Best 700 action for a build
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The RR typically have less primary extraction in the bolt handle root than older actions.
I’d use either the G or the C, whichever one has the best feel. I normally prefer the G with non-riveted extractor but I’m pretty sure all magnums have rivets.
Examine the bolt lug faces and seats, the bolt face, and firing pin to hole fit.
I’d use either the G or the C, whichever one has the best feel. I normally prefer the G with non-riveted extractor but I’m pretty sure all magnums have rivets.
Examine the bolt lug faces and seats, the bolt face, and firing pin to hole fit.
None of the actions have many miles on them. The C series is a late 80's- early 90's. Was a 7mm rem. The other actions are complete rifles. But I don't mind unscrewing barrels.
Was just curious if there is a better version than another.
Probably use the C.
Was just curious if there is a better version than another.
Probably use the C.
700 prefix serial numbered receivers of A,B,C have hardened/tempered & contoured bolt handles.
D(ISS JLock f/pin shroud),E some scroll embellished/some not the handles were not tempered/hardened 7 not contoured/left rectangle shank to wrist above the knob..
a few F mis-stamped receivers in existence.
G handles to current RR prefix serial number receivers are of "short cam" handle design from 2006 to present when the X Mark trigger groups were introduced.
4,5,6,7,A,B,C,D handles are of "long cam" design & will get the proverbial ding/divot in the cam surface as the handle is .080" out of TIME radially.
E,G,RR handles of 'short cam' design will be .160" out of TIME radially for primary extraction.
S prefix serial numbered receiver have 3 generations from mid 90's to RR's of current production.
TT receiver bolt handles are of lightened/skeletonized in the knob end & underside of the handle shank.
D(ISS JLock f/pin shroud),E some scroll embellished/some not the handles were not tempered/hardened 7 not contoured/left rectangle shank to wrist above the knob..
a few F mis-stamped receivers in existence.
G handles to current RR prefix serial number receivers are of "short cam" handle design from 2006 to present when the X Mark trigger groups were introduced.
4,5,6,7,A,B,C,D handles are of "long cam" design & will get the proverbial ding/divot in the cam surface as the handle is .080" out of TIME radially.
E,G,RR handles of 'short cam' design will be .160" out of TIME radially for primary extraction.
S prefix serial numbered receiver have 3 generations from mid 90's to RR's of current production.
TT receiver bolt handles are of lightened/skeletonized in the knob end & underside of the handle shank.
guntech,
w/all original parts intact-
your 5 digit serial numbered receiver rear bridge will have the broach cut slot that the Mall Ninja's refer to as being stripper clip slotted of which it is NOT...stripper clip slotted.
the firing pin shroud which Rem calls a plug will be of short configuration from left over predecessor 721Long/722Short firing pin assy's.
Bolt lock safety of tumbstone configuration.
2 piece sear/safety bar that were left over parts from the predecessor 721/722's.
trigger housing side plate pins were 4 point staked,aka appeared like an apex bit/cross point stake while later A prefix & later had dome head type rivets bucked to hold side plates/housings together.
No anti bind slot/cut in RH bolt lug.
all serial numbers hand/pencil inscribed @ 6oclock towards aft end bolt body.
rear receiver bridge may need to have a scope base shimmed/bedded since the radius is/was of the predecessor 721/722 radius.
2each #6-48tpi receiver sight/base screw holes in LH aft end of receiver.
bolt handle shank rounded/contoured to wrist above knob.
handle not black,appears to be like faded anodizing as those bolt handles were tempered/hardened so it did not taking hot blueing.
w/all original parts intact-
your 5 digit serial numbered receiver rear bridge will have the broach cut slot that the Mall Ninja's refer to as being stripper clip slotted of which it is NOT...stripper clip slotted.
the firing pin shroud which Rem calls a plug will be of short configuration from left over predecessor 721Long/722Short firing pin assy's.
Bolt lock safety of tumbstone configuration.
2 piece sear/safety bar that were left over parts from the predecessor 721/722's.
trigger housing side plate pins were 4 point staked,aka appeared like an apex bit/cross point stake while later A prefix & later had dome head type rivets bucked to hold side plates/housings together.
No anti bind slot/cut in RH bolt lug.
all serial numbers hand/pencil inscribed @ 6oclock towards aft end bolt body.
rear receiver bridge may need to have a scope base shimmed/bedded since the radius is/was of the predecessor 721/722 radius.
2each #6-48tpi receiver sight/base screw holes in LH aft end of receiver.
bolt handle shank rounded/contoured to wrist above knob.
handle not black,appears to be like faded anodizing as those bolt handles were tempered/hardened so it did not taking hot blueing.
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I believe Otteson said the cutout was a location reference for machining operations, early on. I can't honestly recall if this came from Walker, Otteson, or DeHaas. I could look it up but that would mean actually getting off my ass and it's hot and I'm tired!
And just like many of us here getting long in the tooth
