Thread: Rem 700 help

Originally Posted by chainsaw

Have you checked the action screws? Are they firm ? Best to check with a torque wrench & note the torque. Then remove the screws and action from stock. Check the stock around the action area very closely for any rub marks. Do the same for the underside of action. Any rub marks will point to a problem with bedding job. Also check the mag box is not binding before you loosen the action screws. It should move slightly, if it’s trapped this could be source of problem

the bedding was done and it shot good after but maybe something has moved or loosened