Originally Posted by PSE
I have an opportunity to change out my 30/06 bolt for a 270 bolt that I am getting for free from a good fellow shooter who currently has no use for the bolt as his rifle was destroyed.

I see no problem with changing it out as both are long actions, same length cartridges and importantly same web diameter.

I really like this rifle and over the years have had a lot of the usual gunsmithing done to try to improve its accuracy (including a barrel changeout). No luck - it still remains a 2 MOA rifle.

Might a change of bolt possibly result in a tighter lock up and therefore an increase in accuracy (tighter group)?



It would help to let us know a few things:
Remington 700 BDL or ADL?
Wood Stock or Synthetic?
Barrel floated or pressure point at forearm tip?
Stock bedded?
Trigger pull weight?
Ammo type?
What bullets?
Scope mounts?
Have you checked the bases to make sure they are tight?
Scope?
A lot of the usual gunsmithing done to try to improve its accuracy (Just what was done?)

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