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.

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?

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".

I have used the release agents provided with the Acraglass kits and it is OK but makes a mess. The best thing I've found is liberal use Hornady One Shot. Make sure the can is well shaken up as the "oil" or whatever it is will not come out. I've only bedded Remington 700s or 600s. I can't speak for any other actions.

RH

Just out of curiosity what don't you like about the new Remington trigger?

Why does the finnish make a difference to you about bedding it? Even the best blueing can be bedded without messing with it.

As for release agents I've had very good results with Johnsons paste wax. Much easier to clean up than the Brownells stuff in thier kits.

Dave.

I use spray mold release when bedding. Have bedded eight or ten Mt rifles without a problem. Did run a router down the inside of the fore end on one and glassed in a small diameter aluminum rod to strengthen that area. Added very little weight and worked great.Rick.

What'sa matter with X mark trigger?





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.





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

Thanks for the replys.

The finish is a fine matte Stainless Steel, I'm hoping the surface isn't prone to a REALLY good bond.

I may eventually bed the whole 9 yards, but in the past, I've started with the recoil lug, then the barrel channel, then the action. Less likely to mess it up in small steps.

Bed stainless just the same as blued. Plenty of release agent ='s no worry. Well, not much anyway. grin.

Dave.