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Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " #3550233 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	so I just got my 700 5r milspec home and it was working perfect at the shop.. Bolt was fine. I get it home, and it's totally locked..I can't budge it.. Am I just an idiot and am missing something? Help please! FMP

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Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550274 12/07/09
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JPro Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,247 Northern Louisiana	Front action screw. Back it out a few turns and see what that might do. It could be jutting out into the way of the locking lugs. Now with even more aplomb

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " JPro #3550304 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	meaning the front trigger guard screw?

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550348 12/07/09
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northcountry Campfire Tracker Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,871 End of the Oregon Trail	FMP did you add a scope after you got home or maybe tightened the bases up again, that will do it. Just ask me how I know!! Cheers NC don't judge until you have walked a mile in other persons' moccasins' SUM QUOD SUM........HOMINEM TE ESSE MEMENTO

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " northcountry #3550353 12/07/09
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Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550387 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	thank you north. That did it! Glad to be part of a great family!

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550419 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	okay.. So the bolt works.. But I took it out of the stock.. Now it works really hard??? Any suggestions?

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550446 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	got it.. Thanks guys!

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550461 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	so.. The front leupold mount screw is obviously to long.. What Is the easiest fix?

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3550468 12/07/09
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OP FullMetalParka Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 791	I am an idiot.. .. ..

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Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " FullMetalParka #3551519 12/08/09
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Fast_Ed Campfire Regular Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 501 SE Wisconsin	Switch the screws. The longer screws go in the back. Don't ask how I know. If that's you in the avatar, you are right, you are an idiot. Fast Ed Last edited by Fast_Ed; 12/08/09. Define your manhood not by success, but by significance. NRA Benefactor

Re: Rem 700 5r milspec bolt is " locked " Fast_Ed #3557990 12/10/09
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