Rem700 Bolt release

[Ronin]

Trigger unit and bolt stop with link mech



Underside view with parts as they would be in action



Underside action showing inlets for trigger unit and bolt stop



Bolt stop in normal position - proud to prevent bolt detachment



Bolt stop lever depressed

[TattooedGun]

Doh... too slow! I just took similar pictures (though not stripped parts) of the mech to post.

these are much better lit than mine though, so... yeah, the thought was there

[ovenpaa]

Many thanks all for replying and Ronin for the pictures, so the catch sits engages with the rear of the left lug as viewed from the rear. I had a feeling it had to be like this but needed a picture to confirm.

Are the bolts for the .223 and .308 the same dimensions other than the bolt face?

[Ronin]

The bolts are the same dimensions - (similar would be a more accurate description), rather than exactly the same - a check of the 4 I have here, they measure .650", .652", .700" and .702" (diameter).

Thats two .473" S/A bolts and two .223 / .222 bolts

The 223 and 308 bolts can be swapped bettween actions, however only if you intend to rework the action during a rebarrel or blueprint....obviously.

[ovenpaa]

So .650 is the bottom limit of the ones you have, the dimension of a .308 I have been given is 18mm/.708"

[Ronin]

Thats correct, thats why they were called the 700 (.700" bolt diameter)


There is always a varience in bolt diameters on them, although most will shoot very well (once breathed on)

[ovenpaa]

I never knew where the 700 number came from and having never owned one I know very little about them other than a well sorted one will shoot nigh on as well as anything.

Thank you.

[whoowhoop]

Ovenpaa,

if you want one to look at, give me a shout and I'll run an oily rag over mine.

[ovenpaa]

Ovenpaa,

if you want one to look at, give me a shout and I'll run an oily rag over mine.

Are you still all germed up?

[whoowhoop]

I'm not going to snog you