How to Assemble a Remington 700 Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmmithing

Published on October 4, 2013
Duration: 8:33

This guide details the final assembly of a Remington 700 rifle, presented by Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield. It covers crucial steps from mating the barrel and action to precise scope mounting, emphasizing proper torque values and tool usage for a reliable build. The instruction highlights techniques for protecting finishes and ensuring correct component function throughout the process.

Quick Summary

Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates the final assembly of a Remington 700 rifle. Key steps include using a barrel vise with oak bushings, applying Loctite Anti-Seize to barrel threads, and precisely torquing components. Scope mounting involves torquing base screws to 30 in-lbs and ring screws to 15 in-lbs, ensuring perfect leveling for accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Stock Assembly
  2. 00:55Mating the Barrel and Action
  3. 02:16Sights and Trigger Installation
  4. 04:44Bolt Assembly
  5. 06:45Final Rifle Assembly
  6. 07:28Scope Mounting and Leveling

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key steps in assembling a Remington 700 rifle?

Assembly involves installing the stock components, mating the barrel and action using a vise and torque wrench, installing sights and trigger, assembling the bolt, securing the barreled action into the stock, and finally mounting the scope with precise torque settings.

What torque values are recommended for mounting a scope on a Remington 700?

For a Remington 700 build, scope base screws should be torqued to 30 in-lbs, and the scope ring screws should be torqued to 15 in-lbs, using a specialized torque wrench like the Wheeler FAT Wrench.

What specialized tools are needed for Remington 700 assembly?

Essential tools include a barrel vise with oak bushings, an action wrench, a Wheeler FAT Wrench for precise torque application, Loctite Anti-Seize, and bubble levels for scope alignment.

How does Larry Potterfield ensure proper alignment during Remington 700 assembly?

Potterfield utilizes witness marks for recoil lug alignment and bubble levels for scope mounting to ensure precise horizontal alignment, critical for accurate shooting.

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