Are Remington 700 J-Lock Rifles Less Accurate?

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I dont know where i heard it, but I was told that Remington 700 rifles with the J-lock were less accurate than the rifles without it...is this true? local shop has a VERY nice used 700 VLS in .243 that I have been drooling over, and I can get it at a very good price. only thing is that it has the J-lock. Any input? thanks for the help.
 
Also is the J-lock supposed keep the bolt from opening? or just the rifle from firing? The lock on the rifle is in the "locked" position and the guy at the shop does not have the key...i have one on the way thanks to a member here. but the bolt will open fine, it just wont "fire"
 
My J-Lock Remmy shoots bug holes! The only problem I have is the time to enjoy it and money to feed it. She likes a diet of those high end match bullets. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Though....she's really not a remmy anymore.
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I was told by a couple smiths that it wasn't very desireable to have a j-lock on the bolt, and it slows down the locktime a bit, so it possibly could effect accuracy, but just replace the striker assembly with one from Gre-Tan, and no more j-lock.
RR
 
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just replace the striker assembly with one from Gre-Tan, and no more j-lock.
RR



That's what I did, and why I no longer need the key I sent ya.

I can't say that the average shooter with the average rifle is ever going to be able to tell the difference in lock time, but replacing the firing pin assembly will eliminate the problem of lost keys.

There's enough crap for me to forget without throwing that stupid key into the equasion. Even if I left it unlocked, with my luck it would somehow fail and lock me out of my own gun a hundred miles from the key. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
Like Jack said - replace the firing pin assembly and you are in business. It is a big difference from what the factory setup looks like as compared to a nice aftermarket assembly. Locktime has got to be better without that crooked factory spring rubbing inside the bolt. I have a first year j-lock and the difference was noticeable.
 
I have the exact gun you are looking at and with 87 vmax and a stiff dose of IMR4064 I have shot several 3" groups at 500 meters with it, and killed PD's out to 679 yards. It is my hands down favorite rifle and I notice no problem with the J-lock.

I know about changing out FP assemblies, but I doubt if I replace the J-lock that it would shoot any better, really. For a bone-stock, factory rig, it's amazingly accurate. YMMV

bownut
 
I have a model 7 with a J lock. Does anyone know of a replacement striker assembly for my 7?? RePete, my 308 likes the H-S stock. 5 shots @ 1 inch, not exactly internet groups but a huge improvement!
 
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I dont know where i heard it, but I was told that Remington 700 rifles with the J-lock were less accurate than the rifles without it...is this true? local shop has a VERY nice used 700 VLS in .243 that I have been drooling over, and I can get it at a very good price. only thing is that it has the J-lock. Any input? thanks for the help.



I'd say from where ever you heard it, someone was trying to sell - point you in their favor, not yours.

Go for it! Depending on what a good price is. Remember at 9 lb & a long barrel the VLS isn't super light for moving around all day. It's a reach out and put the smack down on your target thing.

Is the J-Lock a PIA? Well yeah.

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Stock 700-VLS with a cheap sportview scope. Dang thing is so innacurate I think I'll just go buy a new ruler.
 
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RePete, my 308 likes the H-S stock. 5 shots @ 1 inch, not exactly internet groups but a huge improvement!



Mike,, I just checked Greg Tannel's web-site and it looks like he does indeed make a firing pin assembly for the model 7's.
I'm glad the stock worked out for ya.

MOA is fine in the real world but since it is the internet, just say the 1" group was shot at 1000yrds. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
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I've not noticed the j-lock to hinder the accuracy of a dedicated hunting rifle. My Model 7 shot just as well with the j-lock as it does with the Gre-Tan unit installed.

I'd say the main things that guys do not like about the j-lock are:

1)that the spring looks like h*ll when you disassemble the bolt. One would have to wonder if consistent lock times could be obtained, by looking at it.

2)the potential of accidentally locking it

3) Unsightly. I often hear it referred to as "the wart"....
 
Dont tell the several animals I've shot from 500-915 yards with remingtons that had the jlock, they might not believe you, lol.

Seriously doubt anyone would be able to tell the difference between the 2.

Leave it unlocked and you dont have to worry about a stupid key.
 
Actually I beleive it was Catshooter that posted the JLock has a lighter firing pin and has a faster lock time but I could be wrong. I cannot see the difference between the twoo accuracywise.
 
You can order a Calhoun bolt shroud and speed lock spring/firing pin from Midway to replace it, which is what I did for my 300 SAUM Sendero. My new CDL 300 ultra does not have the J-lock and I'm pleased with the factory trigger as it came in the box.
 
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Catshooter, would have had a field day with this one. I doubt if anybody could tell the difference.


Don't for 1 second think he isn't watching.

The wadded up spring was the reason the smiths told me it slowed the lock time down, right or wrong I won't say, but I remove them from my rifles.
RR
 
Here are some pic's for those who don't know what we are talking about. The top one is a J-lock and bottom is a speed lock systems fireing pin and spring..
For the J-lock guys you don't need the rem key to lock or unlock them, any little screw driver will work.. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-006.gif

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