remington 700 bolts

They are headspaced to the receiver but I did a simple test one day with a couple of 700 actions cause I wanted to know the same thing.

I took my 30-06 Remington Model 721 (pre-dates the 700) removed the bolt from it.

Then took .300 Win mag Sendero (circa 1997), removed the bolt from it.

Swapped.... the they both cycled (no ammo) but opened and closed correctly.

Obviously they were spec'd very close over a span of 37 years.

Did the same thing with my .260 Remington Mtn. rifle and my 22-250 VSSF II. When swapped bolts these two actually cycled ammo and no doubt would fire.
 
Key thing is that each bolt needs to be headspaced to the barrel and receiver it is going in or it has the potential to be out of headspace.
 
How did you get the 721 bolt without the anti-bind slot into the late model 700 with the anti-bind rail in the raceway?
 
mybe he used a hand file
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Back when I tried it never even gave it a thought. I know the bolt went in and it closed. Beyond that.

I still have both guns and when I get back home I will "re-do".
 
The bolts will 'interchange' ie fit and function as long as the action length and model are the same. However that is a long way from actually functioning SAFELY. We are talking in thousandths of an inch difference between proper headspace and excessive headspace which could blow the rifle into pieces-along with the shooter and/or bystanders. TTT
 
Originally Posted By: BangPopOriginally Posted By: 204farrmybe he used a hand file
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You may be right.
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nope newer bolt fit in older gun but not the other way around. My error......
 
Originally Posted By: deathwind IISo, if I buy an aftermarket bolt, from say, Pacific Tool, I shouldn't just open the package and drop it in?
That would be low percentage gambling.

Jack
 
I may be wrong, but I dont think a couple thousandths of an inch in headspace is going to blow anyone into pieces. It may cause early brass failure, or higher than normal psi signes. Im not saying you should swap your .243 bolt for the one in your 22-250 to see what happens, but I think it is possible!
 
Lets keep safety a number 1 priority here guys. If the bolt is not properly headspaced to the gun then dont use it or recommend someone else attempt it. There is a controlled explosion mear inches from your face and you are wanting to gamble with a couple thousandths. There is a reason we headspace our bolts to the barrels we shoot. If you had a go/no-go set and the bolts actually fit that would be fine. And as far as ordering a PTG bolt and just using it, your taking your life in your own hands at that point.

Pretty simple keep safety your #1 priority, kind of like not pointing your gun at anything your not willing to destroy.
 
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