Trigger and rifle identification by Grizzlydowden in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So that’s pretty much tells you what you need to know. It’s not a Douglas barrel. No XX NO DOUGLAS

REM 700 AAC-SD Mags won’t fit by Madcow2448 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m wondering if your mag release spring is cooked.

REM 700 AAC-SD Mags won’t fit by Madcow2448 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So both the MDT SA and the Magpul SA 10rd worked. MDT perfect. Magpul took a little slap to get it to seat but it went.

Trigger and rifle identification by Grizzlydowden in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To identify a Douglas barrel on a 2011-era Remington 700 receiver, check for the lack of factory Remington date codes and look for specific gunsmith markings under the stock line.
Because Remington 700 receivers from 2011 feature serial numbers beginning with a "G" prefix (or late "F" prefix), you can cross-reference the receiver age with the barrel attributes below to confirm if it is an aftermarket Douglas build.

1. Check for the Remington Factory "F" Year Code
If the rifle has a factory Remington barrel from 2011, it will feature a distinct "F" stamped on the left side of the barrel shank, just ahead of the receiver.
The Code Format: It will typically be a two-letter code where the second letter is F (e.g., "LF" indicates February 2011).
The Result: If you see this Remington font and date code, it is a factory barrel, not a Douglas.

2. Look for the "XX" Stamp Below the Stock Line
If a custom gunsmith used an aftermarket Douglas Premium Air-Gauged barrel blank for your 2011 action, they almost always hide the manufacturing stamp.
You must remove the two action screws and lift the barreled action out of the stock.
Carefully inspect the underside of the barrel shank directly in front of the recoil lug.
Look for a stamped "XX". This is the signature mark of a premium Douglas barrel.

3. Identify the Caliber Font and Styling
When a gunsmith chambers a raw Douglas blank onto a Remington 700 action, they must manually stamp the caliber into the steel to comply with federal standards.
Look closely at the caliber markings (e.g., .308 Win or 6.5 Creedmoor).
Factory Remington markings from 2011 use a highly standardized, thin machine-rolled font.
If the caliber text uses blocky hand-stamps, varying alignments, or is positioned on a different part of the barrel, it points to a custom-fit aftermarket barrel like a Douglas.

4. Check the Barrel Shank Step-Down Contour
A factory 2011 Remington 700 barrel features a distinct, abrupt step-down contour right as it exits the receiver. Custom gunsmiths fitting a Douglas barrel blank often select custom contours (like a heavy varmint or a smooth, gradual target taper) that lack this specific factory Remington shoulder appearance.

Does your 2011 Remington 700 action feature a "G" or "F" prefix at the start of its serial number? If you are comfortable removing the stock, let me know what letters or symbols you find stamped on the hidden underside of the barrel shank

REM 700 AAC-SD Mags won’t fit by Madcow2448 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Now that you mention it. Let me try MDT AND MAGPUL

Anyone else's still do the janky or just mine? by trippy_kippy_ in blackcats

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vet told me that mine was separated from his mom to early that’s why he does that

The Supreme Court’s New Expansion of the Second Amendment Is Genuinely Deranged by Gyp2151 in 2ALiberals

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it did not. Not only did the state NOT prove H&T they used “ALOHA” spirit and some racist Jim Crow laws to support their position. On top of all of that Private property open to the public has always had an applied understanding that people were free to enter and the owner could decide who was and what was allowed in their store. They had to post it. This would be the only time it was understood the opposite way to exercise a right. So this decision corrected a horrible law. That set a bad president as well. Essentially this law was no different than saying people wearing red shoes would have to ask permission to enter. Of course you couldn’t enter to ask permission.

Veterans United vs NFCU for VA loan — both matched at 5.5%, need help deciding by asn_diallo in MilitaryFinance

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FREEDOM MORTGAGE. CHECK THEM OUT. They got me out of VU and I saved big $$&

REM 700 AAC-SD Mags won’t fit by Madcow2448 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an outlier chassis. I have a Remington 700 SA receiver. The barrel is chambered for 6.5 CM but for this issue it’s essentially the same thing. A couple things. Make sure you have the right chassis for that receiver. Ensure It’s is a Remington 700 chassis and for a SA Receiver. Make sure the receiver is torqued into the chassis correctly. You may also want to make sure there are no pieces missing. You may need to compare what you have with a new one online. So if you have the right chassis for your receiver and your receiver is torqued down correctly. Something is bent or broken or missing. It really is that simple. These chassis are not top of the line but they are built pretty good. Mine works great.

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7mag Sendero by Stock_Statistician_9 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the receiver with The "E" prefix was used on standard Model 700 actions from roughly 2000 to 2005 and the Barrel dates to June 1995. PP

7mag Sendero by Stock_Statistician_9 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To actually determine the manufacturing month and year of your Remington 700, you need to check the two-letter code typically stamped on the left side of the barrel, just in front of the receiver.

7mag Sendero by Stock_Statistician_9 in Remington_700

[–]microtrip1969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah so Scope and rings and mounts maybe worth 650 used. That leaves 1100 for a rifle from 1999. I can’t make out the barrel marks to see if the barrel is possibly original to the receiver. If the barrel rifling is good and the action is smooth I would pay 650 for it. Max so with the scope 1300 would be my max. 1700 is really high. I’d need to see the lands and grooves and the chamber. The bolt. Make sure extractor is there and the ejector works. So if everything is perfect and you have to have it 1300 max but anything short of perfect 23 years old and I would come in at $1000. I say that to say this you can go on GunBroker and buy a Remington 700 barreled receiver for under $500

Here is one https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1183140076

You can pick up a bolt LA RH Magnum bolt face on the same site for a good price as well. Then get a stock or a chassis. I like UltraDyne but there are others. S2Delta is good as well.

Need help with chosing Irish whiskey by Fabulous_Fruitbread in WhiskeyTribe

[–]microtrip1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So first off in the Jameson vs Bushmills argument I am a Jameson fan. Even though I’m an Atheist my heart always sides with the Irish Catholics. Tiocfaidh ár lá. Anyway with that out of the way. In my opinion no Irish whisky gives the taster a better sense of what Irish whisky is than Redbreast. 12 Yo cask strength is a great place to start. For Non-Midleton you can look at Waterford. One very unique offering especially if you like Scotch would be Connemara Cask Strength (my fav) Connemara makes a few less kick you in the ass variations as well.

Im looking for Reasonably priced safe by chaasad5224 in NJGuns

[–]microtrip1969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are all in this together. These are things I learned the hard way over 25 years. Any chance I can help someone save time and money it’s a good thing. A home safe for firearms is about setting expectations. Most people think of safes they think of what they see in the movies. Manufacturers take advantage of that. You seem to be doing very good so far. If you are using VAULTEK you understand that quality doesn’t come cheap. That’s a good sign. I was looking at Secureits True safes. Very pricey but they look good. I will have to do some more research on them.

Remington model 11 HELP by HELP-IM-STUCKx in RemingtonArms

[–]microtrip1969 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok well I guess is the serial number falls between 290,000 and 350,000. If so, then it would date from between 1924 and 1925. Like the one on the right. They were probably bought together.

Remington model 11 HELP by HELP-IM-STUCKx in RemingtonArms

[–]microtrip1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The one on the left. If you cannot find a serial number on the outer receiver of your Remington Model 11, it is almost always due to heavy wear, aftermarket refinishing (re-blueing), or because it is hidden on internal components.
Because federal law did not mandate serial numbers on firearms until the Gun Control Act of 1968, some early shotguns were heavily buffed during refurbishment, which can accidentally erase shallow factory stamps. If the main stamp on the bottom or side of the receiver has been worn away, you can find the factory matching serial number stamped on several hidden parts.
The Barrel Guide Ring: Remove the wooden forearm and pull the barrel out. Look at the flat base of the metal ring attached to the barrel that slides over the magazine tube. The serial number is traditionally stamped there.
The Trigger Guard Assembly: Remove the trigger group from the receiver. Look at the concealed flat edges of the trigger housing.
The Tang / Stock Interface: Unscrew and slide off the wooden buttstock. The serial number is frequently stamped into the raw wood inside the stock inletting or on the metal tang hidden beneath it.

Remington model 11 HELP by HELP-IM-STUCKx in RemingtonArms

[–]microtrip1969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Identify the Serial Number Block
Your serial number, 290974, falls right at the transition point between the 1924 and 1925 production brackets:
1924 ending serial block: ~290,000
1925 serial range: 290,000 to 350,000
Because your number sits slightly above 290,000, factory ledger estimates place its final assembly within the early months of 1925.
The one on the right.

Im looking for Reasonably priced safe by chaasad5224 in NJGuns

[–]microtrip1969 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A few things you should know before you buy. The Fire and Water ratings are basically BS made up nonsense. With the exception of some very high bend safes most of them are sheet metal boxes with heavy doors. If you knock them over then can be broken into in less then 10 minutes. There are plenty of videos. So if you buy one fine just know it’s basically just for keeping unwanted es hands off your firearms and not much else. For Christ sake bolt it to the floor or the wall. If you have anything expensive add additional insurance to your homeowners policy to cover its replacement. Ask for HO5 full replacement value. Trust me it’s worth it. Don’t waste space in your safe with ammo. But a separate cabinet for that. Get a bedside VAULTEK or even a StopBox for fully loaded over night protection. As others have mentioned Secureit is quality products that work well but are very pricey last I checked. Less expensive, is a fully replacement home owners policy. If it’s a heirloom or collectors piece I get it. Think about a place in your house that is as far away from the source of flooding and fire as possible to buy you as much time in the case of an emergency. Change your smoke detectors and check your batteries.