Remington's J-Lock?
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GrouseSetter
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If anyone wants a Gre-Tan, stainless, replacement for a Remington 700, I have one. It is new and never removed from the plastic sleeve that it was shipped in from Brownells.
GrouseSetter
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danurve
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I don't use the J-lock, and so it's not a problem, anymore.
Headed up to the range once and it was on, forgot the silly key. Ok, nobody else with a 700 was around so I waisted a trip. Now I keep a spare in the ammo box along with a dummy round, and when the 700 goes for a walk, so does the green key. Maybe that's a little ocd or just an annoying habit. Never had it lock on it's own either.
Headed up to the range once and it was on, forgot the silly key. Ok, nobody else with a 700 was around so I waisted a trip. Now I keep a spare in the ammo box along with a dummy round, and when the 700 goes for a walk, so does the green key. Maybe that's a little ocd or just an annoying habit. Never had it lock on it's own either.
RePete
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Does anyone know if you can buy J-lock free bolt shrouds, that don't require replacing the firing pin and spring?
www.gretanrifles.com
Does anyone know if you can buy J-lock free bolt shrouds, that don't require replacing the firing pin and spring?
www.gretanrifles.com
SodakJim
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Originally Posted By: sully2Catshooter: YOU have to be one of the smartest people I ever saw positing on anything on the internet. I agree 100% with your "...Is it really needed.." post
I was a bit surprised to see this 3 1/2 year old thread rise from the archives just to send flowers to Catshooter.
The fact that I found a Remington VLS for real cheap because it had a J-Lock and an oversize firing pin bore in the bolt face was of interest to me last year. I had Greg T. bush the bolt face and install the Gre-Tan assembly. The original owner must not have liked how every primer was cratered no matter how hot or mild the load was. I bought the rifle for $300 off the going price so there was room to get it fixed and eliminate the J-Lock shroud at the same time. I have no way to measure the lock time myself and I can't say it has improved my shooting or my love life. If nothing else it just looks better. If you like the J-Lock, I can make you a Heck of a deal on complete stock firing pin assembly and the little green tool. What do you bet that I get no serious offers.
This is the Gre-Tan assembly installed in my Remington VLS. The finish on the Alloy bolt shroud does not match the rest of the gun, but I don't mind. The photo showing the firing pin hole didn't come out to clear. I also had Greg reduce the firing pin diameter to .062. I like the way the bushing better supports the fluted firing pin and keeps it aligned. I think Greg makes a good product and it is not over-priced in my opinion.
I was a bit surprised to see this 3 1/2 year old thread rise from the archives just to send flowers to Catshooter.
The fact that I found a Remington VLS for real cheap because it had a J-Lock and an oversize firing pin bore in the bolt face was of interest to me last year. I had Greg T. bush the bolt face and install the Gre-Tan assembly. The original owner must not have liked how every primer was cratered no matter how hot or mild the load was. I bought the rifle for $300 off the going price so there was room to get it fixed and eliminate the J-Lock shroud at the same time. I have no way to measure the lock time myself and I can't say it has improved my shooting or my love life. If nothing else it just looks better. If you like the J-Lock, I can make you a Heck of a deal on complete stock firing pin assembly and the little green tool. What do you bet that I get no serious offers.
This is the Gre-Tan assembly installed in my Remington VLS. The finish on the Alloy bolt shroud does not match the rest of the gun, but I don't mind. The photo showing the firing pin hole didn't come out to clear. I also had Greg reduce the firing pin diameter to .062. I like the way the bushing better supports the fluted firing pin and keeps it aligned. I think Greg makes a good product and it is not over-priced in my opinion.