New Remington 700's

[dan belisle]

Sounds like flaw in the firearm system to me. Hitting a bolt open on a piece of wood shouldn’t cause it to fall off.

Sounds like like mechanical abuse to me, and I've worked with and on machinery for going on half a century. - dan

 

[dan belisle]

As if anyone doesn't want to hear from Hungry lol.

Wouldn't want to see any of the non one-piece bolts subjected to that...although Bergara says their bolts often break before the handle weld fails in testing lol.

With Dan's mishap, given a wrong powder/big overpressure situation, I'm actually kinda impressed the bolt handle falling off was all that was wrong. Not, yknow, a catastrophic or something on the front of the bolt like an extractor/ejector and its housing cracked or blown off making the bolt a paperweight anyway.

Not making excuses for a bolt handle falling off, more like just saying if I was told to bet on whether or not my bolt is scrapped after that with any gun, I wouldn't put much money on the table. Or my face behind it haha.

I had to replace the extractor as well. I figure I still got away lucky. - dan

 

[Joel]

Hey the piece of the bolt that holds it wasn't blown off. How bout if it was a Sako or M-16 style...

 

[dan belisle]

Hey the piece of the bolt that holds it wasn't blown off. How bout if it was a Sako or M-16 style...

Then hopefully that would still be retained within the receiver ring. Hopefully. - dan

 

[todbartell]

I've seen two bolt handles come off a 700, both were smashed off to open the bolt

 

[dan belisle]

I've seen two bolt handles come off a 700, both were smashed off to open the bolt

From what I've seen over the decades, that is the usual failure mode when it does happen. I did see a 788 bolt handle that came off while cycling the bolt, and upon examination there was just one tiny spot of solder on it. Bad QC that day I guess. - dan

 

[45C]

I've seen two bolt handles come off a 700, both were smashed off to open the bolt

Have you seen any other brands smashed open? If so did the bolt handles come off.

 

[Joel]

Wouldn't wanna try it with the TIKKA setup either TBH. But then I really hope "beat the bolt open with a block of wood" isn't on my dance card any time soon either.

 

[45C]

Wouldn't wanna try it with the TIKKA setup either TBH. But then I really hope "beat the bolt open with a block of wood" isn't on my dance card any time soon either.

It happens, especially if your a high volume reloader.
Sometimes a man gotta do what a man’s gotta do .. lol

 

[Joel]

It happens, especially if your a high volume reloader.
Sometimes a man gotta do what a man’s gotta do .. lol

LOL Ain't saying I never pulled a goof while reloading! Just haven't had to do that one yet!

Lookin at the dovetail on the bolt that holds the handle into the Tikka...yeah. I don't think I'd lay big money on that surviving the Buford Pusser bolt opening either.

 

[45C]

LOL Ain't saying I never pulled a goof while reloading! Just haven't had to do that one yet!

Lookin at the dovetail on the bolt that holds the handle into the Tikka...yeah. I don't think I'd lay big money on that surviving the Buford Pusser bolt opening either.

Reloading errors are not the only cause of a stuck bolt, all I’m saying is that a bolt handle should be capable of taking a quick solid smack without falling off.

I think rems had an issue with their handles , back in the day.
Maybe they changed the way they attached them?

Anyway a stuck bolt is a good way to mess up a long anticipated range or hunt day.
Some stones ya just gotta walk tall and give it a good wick smack. Lol

 

[45C]

Anyone purchase a new Remington 700? What are your thoughts? Any issues with the rifle? Any feedback is appreciated.

Also Ill add... anyone seen any one sale?

I doubt there’s a lot out there right yet as it’s only early in the release date.
The BDL looks awesome though

 

[45C]

Anyone purchase a new Remington 700? What are your thoughts? Any issues with the rifle? Any feedback is appreciated.

Also Ill add... anyone seen any one sale?

I doubt there’s a lot out there right yet as it’s only early in the release date.
The BDL looks awesome thoughView attachment 683740

 

[Ranger Dave]

CDL rifles always looked sharp. I was just wondering if anyone had shot the new versions yet. I own SPS from 10 years ago. The finish is poor but shoots very well.

 

[dan belisle]

CDL rifles always looked sharp. I was just wondering if anyone had shot the new versions yet. I own SPS from 10 years ago. The finish is poor but shoots very well.

I've read a couple of testimonials on US sites. Seems they are pretty accurate. Havent got my hands on one yet though. - dan

 

[DOUGLAS D]

Only one problem ever with the M700 of the dozen I’ve owned.
It was a new out of the box BDL in 300 Win Mag bought in 1980.
I fired 2 rounds of factory 180 grain and both rounds locked the bolt up tight.
Yes I too did the 2x4 solution and the bolt handle withstood my stupidity.I returned the rifle and took another just like it that I carried for the next 30 years.
No issues with it or any other 700 that followed.

 

[tiriaq]

Have you seen any other brands smashed open? If so did the bolt handles come off.

I have seen Mauser and Lee Enfield handles broken off.

 

[Hunter7]

So who is making Remington guns now, and where are they made?

 

[dan belisle]

I have seen Mauser and Lee Enfield handles broken off.

Yes, also Wby's, and one bent to hell Win 70. - dan

 

[0faustus0]

So who is making Remington guns now, and where are they made?

Same facility as before in Ilion, New York. The new company is called RemArms ....

Basically, same facility .... same workers .... most have been rehired .... but new management and a new legal entity ...