I replaced all my M700 bolt shrouds and firing pin assemblies with Callahan's. I can't imagine the lock time is that much shorter than the non-speedlock Callahan - its is dang quick!
Instead of starting a new thread I'll just post my question here.(No hi-jack intended)
I have one of the Callahan Speedlock pins and am very happy with it. The black anodized aluminum shroud doesn't match perfectly but it's not bad at all IMO.
Also, I have a Ti on the way that has the J-lock and I will certainly be replacing it. I have looked at both the Callahan and Gre-Tan offerings. Going by the pictures on the web sites it looks as though the "silver" Gre-Tan model will come closest to matching the factory finish. The Callahan looks too polished and the Gre-Tan looks to be more matte.
I don't really have a problem with adding a colored one (I might just go that route), I just wanted to know what's the best option if one was trying to match the factory metal. If anyone has pics of either or both I would love to see them posted here. Thanks.
Sure, that would work, but I'm more interested in the appearance as it would be upon arrival to my doorstep. Out of the box so to speak.
More to the point, if anyone has a pic of the Gre-Tan "silver" assembly I'd appreciate a peek at it.
Nail
Sorry this isn't a better picture, but you can kind of see the Gre-tan shroud on this one. Its a LVSF 223 and the Gre-tan matched up pretty good. Depending on the angle you looked at it it was close.
I did just get my first Callahan Speedlock on Friday, up against the LSS 7mm-08 it will go on, its not a bad match also. I suppose one could try and maybe hit the schroud with some steel wool very lightly to blend?? But as is its not bad. On a Ti action I would think the Callahan might match better than the Gre-tan.
Also, if it would help, I can hold the Callahan next to a Ti, I have a Ti in 25-06 so can't put it on the bolt since its a SA but could take a quick pic to show the color.
Last edited by Oregonmuley; 02/20/10.
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
Sorry this isn't a better picture, but you can kind of see the Gre-tan shroud on this one. Its a LVSF 223 and the Gre-tan matched up pretty good. Depending on the angle you looked at it it was close.
I did just get my first Callahan Speedlock on Friday, up against the LSS 7mm-08 it will go on, its not a bad match also. I suppose one could try and maybe hit the schroud with some steel wool very lightly to blend?? But as is its not bad. On a Ti action I would think the Callahan might match better than the Gre-tan.
Also, if it would help, I can hold the Callahan next to a Ti, I have a Ti in 25-06 so can't put it on the bolt since its a SA but could take a quick pic to show the color.
Yes please, if you don't mind. Thanks for the info as well and nice rifle.
Sorry this isn't a better picture, but you can kind of see the Gre-tan shroud on this one. Its a LVSF 223 and the Gre-tan matched up pretty good. Depending on the angle you looked at it it was close.
I did just get my first Callahan Speedlock on Friday, up against the LSS 7mm-08 it will go on, its not a bad match also. I suppose one could try and maybe hit the schroud with some steel wool very lightly to blend?? But as is its not bad. On a Ti action I would think the Callahan might match better than the Gre-tan.
Also, if it would help, I can hold the Callahan next to a Ti, I have a Ti in 25-06 so can't put it on the bolt since its a SA but could take a quick pic to show the color.
Yes please, if you don't mind. Thanks for the info as well and nice rifle.
Nail
Well, here you go. After looking and comparing them the Callahan doesn't really match either one very well. I thought it would match the Ti better but its way off. When I had the Gre-tan, it really matches regular stainless much better. The Gre-tan almost kind of looks matte coated, this one is just polished. Anyway, hope this helps. Sorry for the poor pics - the one of the bolt is maybe the best to compare - this is out of a Alaskan Ti though, not sure if the 1st Gen looks exactly the same or not.
"Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"
Anyway, hope this helps. Sorry for the poor pics - the one of the bolt is maybe the best to compare - this is out of a Alaskan Ti though, not sure if the 1st Gen looks exactly the same or not.
No worries. I appreciate your help.
From what I've seen and have gathered so far I may just go with the black Callahan. There will be black rings,scope, and stock so maybe it'll look OK. Then again the red will receive consideration. Who knows?
I found this thread and i thought this might be away to shave some OZ's off my Ti. I went to look at the rifle and the bolt shroud has a shiny brushed aluminum look to it. I bought the gun used, so i was hoping one of you can look at the pictures and tell me if it already has one on it. Thanks in advance.
Check out the third photo attached in Oregonmuley's post above if you haven't already. Shows the aftermarket sitting next to the original Ti one. The original bolt and shroud match perfectly while yours looks identical to the Callahan.
You can buy the factory (Remington) replacement from Brownell's. I'd guess that would match closer than any of the other ones. It's also cheaper and comes with that cool looking fluted firing pin (not that you can see it once it's installed).
