of that feature). Anyway, I'm satisfied with the outcome. However the initial notch in the 3D model appears to be cut .060" deeper and possibly slightly wider. Initial test seems to suggest the ramp should function just fine.

 

[molonlave]

Next step is to work out a fixture to correctly position and drill for the pin that correctly orients the bolt head. After that, some function testing and metal prep.

 

[Zigjib]

I'm so insanely jealous of you dudes that managed to get an MSR

 

[56Marksman]

Next step is to work out a fixture to correctly position and drill for the pin that correctly orients the bolt head. After that, some function testing and metal prep.

How is the progress on these coming? Interested for sure!

 

[molonlave]

It's coming along. Work seems to get in the way, as it does for all of us. I've carved out some time at the end of this month. I expect to get the locating pins set and metal prepped. Need to decide on a place for DLC coating.

 

[56Marksman]

It's coming along. Work seems to get in the way, as it does for all of us. I've carved out some time at the end of this month. I expect to get the locating pins set and metal prepped. Need to decide on a place for DLC coating.

Awesome, keep up the good work!