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Remington 700 Bolt Replacement
dfletcher
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I have a Remington VLS which uses the "J lock" on the bolt shroud and FP assembly - I doubt I've ever used the feature and am told replacing it may improve accuracy. Personally, I just don't like the look and would like to change it out.
How do I take apart the 700 bolt assembly? Any special tools required? I suppose I can replace the shroud only, but the FP assembly itself isn't all that expensive - if the trade off is spend $10.00 for a shroud but 2 hrs of aggravation as opposed to just unscrewing the entire FP assembly and dropping in a new one for $40.00 I might take that approach.
If it can be done with a few hand tools, I can do it.
Also, do I need anything that is "J Lock" specific or will regular 700 parts work?
How do I take apart the 700 bolt assembly? Any special tools required? I suppose I can replace the shroud only, but the FP assembly itself isn't all that expensive - if the trade off is spend $10.00 for a shroud but 2 hrs of aggravation as opposed to just unscrewing the entire FP assembly and dropping in a new one for $40.00 I might take that approach.
If it can be done with a few hand tools, I can do it.
Also, do I need anything that is "J Lock" specific or will regular 700 parts work?
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Regular 700 parts will work.
As an aside I had to readjust my trigger pull after I replaced my assembly. I also found out that the trigger pull on an empty chamber has some creep in it but when loaded with a dummy or live round the trigger is smooth and crisp. This caused me a lot of frustration as I adjusted the trigger several times with the same result until I figured out what was going on. This is with the old style Rem trigger.
You have the process and the procedure correct. The logic is also good except when you have several to do and the price mounts quickly.
The cocking piece can be gripped in a vise carefully while you pull and turn but using a tool from Brownells or probably even Midway will make this painless and simple.
I made one of these years ago and I've been using it since then. It's probably done 2-3,000 bolts:
http://www.brownells.com/1/1/1253-remington-bolt-disassembly-tool-remington-bolt-disassembly-tool-kleinendorst.html
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=26670/Product/REMINGTON_700_BOLT_DISASSEMBLY_TOOLS
http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?pageNum=1&tabId=8&categoryId=8823&categoryString=649***10398***
There are others, I'm sure.
Best.
I know how to do the "shoe string" FP removal, but I guess that's as far as I can go without the tool. Any suggestions on a "light & fast" FP assembly - if I'm going to replace that part might as well make an upgrade, any "fast & light" assemblies suggested?
http://www.superiorshootingsystems.com/SPEEDLOCK-Speedlock_Firing_Pins.html
Best.