Rem 700 still no go?

[xsn10s]

That works for you... great for you.

You're attempting to communicate that these deficiencies aren't relevant for other purchasers? Good enough for you means good enough for others?

There's a recipe that's bound to cure these ills at Rem Arms. Ignore them. Good enough for xsn10s, good enough for all. Let the consumer identity and correct the factory deficiencies after product purchase...

 

[xsn10s]

I operate with the understanding that

any mechanical devise can fail. Now if there is a defect that should be taken up with the manufacturer. We have seen the different example of good to excellent performance from Remington 700's on this thread. Now any firearm or manufacturer can ship out a rifle that has defects. It's not wanted but it can happen. When that happens it's in my opinion to take it up with the manufacturer first. That's all lol. Here's the follower on my rifle. When I do get my rifle I'll fire it until I'm satisfied in it's reliability and performance. I don't expect much from the stock and want a chassis of some sort. Which is why I bought an ADL.

 

[CNY Yote Hunter]

I operate with the understanding thatView attachment 470783 any mechanical devise can fail. Now if there is a defect that should be taken up with the manufacturer. We have seen the different example of good to excellent performance from Remington 700's on this thread. Now any firearm or manufacturer can ship out a rifle that has defects. It's not wanted but it can happen. When that happens it's in my opinion to take it up with the manufacturer first. That's all lol. Here's the follower on my rifle. When I do get my rifle I'll fire it until I'm satisfied in it's reliability and performance. I don't expect much from the stock and want a chassis of some sort. Which is why I bought an ADL.

That looks quite a bit different than mine did lol!! Point taken about taking it up with the manufacturer, I chose to deal with it myself due to the world we live in now. Was just reading recently about someone losing an item sending it in and for such a small issue and cheap fix to me it's more efficient to just fix it myself and be done with it. Thanks for the pic of the follower, was hoping mine was just a fluke. Let us know how yours shoots! I should have mine out next week when the spring comes in, ETA Weds so Thursday weather pending. Had to get another chrono as well cause mine managed to get mysteriously dropped and cracked in the basement but no one in my household ever knows anything. We have ghosts as usual lol!

 

[cohunt]

That looks quite a bit different than mine did lol!! Point taken about taking it up with the manufacturer, I chose to deal with it myself due to the world we live in now. Was just reading recently about someone losing an item sending it in and for such a small issue and cheap fix to me it's more efficient to just fix it myself and be done with it. Thanks for the pic of the follower, was hoping mine was just a fluke. Let us know how yours shoots! I should have mine out next week when the spring comes in, ETA Weds so Thursday weather pending. Had to get another chrono as well cause mine managed to get mysteriously dropped and cracked in the basement but no one in my household ever knows anything. We have ghosts as usual lol!

Rem might have just sent ypu a new follower and spring-- you probably wouldn't need to send the whole rifle back --- here is my bdl spring and follower from my RA serial number 308 , im pretty sure you got a fluke

 

[Bob Wright]

If those linear brass scratches persist after your new follower is installed, check the milled feed rails in the receiver (mag box side). I had to break some sharp edges on my feed rails. It was a hand finish operation that probably done incorrectly. It wasn't the follower.

 

[xsn10s]

That looks quite a bit different than mine did lol!! Point taken about taking it up with the manufacturer, I chose to deal with it myself due to the world we live in now. Was just reading recently about someone losing an item sending it in and for such a small issue and cheap fix to me it's more efficient to just fix it myself and be done with it. Thanks for the pic of the follower, was hoping mine was just a fluke. Let us know how yours shoots! I should have mine out next week when the spring comes in, ETA Weds so Thursday weather pending. Had to get another chrono as well cause mine managed to get mysteriously dropped and cracked in the basement but no one in my household ever knows anything. We have ghosts as usual lol!

And that's fine as I like to fix things also. I've had manufacturers send out parts to me after some vetting of the issues. In your case if they torqued the action screws to 95 in/lbs that's well beyond factory specs. It's another ding against them if you need to call CS at Remington. I'll post photos of groups although I don't expect great groups until I get a new chassis for it.

 

[comfisherman]

The stainless sps have made there way up here finall, price was actually pretty good considering how hard it is to get a stainless working gun these days. Have shot a 308 and 300 win that buddies bought and have a 223 en route. The 308 might be the best stainless 700 I've ever seen. The 300 win binds pretty bad and has visible tool marks. It's a boat gun a friend bought for a spare so the crew aren't walking around with no rifle on the beach, so it may go back to be fixed but might not. Pretty wild variation in qc, have held two others briefly that seemed OK.

If my 223 is a 9 twist like the web sight says it will get a cheap scope and become a boat beater. If it's a 12 twist it's gonna be a donor for a budget 17 rem build.

 

[xsn10s]

Rem might have just sent ypu a new follower and spring-- you probably wouldn't need to send the whole rifle back --- here is my bdl spring and follower from my RA serial number 308 , im pretty sure you got a fluke View attachment 470801View attachment 470802

Our followers look like cast parts. Whereas the OP's part looks like a forged machined part, albeit rough. I think I'd keep it and sand/ polish it into a proper follower.

 

[xsn10s]

If those linear brass scratches persist after your new follower is installed, check the milled feed rails in the receiver (mag box side). I had to break some sharp edges on my feed rails. It was a hand finish operation that probably done incorrectly. It wasn't the follower.

That's exactly what I found with my 260 AI after I converted it from a 22-250.

 

[Bob Wright]

That's exactly what I found with my 260 AI after I converted it from a 22-250.

I remember you mentioned it somewhere @ LRH? Jewelers file takes care of it.

 

[xsn10s]

I remember you mentioned it somewhere @ LRH? Jewelers file takes care of it.

I didn't have one so I stone it and hit it with some sand paper.

 

[CNY Yote Hunter]

If those linear brass scratches persist after your new follower is installed, check the milled feed rails in the receiver (mag box side). I had to break some sharp edges on my feed rails. It was a hand finish operation that probably done incorrectly. It wasn't the follower.

100 percent correct on this! My springs came today from J&A Outdoors, said Weds this coming week so I'm super happy with them being here earlier than expected. Put it back together today and sure enough now there is one single scratch line when chambering from the mag from the feed rails on both sides so the 1st and 3rd round from the right hand side and the 2nd round from the left! Going to hit them with the Emery cloth lightly and an abrasive hand pad to smooth them out a touch. All the other scoring has been corrected by the new follower. Off to the range today so I will post a follow up for the most important part.

 

[Pdvdh]

"When I do get my rifle I'll fire it until I'm satisfied in it's reliability and performance." You ever consider working for Rem Arms?

Most consumers understand that any manufacturer can turn out defective products. None are perfect. It's the percentage of defective products sold, and the obviousness of those defects to the consumer, that determine the reputation of a manufacturer. You sell new cars with scratched windshields, it's gonna be a significant problem.

How do you test your mag followers for finish, fit, and function before using your rifles? What unique skill set do you possess, such that Rem Arms couldn't employ those skills prior to shipping finished product for retail sale?

How do you test your mag follower springs for brittleness and breakage before you take them hunting? Is there a secret test to avoid ending up with a single-shot bolt rifle in the midst of a bear hunt?

Anyone at Rem Arms production have access to a torque screw driver? Or are employees responsible for supplying their own tools?

"That's all, lol."

 

[xsn10s]

"When I do get my rifle I'll fire it until I'm satisfied in it's reliability and performance." You ever consider working for Rem Arms?

Most consumers understand that any manufacturer can turn out defective products. None are perfect. It's the percentage of defective products sold, and the obviousness of those defects to the consumer, that determine the reputation of a manufacturer. You sell new cars with scratched windshields, it's gonna be a significant problem.

How do you test your mag followers for finish, fit, and function before using your rifles? What unique skill set do you possess, such that Rem Arms couldn't employ those skills prior to shipping finished product for retail sale?

How do you test your mag follower springs for brittleness and breakage before you take them hunting? Is there a secret teet to avoid ending up with a single-shot bolt rifle in the midst of a bear hunt?

Anyone at Rem Arms production have access to a torque screw driver? Or are employees responsible for supplying their own tools?

"That's all, lol."

Okay well if you don't care to purchase a Remington that's fine. I don't work there but I have worked in the industry. And they're just one of the rifles I'd purchase.