Rem 700 3D model of the action
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rnbra-shooter
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- New Brunswick
Consider this third-hand information at best, but....
I understand that there is a fairly wide range of tolerances to be seen over the years. For example, if you are building (for production, not one-offs) one-piece scope bases for a Rem 700, you can't just measure the distances between the four holes on the rifle action that you have in front of you. You need to find out just how much these dimensions have varied over the years, and make the holes in your base ovalled enough to fit all 700s. Not sure about other important dimensions, e.g. trigger mounting pin spacings, distance from bolt face to action face, etc.
I know of at least one stockmaker who has CNC programs for the various common actions, so that when you order one of his stocks for (e.g.) a Rem 700, he can inlet it for you without having your action on hand. This is sort of the reverse of what you want, don't know if it would be useful to you (or if this is the sort of thing that he might be willing to share freely?).
I understand that there is a fairly wide range of tolerances to be seen over the years. For example, if you are building (for production, not one-offs) one-piece scope bases for a Rem 700, you can't just measure the distances between the four holes on the rifle action that you have in front of you. You need to find out just how much these dimensions have varied over the years, and make the holes in your base ovalled enough to fit all 700s. Not sure about other important dimensions, e.g. trigger mounting pin spacings, distance from bolt face to action face, etc.
I know of at least one stockmaker who has CNC programs for the various common actions, so that when you order one of his stocks for (e.g.) a Rem 700, he can inlet it for you without having your action on hand. This is sort of the reverse of what you want, don't know if it would be useful to you (or if this is the sort of thing that he might be willing to share freely?).
My design in the program accounts for nothing of that nature. I am making it so I can see what my rifle will look like before I go buying parts for it. Mostly a cosmetic thing. Won't be making any parts from my design. Anyone who wants it I will gladly send it along to you. As I disassemble the gun in time, I will update the file for increased accuracy.
Tonight I hope to finish the action and recoil lug. It's not a safe file though... I left a cartridge loaded in the chamber... heh
Tonight I hope to finish the action and recoil lug. It's not a safe file though... I left a cartridge loaded in the chamber... heh
