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700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” #18337406 04/13/23
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,506 Charlotte NC C Carolina Shooter OP Campfire Regular
OP Carolina Shooter Campfire Regular C Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,506 Charlotte NC	Years back I bought a 700 BDL 20” barrel, 30-06. It’s been a good gun and it’s accurate. My only issues are that when you go to work the action, it feels like the spring is Twice as had as it should be, and it’s “tough” to close the bolt. Hope I’m describing this well, the damn bolt is just a bear, noticeably more effort to open, and close. I want to eliminate the the shroud, and get rid of the the j-lock, and then I’m thinking I can just replace the spring while I’m at it. The bolt spring, firing pin spring. Anybody have familiarity with this, will this fix do what I want it too? Proverbs - A wise man feareth, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, in confidence. - It is honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will meddle. - Mischief is as sport to a fool: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337427 04/13/23
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana	I replace a few back in the j-lock days. I want to say I generally just bought the Callahan total replacement units. If you have another LA 700, you could remove it's firing pin assembly and install it in the 30-06 to verify that it is indeed the spring that's the problem. You are likely right in your assumption though. Now with even more aplomb

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337437 04/13/23
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana	Looks like Midway has new PTG total replacement units for $75. Now with even more aplomb

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337440 04/13/23
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OP Carolina Shooter Campfire Regular C Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,506 Charlotte NC	F—-k! That’s a great idea. Thanks Jpro I definitely don’t want to waste money doing trial and error. Proverbs - A wise man feareth, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, in confidence. - It is honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will meddle. - Mischief is as sport to a fool: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337485 04/13/23
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OP Carolina Shooter Campfire Regular C Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,506 Charlotte NC	Do I want the traditional, Non ISS one? Proverbs - A wise man feareth, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, in confidence. - It is honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will meddle. - Mischief is as sport to a fool: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

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Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337493 04/13/23
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana	Yeah, the non ISS is going to be sans wart and wonky spring. Now with even more aplomb

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337510 04/13/23
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OP Carolina Shooter Campfire Regular C Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,506 Charlotte NC	Thanks man, looks like I’m dialed in, Very grateful!! Proverbs - A wise man feareth, and departs from evil: but the fool rages, in confidence. - It is honor for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will meddle. - Mischief is as sport to a fool: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337526 04/13/23
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana JPro Campfire Ranger
JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana	You bet! The ISS was a terrible and short-lived idea. Glad it is gone..... Now with even more aplomb

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18337836 04/13/23
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,469 Likes: 1 jennings lodge, oregon Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker
Oregonmuley Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,469 Likes: 1 jennings lodge, oregon	You can also get one from Gre-Tan Rifles. Greg Tannel builds some really great rifles and also has various model 700 parts. IMHO his replacement firing pin assembly is a bit nicer than the PTG ones and cost about the same. https://www.gretanrifles.com/product-page/rem-700-fluted-steel-short-f-p-assembly-matte-black "Rather hunt Mule deer than anything else" "Team 7MM-08"

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18338033 04/13/23
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,280 Likes: 2 The Land of Cotton GeoW Campfire Ranger
GeoW Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,280 Likes: 2 The Land of Cotton	Gre-Tan Rifles still in business? Been trying for more than two years to have a bolt bushed, no luck and no response to my communication. "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon! "A Well Regulated Militia" Life Member

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Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18338202 04/13/23
Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 1,994 Likes: 4 ‘Murca drop_point Campfire Regular
drop_point Campfire Regular Joined: Aug 2022 Posts: 1,994 Likes: 4 ‘Murca	Don’t buy a “lightened” pin or an aluminum one. "Full time night woman? I never could find no tracks on a woman's heart. I packed me a squaw for ten year, Pilgrim. Cheyenne, she were, and the meanest bitch that ever balled for beads."

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Oregonmuley #18338224 04/13/23
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Teeder Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,231 Likes: 1 PA	Originally Posted by Oregonmuley You can also get one from Gre-Tan Rifles. Greg Tannel builds some really great rifles and also has various model 700 parts. IMHO his replacement firing pin assembly is a bit nicer than the PTG ones and cost about the same. https://www.gretanrifles.com/product-page/rem-700-fluted-steel-short-f-p-assembly-matte-black +1!

Re: 700 question, specific to models with the “wart.” Carolina Shooter #18338498 04/13/23
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navlav8r Campfire Ranger N Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 15,741 Likes: 4 ms	If you haven’t already pulled the firing pin assembly out of the bolt, when you do, you’ll see the kinked up firing pin spring that sometimes binds inside the bolt. NRA Life,Endowment,Patron or Benefactor since '72.

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