Complete Tear Down and Disassembly of a Remington 700 | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Published on July 29, 2013
Duration: 4:15

This video provides a comprehensive guide to disassembling and reassembling a Remington 700 bolt-action rifle. It covers essential steps from safety checks and bolt removal to barreled action extraction and barrel detachment. The demonstration highlights the use of specialized tools for intricate procedures like bolt disassembly and barrel removal, emphasizing precision and proper technique for effective firearm maintenance.

Quick Summary

To disassemble a Remington 700 bolt, secure it in a vise, use a dime to hold the cocking piece while unscrewing the bolt body, and employ a Mink bolt disassembly tool to remove the retaining pin for the firing pin and spring.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Tools
  2. 00:10Safety Check & Bolt Removal
  3. 00:22Bolt Disassembly Steps
  4. 01:26Removing Barreled Action & Stock Components
  5. 01:51Trigger & Magazine Box Removal
  6. 03:06Barrel Removal Procedure

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the essential first steps for disassembling a Remington 700?

Begin with a thorough safety check to ensure the firearm is unloaded. Then, with the bolt open, press the bolt release to remove the bolt from the receiver. Proper tool selection is also crucial from the outset.

How is the bolt of a Remington 700 disassembled?

Secure the bolt in a vise. Use a dime to hold the cocking piece back while unscrewing the bolt body. A specialized tool like the Mink bolt disassembly tool is then used to remove the retaining pin for the firing pin and spring.

What tools are needed for removing the barrel from a Remington 700 receiver?

Removing the barrel requires a Wheeler Engineering barrel vise, an action wrench, oak bushings, rosin for grip, and potentially a cheater bar to provide sufficient leverage for unscrewing the receiver.

How do you remove the barreled action from the stock of a Remington 700?

First, remove the action screws with a properly fitted screwdriver. Then, remove the trigger guard. Finally, carefully lift the barreled action out of the stock, ensuring the magazine spring and follower are also removed.

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