Thread: Rem 700 bolt damage

Originally Posted by StrikerNZ

More likely to be from rail/base screws I’d imagine. Bit concerning either way, although to my untrained eye, can’t see it affecting structural integrity of the lugs.

Agreed. LH split locking lug for ejector arm to pass thru (unless Rem 700 is really oddball). OP needs to look at length of rail screws.

Fix screw/screws and then maybe a quiet dressing with a small needle file to take off the high spots and check ejector slot on the rhs and maybe a wee touch up there if the top has been dragged over. No need to get carried away. Check rear screws - eyeball or digital examination.

Seen it happen b4 usually with tapered rails and no allowance made for needing shorter screws on the front than the back.