Picked up a M700 Laminated SS in 7-08. The X-Mark trigger has to go, and I've ordered a Timney, and I'm also thinking of glass bedding the recoil lug, as there appears to be a bit of uneven contact at that point.
What'sa matter with X mark trigger?
Looking at the finish on the steel, it looks like an opportunity for a Permanent bedding job. Has anyone had a problem with any release agents, or are any of the products available a "best" for getting things apart again?
Most of the guys are going to tell you paste wax--nothing wrong with it--I still use Pam as a release agent.
The problem with Remmys ain't the release, it's the recoil lug that's a little wider at the bottom than the top--regradless of release agent, one usually needs at least a rubber mallet
The other thing I've learned from my myriad of M700's is they generally like to have the entire action bedded--not just the recoil lug.
The rifle seems to be a very good shooter. The first ten rounds were a bit scary, but I cleaned the bore at that point with a dose of Hoppe's Bench Rest, followed by a few passes Remington 10-X, and managed 3 three shot groups under 1".
Using the "break-in" procedure with JB compound, then clean normally after each of 5-10 shots, then use the JB again, has "rejuvenated" a few older M700's for me. These days, I never judge the accuracy of any used rifle until I run through that cleaning procedure.
Casey