How to Install a Three-Position Safety on a Remington 700 | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Published on September 11, 2013
Duration: 6:02

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing process for installing a Gentry three-position safety on a Remington 700. Expert gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates precise milling operations on the bolt body, cocking piece, and firing pin, along with TIG welding for receiver finishing. The procedure requires specialized tools and a high level of technical proficiency to ensure proper function and safety.

Quick Summary

Installing a Gentry three-position safety on a Remington 700 involves precise milling of the bolt body (0.100" deep) and firing pin (0.055" deep), along with a 40-degree relief cut on the cocking piece. This upgrade directly blocks the firing pin for enhanced safety, unlike traditional trigger-blocking safeties. TIG welding is used for receiver finishing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Three-Position Safety
  2. 00:37Bolt Disassembly
  3. 01:09Trigger and Shroud Modification
  4. 02:22Milling the Bolt Body
  5. 03:26Cocking Piece and Firing Pin Modification
  6. 04:56Reassembly and Receiver Finishing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the three positions of a Gentry three-position safety?

The Gentry three-position safety features three distinct settings: 'Safe-Locked,' where the bolt is secured and cannot be opened; 'Safe-Unlocked,' allowing the bolt to be opened but blocking the firing pin; and 'Fire,' enabling the rifle to be discharged.

What specific milling depths are required for installing a Gentry three-position safety on a Remington 700?

For a Gentry three-position safety installation on a Remington 700, a recess of approximately 0.100 inches deep is milled into the bolt body, and a relief cut of about 0.055 inches deep is made into the firing pin.

What advanced techniques are used in this Remington 700 safety modification?

This modification involves advanced gunsmithing techniques such as precision milling of the bolt body and firing pin, and TIG welding to fill and refinish the original safety slot on the receiver tang.

Why is a three-position safety considered an upgrade for rifles?

A three-position safety is often preferred because it directly blocks the firing pin, providing a more secure method of ensuring the firearm cannot discharge compared to traditional safeties that only block the trigger.

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