Remington 700 bolt knob, gunsmith?

[thinhorn_AK]

I was reading a bit about how the way the bolt handle is attached to the bolt on a Remington 700 is sort of a weak point. Some guys were saying they had a gunsmith actually drill in and insert a bolt to strengthen the connection of the handle to the bolt.

Has anybody here done this? Who did it for you?

Thanks!!!

 

[N2TRKYS]

I wonder what folks are doing to make them fall off?

 

[BRTreedogs]

My research would leave me to believe LRI is the way to go.
He has a whole thing on his website explaining his method.

 

[BRTreedogs]

GUNSMITHING SERVICES: Tactical Bolt Knob installs for various manufacturers

Having a customized bolt knob installed on a bolt action ranks as probably the single most popular way to personalize a rifle. This upgrade is performed every day by hundreds of smiths all over the country. The Remington Model 700: Not all installations are created equal. The traditional...

www.longriflesinc.com

 

[.280AI]

I had bolt handle come off the bolt on a hunt. Remington bolt appeared to be soldered on. I fell in a creek when crossing and got my gun wet. That night it was in the teens so I think that helped weaken the soldering. I had a new bolt handle TIG welded on been fine since. Used local gunsmith for the repair.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

GUNSMITHING SERVICES: Tactical Bolt Knob installs for various manufacturers

Having a customized bolt knob installed on a bolt action ranks as probably the single most popular way to personalize a rifle. This upgrade is performed every day by hundreds of smiths all over the country. The Remington Model 700: Not all installations are created equal. The traditional...

www.longriflesinc.com

Edit, just looked at that. Seems like it’s more about replacing bolt knobs rather than pinning the actual bolt handle to the bolt.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I had bolt handle come off the bolt on a hunt. Remington bolt appeared to be soldered on. I fell in a creek when crossing and got my gun wet. That night it was in the teens so I think that helped weaken the soldering. I had a new bolt handle TIG welded on been fine since. Used local gunsmith for the repair.

I’d like to avoid that.

 

[NaturalJon]

LRI is who you want to use


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[BRTreedogs]

Edit, just looked at that. Seems like it’s more about replacing bolt knobs rather than pinning the actual bolt handle to the bolt.

Yeah after reading you OP I realized I didn't know what you were asking at 1st.
I've heard of guys having the handle redone due to poor timing but not pinned because of breakage.

Id still suggest a call to LRI seems he has this kinda stuff down. And quick turn around.
When alot of smiths don't even want to do small work.

 

[204guy]

Here's what you're looking for at LRI

GUNSMITHING SERVICES: Time/TIG and Time advance/Tig Handle attachement – LRI Outlet Store (longriflesinc.com)

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Yeah after reading you OP I realized I didn't know what you were asking at 1st.
I've heard of guys having the handle redone due to poor timing but not pinned because of breakage.

Id still suggest a call to LRI seems he has this kinda stuff down. And quick turn around.
When alot of smiths don't even want to do small work.

I’ll give him a call. I was just reading that the military often does this with their sniper rifles that are built from m700 rifles.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Here's what you're looking for at LRI

GUNSMITHING SERVICES: Time/TIG and Time advance/Tig Handle attachement – LRI Outlet Store (longriflesinc.com)

That’s more like what I was thinking, thank you!

 

[MrSunday]

LRI did mine. I'm happy with the job they did.

 

[drmatara]

LRI does a fine job when it comes to things like this. Got mine fixed from them like a week ago and I'm happy with what they did.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Awesome, I guess I’ll be giving them a call tomorrow.

Thanks everybody!!!

 

[bpctcb]

Another option to get your bolt handle Tig welded.

Welcome to Accu-TIG

BP


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[Wapiti1]

Accu-Tig is who I would suggest also. He's in Fairbanks.

Jeremy

 

[cooperjd]

I had one done by accu-tig, am very pleased.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Interesting, I emailed LRI but I’ll shoot an email to accu tig as well.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Another option to get your bolt handle Tig welded.

Welcome to Accu-TIG

BP


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Accu-Tig is who I would suggest also. He's in Fairbanks.

Jeremy

I had one done by accu-tig, am very pleased.

Thanks for the reccomendations for accu-tig, I got my bolt back from him today, all welded up. Seems like top notch work. I installed a trigger tech trigger as well while the gun was waiting for its new bolt.