Remington 700: Nail, Pin, or Rivet Through Stock?

swellcat · November 9, 2011, 12:09 AM

Howdy.

This is an unfired (though maybe not unmodified?) Remington 700 in 6.5x55mm.

Can someone please tell me what that gold horse shoe nail-looking piece is visible forward of the bolt handle and above/just forward of the trigger guard? Seems strange, and I wouldn't say it improves the aesthetics of the gun.

Jim Watson · November 9, 2011, 12:22 AM

It is a real Remington part; my 6mm had it.
It is a cheap reinforcement for the thin web of stock wood between the magazine well and the trigger mortise. I don't know if it is threaded like the brass stock repairs Brownell sells or just a piece of rod.

swellcat · November 9, 2011, 12:38 AM

Kinda bizarre, isn't it? Why wouldn't the factory countersink that horse shoe nail and then cover it with wood?

Jerry45 · November 9, 2011, 01:14 AM

Have no idea what it’s for. Never really thought about it. My early 70’s 06 has it and I know its factory because I purchased the rifle new.

Scorch · November 9, 2011, 02:06 AM

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Why wouldn't the factory countersink that horse shoe nail and then cover it with wood?

You mean like Winchester did to the reinforcement on the Model 70 (they countersunk the reinforcement and put black resin in the hole)? Because that would be an additional step im manufacturing, and the 700 was supposed to eliminate as many steps as possible. And yes, it is threaded. That's the way the rifle comes, get used to it.

James K · November 9, 2011, 11:45 AM

IIRC, those pins are not only threaded but epoxyed in, so don't even think about trying to remove it unless you want to destroy the stock. It is there for a reason, and there is no reason to remove it.

Yes, there are alternatives, like a screw with two escutcheons, but the pin is simple, cheap, and effective.

Jim

swellcat · November 9, 2011, 04:04 PM

Thank you for the helpful replies.

briandg · November 9, 2011, 06:34 PM

That's not a nail head or other artifact. the rod goes in, and it is peened a bit then filed to fit.

If you really, seriously hate it, take it to either your smith or your basement and bore out a hole that is just barely deep enough to accept a shallow bit of veneer, ivory, micarta, or whatever decorative item you want.

A person could make a couple of inserts with your initials on them, even.

Don't do this with your 10 volt craftsman drill. It can only be done with drill press and table vice, using a forstner bit, to avoid any possible chipping. Burr out the brass a bit so that the brad point isn't having to fight the brass.

I'm sure you can figure something out, but whatever it is, it has to be thin.

James K · November 9, 2011, 07:13 PM

Even with a solid drill press setup, there is a chance of damaging the stock and making things worse. IMHO, if it offends your sense of aesthetics, you offend pretty easily.

Jim

November 9, 2011, 12:09 AM	#1
swellcat Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2011 Location: Cowtown, Texas Posts: 3	Remington 700: Nail, Pin, or Rivet Through Stock? Howdy. This is an unfired (though maybe not unmodified?) Remington 700 in 6.5x55mm. Can someone please tell me what that gold horse shoe nail-looking piece is visible forward of the bolt handle and above/just forward of the trigger guard? Seems strange, and I wouldn't say it improves the aesthetics of the gun. Last edited by swellcat; November 9, 2011 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Image restored

November 9, 2011, 01:14 AM	#4
Jerry45 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2000 Location: Metairie, Louisiana Posts: 890	Have no idea what it’s for. Never really thought about it. My early 70’s 06 has it and I know its factory because I purchased the rifle new. __________________ Guns are not dangerous! People are! RKBA!

November 9, 2011, 12:22 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,541	It is a real Remington part; my 6mm had it. It is a cheap reinforcement for the thin web of stock wood between the magazine well and the trigger mortise. I don't know if it is threaded like the brass stock repairs Brownell sells or just a piece of rod.

November 9, 2011, 12:38 AM	#3
swellcat Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2011 Location: Cowtown, Texas Posts: 3	Kinda bizarre, isn't it? Why wouldn't the factory countersink that horse shoe nail and then cover it with wood?

November 9, 2011, 11:45 AM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	IIRC, those pins are not only threaded but epoxyed in, so don't even think about trying to remove it unless you want to destroy the stock. It is there for a reason, and there is no reason to remove it. Yes, there are alternatives, like a screw with two escutcheons, but the pin is simple, cheap, and effective. Jim

November 9, 2011, 04:04 PM	#7
swellcat Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2011 Location: Cowtown, Texas Posts: 3	Thank you for the helpful replies.

November 9, 2011, 06:34 PM	#8
briandg Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2010 Posts: 5,468	That's not a nail head or other artifact. the rod goes in, and it is peened a bit then filed to fit. If you really, seriously hate it, take it to either your smith or your basement and bore out a hole that is just barely deep enough to accept a shallow bit of veneer, ivory, micarta, or whatever decorative item you want. A person could make a couple of inserts with your initials on them, even. Don't do this with your 10 volt craftsman drill. It can only be done with drill press and table vice, using a forstner bit, to avoid any possible chipping. Burr out the brass a bit so that the brad point isn't having to fight the brass. I'm sure you can figure something out, but whatever it is, it has to be thin.

November 9, 2011, 07:13 PM	#9
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Even with a solid drill press setup, there is a chance of damaging the stock and making things worse. IMHO, if it offends your sense of aesthetics, you offend pretty easily. Jim