I have a few 700's some with and some without the j-lock and actually have paid it no mind. I have been talking to someone who was interested in buying one from me which has the j-lock and that seems to be a negative issue. I don't understand what the big issue would be so can some of you explaing it to me.

Well IMHO it's a more of an emotional and cosmetic issue than anything else plus OMG the fireing pin sping is scrunched up too. Any real issue? Well perhaps in the world of purists and hair splitters ( of course that defines most gun nuts and reloaders) it does.

With that rant I need to add that any j-lock rifles that end up in my closet immediately get a Gre-Tan or Callahan change out, lol

As mentioned, it's easy to fix if it bothers someone. A lot of rifles with a closed bolt shroud have J-lock stuff in them too. For normal hunters, I think it's more of an issue around the camp fire then it is in the "field".

I have a Remington 700 rifle in 338 WM caliber and has this type of lock, however I still have not understood how can you explain?, I never use it, but because I do not know its real function.

Thank you,

Oscar.

The "J lock" rifles were equipped with the small "wart" on the bolt shroud, which when turned with the factory supplied key, locked the bolt shut so no one could load and fire the rifle. Rem's responce to some states, Maryland for example, requiring an integral lock on all new firearms sold in the state.

Maryland, trying hard to be Kalifornia!

My Remington rifle takes a key, with green plastic handle and a metal tip that is shaped like you say the "j", so to understand the power button with the lock nut must not be operable huh it?

Thank you,

Oscar.

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Originally posted by tped:
...someone who ..interested in buying one from me which has the j-lock and that seems to be a negative issue. I don't understand what the big issue would be so can some of you explaing it to me.

Hey tped, All the answers above are correct. However, in your situation the potential "Buyer" is simply using the J-Lock as a negotiating ploy in an attempt to get you to lower the price.

If you would do a search on Gun Auctions, you could see what one similar to yours is going for. Then you could print it out if need be and show the guy. If he wants it he will buy it or he is just trying to bargain you down into a great deal for himself.

As long as people leave the J-Lock alone, it won't lock itself.

Best of luck to you.