BROKEN REM 700 Bolt!

[Dosing]

That looks awful :/

Doesn't seem like the smartest move. How much did that cost to get done if you don't mind me asking??

P.s. That picture looks like the bolt is sat on the feed port of a M2 .50cal lol

Not mine. The pic is from Hoopers, who list it as a 50$ job.
There was a rash (at least on the internet) of bolt handle failures about 10 years ago. This job became a belt and braces response, to the idea that if the solder failed, that the screws would buy you some usefulness.
I agree it isnt a pretty answer, but having the bolt come apart during a hunt, a 'tactical' situation was seen as far worse. Back then there also wasnt as many options, it was usually this or TIG to back up the brazing.
Granted, remmy could just make a one piece bolt as well, but what can ya do.

 

[gunrunner8]

IMHO the middle screw is least usefull, the one away from handle ball I would leave as is but the one closest to bolt ball should be somehow (50%+) stronger.
Dosing is right, without tig welding, those screws would be hunters peace of mind while hunting with Remington's "quality brazed" bolt.

 

[LordEvilPepper]

My first remington rifle was my last... the bolt handle came off while I was chambering a round to shoot a buck. It was a lot of money to have it sent in and I got a used bolt back... hurrah....
(that rifle and how replacement was handled was my final straw for dealing with P&D, left me high and dry in the last month of hunting season after i just doled out all my banked cash on a new gun)

Working at WSS, we would occasionally open a remington box from the factory and find a detached bolt handle....
that and a lot of brand new 870's that wouldn't cycle a round either as the detent was outta spec.

 

[duncansuds]

Ignore the bad Remington posts... they are a bit like seagulls.

What you have experienced is not that common when you think 7 or 8 million have been produced... but it does happen and it is very annoying to the owner.

It can be repaired and will probably last forever. If you decide to replace the bolt, make sure the replacement has the original style 700 extractor. They are very strong and a major component in what makes a 700 the strongest, safest 2 lug action made.

Wouldn't hurt to listen to a real gunsmith, maybe not take too much into account what your average Internet professional has to say.

 

[duncansuds]

The 3 screws are a waste of time. They will fail if it isn't properly silver soldered or welded.

And again....

 

[Eagleye]

I know that it happens...have seen it a couple of times since I first bought a 700 of my own back in the early 60's.

It has never happened to me, and I sure do like my 700 Remingtons. I have a 700 on it's 3rd barrel, and still has the original extractor.

So, as far as I'm concerned, the bashers on here can go fly a kite.

The OP seems to have a good take on the whole thing.

Guntech knows of which he speaks.

Just get it fixed properly [silver soldered or TIG, and never look back]

Regards, Dave.