Remington 700 with Ruger 77 style Bolt Handle

[tiriaq]

This is a .30-06 rifle that I assembled from assorted parts. Stock, barrel, bolt body, receiver were all salvaged from different rifles. The bolt body was missing its handle. Rather than install a Remington style replacement handle, I thought I would do something different.
Started with a universal handle from Brownells. Its saddle is blank, so it was necessary to shape it to match a 700, including the primary extraction cam. After cutting and shaping, it was attached to the body with paste silver braze.
It was a tight fit, so I lapped for final fit. Camming action is close to 100% - better than factory.

 

[GMC403]

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[tiriaq]

Not really...

It is Brownells part number 562-101-000WB @ $18.99 - but out of stock at the moment.

Altering the saddle to match the Remington contour wasn't as much of a job as I anticipated. Hacksaw, files and careful fitting.
I like the Brownells paste silver braze for attaching Remington handles. Works well, never had one fail. Made a jig to hold the handle in place while brazing.

 

[Evanguy]

Nice work.

 

[David Henry]

Now there is an improvement. D.H.