Rem 700 bolt and magazine.

cptmclark · January 31, 2012, 01:44 PM

My 700 adl in 30-06 is my primary hunting rifle. I also like to shoot from the bench, and notice the bolt rotates on sear release. Very little, but a slight roll to the right as the pin moves forward (handle moves down a hair). It feels like there is a lot going on in that bolt, and I wonder if it just has a heavy pin and slow lock time. It's enough that I can not hold the cross hairs completely still on target when dry firing the rifle. Maybe 3/8 " movement on target at 100 yards. That's a lot. Is this normal for the model, or can I fix it?

Also, the blind magazine follower has started not lifting the rim high enough to be picked up by the bolt. The front of the cartridge comes up just fine. Is that likely just a weak spring, or is there something more sinister going on?

Thank you for all help and ideas.

Mike

NESHOOTER · February 1, 2012, 12:35 AM

Mike, I would say it's your trigger that has you pulling off target even dry firing and, then I first just inspect the mag well to ensure its not binding on the follower.

Scorch · February 1, 2012, 11:35 AM

Slight bolt movement when the striker falls is not unusual.

James K · February 1, 2012, 07:15 PM

The magazine follower could be binding, or the action screws are loose and allowing the magazine spring to get between the magazine box and the stock. But NOTE, please. If you remove the stock on that gun, be very careful in reassembly. If the magazine sping does slip between the magazine box and the stock, tightening the action screws will crack the stock.

Jim

January 31, 2012, 01:44 PM	#1
cptmclark Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 432	Rem 700 bolt and magazine. My 700 adl in 30-06 is my primary hunting rifle. I also like to shoot from the bench, and notice the bolt rotates on sear release. Very little, but a slight roll to the right as the pin moves forward (handle moves down a hair). It feels like there is a lot going on in that bolt, and I wonder if it just has a heavy pin and slow lock time. It's enough that I can not hold the cross hairs completely still on target when dry firing the rifle. Maybe 3/8 " movement on target at 100 yards. That's a lot. Is this normal for the model, or can I fix it? Also, the blind magazine follower has started not lifting the rim high enough to be picked up by the bolt. The front of the cartridge comes up just fine. Is that likely just a weak spring, or is there something more sinister going on? Thank you for all help and ideas. Mike

February 1, 2012, 11:35 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Slight bolt movement when the striker falls is not unusual. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 1, 2012, 12:35 AM	#2
NESHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Posts: 517	Mike, I would say it's your trigger that has you pulling off target even dry firing and, then I first just inspect the mag well to ensure its not binding on the follower.

February 1, 2012, 07:15 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	The magazine follower could be binding, or the action screws are loose and allowing the magazine spring to get between the magazine box and the stock. But NOTE, please. If you remove the stock on that gun, be very careful in reassembly. If the magazine sping does slip between the magazine box and the stock, tightening the action screws will crack the stock. Jim