Akeld Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 I've just bought a Rem 700 which I intend to use as a dedicated NV rifle, I've noticed the threads in the action for the bases are quite worn and I'm not convinced they'll secure a rail to the action as they are. I intend to rethread in a slightly larger size to allow me to fit the rail, is there any reason I shouldn't or anything I should be aware of? Thanks for any advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Akeld said: I've just bought a Rem 700 which I intend to use as a dedicated NV rifle, I've noticed the threads in the action for the bases are quite worn and I'm not convinced they'll secure a rail to the action as they are. I intend to rethread in a slightly larger size to allow me to fit the rail, is there any reason I shouldn't or anything I should be aware of? Thanks for any advice The original threads are 6-48 and it is common to open them up to 8-40 The only problem might be the front screw as you will bottom out against the tenon thread for the barrel......unless you can remove the barrel first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted August 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 On closer inspection (threads looked quite sharp) it appears the reason the 6-48 bolts supplied with the rail didn't hold was due to the action already being tapped M4, now sorted with correct size and secure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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