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Offline poncaguy

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Rem 700 308
« on: October 01, 2011, 03:37:36 PM »
Wouldn't pick up rounds from magazine, took stock off and replaced it, feeds now. Bolt sticks, very hard to cock, open,..............can this be caused by the stock bolts to tight?....scope base screws too long? Not sure what's going on, Model 7 223 is doing  great.................
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2011, 09:56:20 PM »
It is possible the front action screw is too long. Back it out and try the bolt. If the bolt is too long, file it shorter and then cold blue on the filed end of the action screw. Do not file off any more of the  length than necessary.
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2011, 10:00:37 PM »
On 2nd thought, if the front action screw was too long you would have difficulty closing the bolt also.
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2011, 10:18:51 PM »
To clarify, file the front action screw not the bolt.
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2011, 05:03:02 AM »
Front allen head screw was too tight, backed it off, works ok, may need to grind a little off though.........headed to the rnage this AM, will see how it shoots......thanks guys............
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2011, 06:06:18 AM »
Only time I've had it happen on a Remington bolt gun was when the scope base screws were too long sticking thru and hitting the bolt. That's where I'd look for the problem.
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2011, 11:56:53 AM »
                 35 In.Lbs. is all the torque a 700 needs on the action screws !
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2011, 12:10:41 PM »
bolt did fine, still having some feeding problems...........my 17 fireball and 223 never have any problems........
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2011, 07:48:09 PM »
Once upon a long time ago a feeding issue on one of my Remington rifles was fixed by replacing the stamped follower with a forged one. I don't recall any others having a need to do that.
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2011, 01:32:01 AM »
If you do much stock work, particulary restocking into different stocks, the problem with trigger guard screws being to long often is an issue.   More often it is the front screw sticking up into the front locking lug recess, but the read guard screw can also be too long and catch on the cocking piece when the bolt is closed.    In any case they should be shortened so that the proper torque can be applied to the screw.  having the screws not torqued down properly is a major cause of inaccuracy in rifles.
I generally have to shorten one or more scope base screws when installing a scope base, normally the front screw over the barrel or the rear screw or screws on the action bridge.   I use finger nail polish to lock scope base screws in place so that they don't loosen and back out under recoil.  Some use locktite, but I prefer finger nail polish.
 
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2011, 02:53:17 PM »
stock is stock synthetic.........going to trade rifle off for a Tikka or TC 270WSM.....have a Venture 308 that I like better than the 700 anyway..........
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2011, 04:43:24 PM »
                Sounds like the action is tweaked maybe , and causing the bolt to bind . I'd check the bedding for sure , if it's making hard contact with the bolt rails they'll bend ever so slightly . It's very seldom that you will encounter a truly drop in stock !
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2011, 01:53:05 AM »
Oneoldsap,
A common problem when installing synthetic stocks is that many of them have a narrower forearm area which makes the stock thinner at the front trigger guard/action screw.   Sounds like whoever installed the synthetic stock did not trim down the screw as needed.
Tony, was this a factory stock or an after market stock?   In any case a case of someone not doing a proper job.
This may also be a part of the feeding problem, inproper stock fit in the action area binding the follower or follower spring.
 
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2011, 12:55:26 PM »
the bolt works ok, but very stiff , since I loosened the stock screws.................main beef now is the magazine follower  doesn't keep rounds high enuff to be picked up all the time.........as I said, my Rem 7 223 and 700 17 Fireball work just fine..........
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Re: Rem 700 308
« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2011, 12:12:02 PM »
Traded for a new Howa 30-06, lot smoother feeding and action than the Rem 700 was..............haven't owned a 30-06 since 1965...............so..........
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