Remington 700 Muzzleloader question

[greer]

I have a neighbor that converted his 700 ML to use shotgun primers. I believe the conversion kit uses a different striker and spring. Now if you snap the gun on a primer only the back of the striker jumps back out of the bolt enough to pop your thumb a pretty good lick if it is in the way. Is this normal? He has not fired the rifle with a charge yet. Thanks for any help. greer

[gunnut69]

This is certainly NOT a normal occurance. I suspect the kit was not installed correctly. The striker assembly should be under considerable spring tension when it is out of the bolt and in not circumstance should it be able to rebound out the rear of the cocking piece.. I have attached a parts diagram link at the bottom. Better have a look see..

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/schematics/schemmfg.aspx?schemid=127&m=12&mn=Remington%c2%ae&model=Model+700+ML+

[greer]

Thanks. I've not taken the bolt apart yet but hopefully it will be something obvious. The fellow thought gas was coming back through the bolt and stinging his finger and I couldn't imagine how that was happening. I should call Remington and ask a few questions but I can only imagine the time I would be on hold. Thanks again. greer