Thread: Rem 700 help

Thanks for the knowledge I'll get some carbon cleaner into it and see if I can find a bulge pull it out of the stock and re torque. Don't want to give up on it just yet. Worst case I suppose will be a rebarrel.

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

also check scope rings and the scope BASE itself...had that one catch me out twice now.....

Carboned cleaned it today took about 5 goes before I started getting clean patches so hopefully sorted that problem. Pulled it out of the stock and checked for wear etc mag box moves so isn't bound up. Got a different scope and rings to put on and see how it goes