Remington ML conversion to 209 primers

[CNEDEER]

I am wanting to convert my ML700 to shoot 209 primers. Does that consist of simply a nipple swap, or do I gotta do something else? ie a bolt exchange. Thanks in advance, Taylor

 

[Cow Tag]

CNEDEER, I purchased a conversion kit years ago and it consisted of a complete bolt changeover. Not hard to do as I remember and I like the 209 primers better than the old number 11 caps that I had to use way back when. This will make your Remington ML a better rifle.

 

[mickeyelk]

The only bad thing I noticed when I put mine together, with the conversion kit, is that there is allot of blowback into your face when you shoot via the 209 primer. Other than that its great!

 

[Cow Tag]

Mickeyelk, my rifle is older now but I have never had any blow back from it. I did purchase the conversion kit directly from Remington Arms Company with a new bolt plus the breech plug came new with the kit....the best I can remember. I have never witnessed anything hitting me in the face when I shoot my converted Remington model 700ML rifle. I have shot it a lot over the years too. Maybe I the lucky one?