Blueprinting a Remington 700 Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Published on August 5, 2013
Duration: 7:16

This guide details the expert process of blueprinting a Remington 700 action, a critical gunsmithing technique for maximizing rifle accuracy. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates how to true critical surfaces like the receiver face and bolt lugs using specialized tools. The process involves precise reaming, tapping, squaring, and lapping to ensure perfect alignment with the rifle's centerline.

Quick Summary

Blueprinting a rifle action, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield, is a gunsmithing process to true critical surfaces like the receiver face and bolt lugs. This ensures perfect alignment with the rifle's centerline, maximizing accuracy. Key steps involve precise reaming, tapping, squaring, and lapping using specialized tools.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Blueprinting
  2. 00:32Required Tools Overview
  3. 01:08Action Preparation and Reaming
  4. 02:58Tapping Barrel Threads
  5. 03:55Squaring the Receiver Face
  6. 04:32Lapping Bolt Lugs
  7. 05:40Squaring the Bolt Face

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of blueprinting a rifle action?

Blueprinting a rifle action is a gunsmithing process that precisely trues critical surfaces like the receiver face and bolt lugs. This ensures perfect alignment with the rifle's centerline, which is essential for maximizing accuracy and achieving consistent performance from the firearm.

What are the key steps involved in blueprinting a Remington 700 action?

The key steps include stripping the action, reaming receiver threads and lug surfaces, tapping barrel threads, squaring the receiver face, lapping the bolt lugs, and finally, squaring the bolt face using specialized tools and precise measurements.

What specialized tools are needed for blueprinting a rifle action?

Essential tools include a piloted reamer, piloted tap, action bushings, bolt lug lapping tool, bolt face truing cutter, a lathe with dial indicators, a V-block, cutting oil, layout fluid, and lapping compound.

Why is squaring the bolt face important in the blueprinting process?

Squaring the bolt face ensures it makes perfect contact with the cartridge base when the action is closed. This consistent contact is vital for proper ignition and repeatable accuracy, preventing bolt thrust issues and improving overall rifle function.

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