Rem Model 770 Bolt Sticking

reload999

October 06, 2011 05:17

A friend who is only an occasional shooter purchased a Remington model 770 in .308. It was an impulse buy, probably because it was inexpensive and came with a scope already mounted. When he told me, I read some reviews of the rifle. I learned of bolt sticking problems, but I saw no real fixes offered (if there is one). I advised him to ensure the bold was lubed when he tried it out. We took it to the range to zero it yesterday, and after firing, the bolt sometimes stuck so hard we had to beat it open. We just fired it at 50 yards but it was quite accurate. I put 4 shots in one hole, but that bolt was impossible. Maybe it'll loosen up with further use, but I don't know. If not, I'll refer him to a local gunsmith, but wondered if anyone here has any ideas? TIA

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  midnightrunpaintballer

  October 06, 2011 05:24

  Do you think its sticking because of machining tolerances or hot ammo?
  
  Try some Sinclair bolt grease on the lugs and some handloads that are tamed down a little. Even if the loads aren't accurate, the goal is to see if the bolt still sticks

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  reload999

  October 06, 2011 05:51

  quote:Originally posted by midnightrunpaintballer
  Do you think its sticking because of machining tolerances or hot ammo?
  
  Try some Sinclair bolt grease on the lugs and some handloads that are tamed down a little. Even if the loads aren't accurate, the goal is to see if the bolt still sticks
  Thanks for the tip. The ammo wasn't hot (Georgia Arms light target loads), so I'm assuming it was the tolerances of the rifle.

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  Manoa-Fisherman

  October 06, 2011 06:51

  Contact Remington because it sounds like a manufacturing defect. A frozen bolt could be indicative of more serious problem that could involve a number of different issues.
  
  If Remington gives you grief over sending it back, tell them that you will contact your Congressman and Senators about adding firearms to the Federal Consumer Products Safety Commission jurisdiction. That thought may flush out Remington's willingness to look into the issue.

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  tsr1965

  October 06, 2011 06:57

  That is just the run of the mill with the 770. It is actually a 3rd generation turd, that has never been fixed. The previous two generations were the 710, and 715. I have seen post on here that claim to be able to shoot a knat off a deers ass at 500 yards, with the factory scope and all.
  
  The best fix for it, is to sell it to someone, as unsuspecting as he was, then go get a Savage 110/114, or a good used Remington 700.
  
  Remington started hurting themselves, way before the introduction of these series of rifles.
  
  Best

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  bambambam

  October 06, 2011 07:20

  I've got one too. I had one ordered in and had I handled it before I would have never owned it.
  
  
  They are a FPOS
  
  
  Just be easy with the bolt. I can't tell you how many people break the handle off them.
  
  I sent back 2 guns before I got one that would half way cycle the bolt right.

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  reload999

  October 06, 2011 08:25

  Thanks for the replies. I'll have my friend contact Remington, and go from there. I agree a model 700 would have been worth the extra $. When he first mentioned wanting a rifle I recommended looking around at a show to get an idea of what he liked, then to do some research before buying. Unfortunately, he didn't listen [:(!] . As mentioned, he can always turn it at a show and get something better.

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  westernMDhunter

  October 06, 2011 09:51

  The local gunsmith here has a sign out front that states he will not work on any Remington 770 due to them being complete pieces of junk. It's a shame Remington put it's name on such a POS.

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  Manoa-Fisherman

  October 06, 2011 14:45

  The last great rifle made by Remington was 70 years ago. It was the M-720, the successor to the M-30 which was based on the M1917 Enfield. Too bad Remington doesn't go back to making quality guns, again.

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