DotShot Report post Posted April 5, 2015 Anyone used a PTG fluted bolt as a replacement for a factory bolt on a Remington 700? I did a little checking and only found that it would be a beneficial idea to replace the extractor on the PTG bolt with an M16 style extractor. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted April 5, 2015 The extractor replacement is not necessary. Send the original off and have it fluted if that's what you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DotShot Report post Posted April 5, 2015 Casey, I just might do that. I'm not in any rush so i don't want to shortcut as i have the time to do this right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted April 5, 2015 Kampfeld customs is your man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted April 5, 2015 Stiller uses ptg bolts in their predator actions. The only reason two reasons I would change bolts to go to a smaller diameter round, or to tighten up the clearance between the action and the bolt. Probably not neccessary for a hunting rifle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted April 5, 2015 You might have re-head space if you change the bolt. Just a thought. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DotShot Report post Posted April 5, 2015 The more i've read about people who have used them, the less inclined i am to do so. I've got everything (aside from the scope and it will be here Tuesday) that i need to start working up a load. I have a friend who has been long range shooting for quite some time and has all the tools, chrono, reloading equipment and so forth. With all of this I should be able to work up a suitable load and start dialing it in. I want to do this right and be able to shoot comfortably out to 1000 yards and have confidence as well as be comfortable with the rifle. It will take time, but i am oh so ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 I had a 700 I took to my smith for some work. He out sources for the extractor, going from 7 mag to 7 RUM. We got it back and the bolt was exposed to what he thought was way more heat then needed. He ordered me a PTG bolt and had kampfeld do the fluting now life is good. PTG does fluting but they are very shallow and don't look as good as the deep flutes Karl does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 Yep, karls flutes are deep. just the way I like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
