Remington 700 BDL
Had one on layway for about 6 months now and picked it up earlier tonight. Before I left I checked everything(or most of it) over and hurried out the door because the store was extremely busy at the time. Got home and removed the bolt from the gun, then put the bolt back in the gun. I then pretended like I was chambering a round and as I was pulling the bolt back(toward me) it just kept on going and flew right out of my hand[:(!]. Dang button that allows the bolt release to do it's job sticks when pressed. Only way to get it to lock back in place, is by using my fingernail to push the lever back down. I have heard many bad things about Remington's quality control lately and this can be added to the list. The gun is still perfectly functional otherwise, but this should not have passed inspection(or lack there of in this case). Back to the store tomorrow to see what they will do I guess.
Jon
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Im looking at a 7mm mag that claims to be a bdl model it has a detachable magazine and sights on the bbl . Is this an older model? I wasnt aware they came with detachable mags and sights.
the sights just screw on dont they ?0 -
Usually it's Not a big deal. 95% chance it is the Bolt stop spring. This can get bent or smashed if a person is careless when they replace the stock on the action. You can probably fix the one you have it is about a five minute job. I have replaced several on guns over the years and fixed at least three left hand ones as the left hand springs are hard to find. Is this a new gun? If so I agree that it should not have passed the function tests. 0 -
Yep, it's new.
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too much lube from the factory [they use something pretty heavy for long term storage] probably just give it a good cleaning I have had this happen before 0 -
quote:Originally posted by jabronij3
too much lube from the factory [they use something pretty heavy for long term storage] probably just give it a good cleaning I have had this happen before
+1 This was my first thought as well.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Jon0322
I have heard many bad things about Remington's quality control lately and this can be added to the list.Jon
If you have heard so many bad things then why did you buy one?0 -
Jon0322,
New firearms require a thorough cleaning before using them because they are shipped with an anti-rust preservative coating that is extremely viscous. Your bolt stop problem is usually one of sticking due to the grease rather than a factory defect.
Most of us take the barreled action out of the stock for cleaning which also allows us to look inside the stock for wood chips, sawdust or small pressure points in the barrel channel that all need to be attended to before shooting. You might try carb cleaner or GM Top Engine Cleaner or some folks use lighter fluid, to give the trigger a decent cleaning. Check the bolt stop movement before reassembling the barreled action. Don't forget to patch out the bore also.
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I've seen that on a lot of new Remingtons. A lot of the time the stock wasn't properly fit and the bolt release is rubbing on the stock preventing it from moving freely. You may have to sand a bit off the inside of the stock. Its possible that factory packing grease is causing the problem, but its most likely to be the bolt stop linkage rubbing on the inside the stock. [}:)] 0 -
I agree with the fact it could be barely rubbing the stock, work the release several times over and over, spray a little WD-40 on it. I believe you will be happy in the end. I love my Remingtons right out of the box, all I do is have the trigger worked. 0 -
Take it apart and look is the only way to know for sure.
I'll throw a guess and say it is a little ball of the white styrofom from the box stuck in the rust inhibitor.0 -
Good call 41 nut. Took the stock off and sure enough, everything worked fine by itself. Found where the bolt-stop is rubbing and will have to get a little sandpaper and sand it down a little bit. Thanks for the suggestions and responses guys.
Jon0
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