Shimming a firing pin spring for more "smack"
- Thread starter chet
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- Nov 4, 2004
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chet,
Sounds good in theory but I don't know. I know there are higher poundage aftermarket springs for Remington 700 from places like Brownells. Maybe they can help. http://www.brownells.com/
JD338
Sounds good in theory but I don't know. I know there are higher poundage aftermarket springs for Remington 700 from places like Brownells. Maybe they can help. http://www.brownells.com/
JD338
DrMike
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- Nov 8, 2006
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I changed the spring and pin on my 673 to get a quicker lock-up. I don't know that it really changed anything, but neither do I believe it hurt anything. JD is correct in suggesting a talk with the people at Brownells.
Powerstroke
Handloader
- Feb 24, 2006
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This isn't quite 100% on spot, but some good reading in that area none the less.
I've sent the last couple guns of mine to Greg.
Article @
http://www.gretanrifles.com/bushfiringpin.asp
I've sent the last couple guns of mine to Greg.
Article @
http://www.gretanrifles.com/bushfiringpin.asp
roysclockgun
Handloader
- Dec 17, 2005
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Remington's rifles, having electronic ignition, were a total bust. Even the experts can fail when it comes to messing around with something that is not broken.
Probably the "Speed Lock" springs already mentioned are as far as I would go, in terms of getting more rapid lock time. Even then, the only time that I have ordered an used those springs, was when I had old military rifles with broken or very worn springs.
Steven A.
Probably the "Speed Lock" springs already mentioned are as far as I would go, in terms of getting more rapid lock time. Even then, the only time that I have ordered an used those springs, was when I had old military rifles with broken or very worn springs.
Steven A.
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I've not used one of these, but if they work as advertised, they will do what you want for a reasonable price ($40 plus shipping and installation):
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2118 ... N___SPRING
There are other options, including fully assembled, ready to install speed lock pins and springs in a bolt tailpiece that will screw right into your existing bolt for about $90. Just search Brownells for "Remington 700 titanium firing pin" and you'll get a lot of choices. You could also look at Sinclair International, MidwayUSA, and others, as many retailers carry pins and springs and assemblies.
If you do this mod, please post your results, as I'd like to know how it impacts accuracy in your rifle. I've got a 700 with the firing pin lock that I'd like to convert to a smooth shroud, but I don't want to screw up function or accuracy.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2118 ... N___SPRING
There are other options, including fully assembled, ready to install speed lock pins and springs in a bolt tailpiece that will screw right into your existing bolt for about $90. Just search Brownells for "Remington 700 titanium firing pin" and you'll get a lot of choices. You could also look at Sinclair International, MidwayUSA, and others, as many retailers carry pins and springs and assemblies.
If you do this mod, please post your results, as I'd like to know how it impacts accuracy in your rifle. I've got a 700 with the firing pin lock that I'd like to convert to a smooth shroud, but I don't want to screw up function or accuracy.
