edwardware
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I have a factory Remington 700 SPS (matte blued) SA .223 with ~2000 rounds down it. Cocking force is notably higher than any of my other bolts, and I see what looks like a soft cocking cam. The cocking stud has raised a burr of displaced material on the outside edge of the cam (where it doesn't bear) and visibly worn the area it does bear on. I do keep it and the threads well-greased.
I'm thinking of this now because I'm contemplating buying a RemAge barrel in .223AI for this rifle.
I understand that olde timey gunsmiths used to quickly heat and quench the cam without damaging the bolt handle solder. Darlington Gun Works said, "No, call Remington." Remington is willing to have a look for free, and will let me know if it's a defect or not.
So, is my diagnosis correct, and is there anything else I should consider before sending this rifle (that I like) off to Remington's tender ministrations? I'm philosophically opposed to low-power striker springs, but is that worth looking at?
I'm thinking of this now because I'm contemplating buying a RemAge barrel in .223AI for this rifle.
I understand that olde timey gunsmiths used to quickly heat and quench the cam without damaging the bolt handle solder. Darlington Gun Works said, "No, call Remington." Remington is willing to have a look for free, and will let me know if it's a defect or not.
So, is my diagnosis correct, and is there anything else I should consider before sending this rifle (that I like) off to Remington's tender ministrations? I'm philosophically opposed to low-power striker springs, but is that worth looking at?