Replacing M700 Bolt body ?

[dpopl8r]

I had my M700 LA bolt handle skeletonized and bolt body fluted. I really like the skeletonized bolt handle, but am not happy with the bolt body fluting. Can I replace the bolt body and start again ? Are entire bolts readily available ?

Thanks

 

[ARWEN ACE]

They are available but after replacing it you MUST check headspace and correct it if it is not right. Correcting headspace is a gunsmith job.

AA

 

[Rembo]

Yes, you can have the bolt retubed. I did one for myself. But, by the time you pay someone to do it, you could have a new bolt...the trick is finding one.

 

[tiriaq]

Unless policy has changed, Remington will not sell a bolt or bolt body. They are available for factory fitting, or for fitting at a factory authorized depot. The barrelled action must be sent in. Contact Remington for authorized service centres.
If a spare bolt can be found, it would have to be fitted; there is no guarantee that headspacing would be correct. AFAIK, Remington makes bolts with three sizes of boltheads, and selectively assembles.
As Rembo mentionned, the tube could be replaced. This would not be a job for the faint of heart. The bolthead is brazed and dowelled in place, the bolt handle would have to be correctly brazed in place, the threads for the bolt plug would have to be cut, as well as the cocking cam.
There are aftermarket Remington style bolts made in the US, used by the target & benchrest shooting fraternity. I do not know if these are available in Canada.

 

[guntech]

I have an 06 size bolt complete in very good condition from a Remington 721... it will fit a 700... $100 includes shipping.

 

[JoeP's old business account]

We stock the Pacific Tool Gage bolt bodies and handles. The stock I presently have are o/s for an accurized receiver so likely they will not work for you but we could probably order a standard bolt. Just have your smith remove and install the handle to the new bolt.

Joe

 

[guntech]

We stock the Pacific Tool Gage bolt bodies and handles. The stock I presently have are o/s for an accurized receiver so likely they will not work for you but we could probably order a standard bolt. Just have your smith remove and install the handle to the new bolt.

Joe

Hey Joe,

Do they have the Remington style extractor in them?

 

[Rembo]

and I have an extra long 700 bolt with magnum bolt face. Will need the handle removed and reinstalled....it has a Dakota handle that was installed in the wrong position.