Calling Rem 700 Owners!

[birtch3]

Does anyone know off the top of their head, what exactly has to be done to change a bolt knob on a Rem700?

Is it already removable/threaded, or is the bolt+knob one solid piece?

Thanks for any help!

 

[guntech]

It requires forming the present knob into an extension of the handle so it can be threaded. It can be done with a hacksaw and a grinder and a die. It depends on your skills how well it turns out.

 

[romurra]

this is a 'no metalwork' option: w ww.kineticresearchgroup.com/products/boltlift.php . there are various reviews on the web, it does work well.

 

[birtch3]

Unfortunately, this is what I figured!

Thanks for the help guys

 

[tiriaq]

There is a jig made by Pacific Tool and Gauge that allows a bolt to be held in a lathe, so that the knob can be turned down. Saves a lot of grinder, file and hacksaw time, results are predictable. Just got one of these, and it makes the job much more straightforeward.
A 700 handle can be changed, but it is brazed on, so installing a new one is a pretty serious undertaking.

 

[noneck180]

you can get it done for like $60-$100 with the knob, pretty cheap if you ask me. I think Allen Gun Works does it for $35