MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Need a sealed breech 209 kit? We have them for Ruger 77/50 & Remington 700ML!

The Remington 700 ML/MLS & Ruger 77/50 muzzle loaders have been out of production for years now.  These rifles now vary in condition.   Some have hardly been used.   Others used, but well cared for.   Some have been neglected.   So their condition truly runs the full gambit.  

​This is further complicated due to the original design and other 209 modifications sending fouling corrosive gasses throughout the bolt and the receiver.   New owners can be further confused by the various kits that may have been fitted over the years.  Our kits fix blow back issues, don't rely on most of the parts people tinker with, and base line the rifle to a solid known good state.

Many folks find their way to this blog from a simple internet search.  Frequently because they are having trouble like misfires, failure-to-fire, are tired of blow back, etc.   Some just want to use Blackhorn 209 powder (which will misfire or blooper if not sealed up).   

Other's have a friend that fixed his woes with our system, or saw a modified rifle at the range using our awesome 209 conversion for Remington 700 ML's and Ruger 77/50 rifles.  Some just know that there has to be a better way, and there is: you found it in our kits.    However you got here, and whatever shape your rifle is in, welcome to the best, last conversion you'll ever want on your rifle, and a great source for other hard to find Remington 700 ML parts.

Seeing the guns are so old, most folks first question is:

       Does this guy really still sell kits & fix these old rifles?   

                                           YES WE DO!
                                                (Click here to purchase one)

You may wonder how it works.   You can think of having three basic options: 

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Badger Ridge's 209 Conversion kit for Remington 700 ML/MLS

Option 1:  Buy a Remington kit and Do It Yourself (DIY).  

​The is your least expensive option.   To decide if you want to pay us to convert the bolt, have your gunsmith do it, or try it yourself, I recommend you study the online installation instructions and see the tools and skills needed.   

The most common thing people mess up up during the conversion process and need to replace is the firing pin, and a new one costs more than our install service.   So I always recommend you purchase our install service and send me the bolt (I'm getting ahead of myself as that is option two below). Note, there is not an "Option 1" for a Ruger (the Ruger's conversion is too complicated).

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Option 2:  Send us the bolt and pay us to convert it​

​You can purchase the kit for a Remington and add installation, or purchase an installed kit for the Ruger.  Then ship us the bolt.   Let's call this option 2.   It's in the middle of cost, but very simple as you just have to ship us the bolt, we convert it and send it back.   While the costs differ, this option is basically the same between the Remington 700 ML and the Ruger 77/50.   When it comes to option 2:  you send us the bolt,  it's converted, then shipped back with the new breech plug/vent liner and other small tools.  Again, with the Ruger 77/50, there is no option one.​

Converted Remington Bolt

Converted Ruger 77/50 bolt, with all the included extras

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Option 3:  Buy a new bolt we build from scratch

​Option 3 is the most expensive option: buy an already converted bolt with a breech plug.   I only recommend option 3 when people hunt in Idaho, or Oregon (for some hunts in those states they have to use exposed caps, but have other hunts where they can seal the breech and use 209's).  This option is also viable for folks who have rifles that are missing bolts.   We used to build bolts for both rifles, but right now we only offer this for the  Ruger 77/50.

Completely new 209 converted Remington 700 ML bolt: This item is on hold & unavailable for the foreseeable future

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If you have a bolt for your rifle, even if its frozen or broken, our recommendation is for you to purchase a kit with our conversion service (Option 2) and send it to me.  I'll look it over and let you know what, if anything, is needed to convert it.   I have a pretty good track record on salvaging frozen/broken bolts and keeping it cheaper than buying an entire new bolt.  

If you still have questions, you probably can find an answer in our FAQ,  or within the archives along the right side of these Badger's Den posts.

Please take a look at the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) before you call or use the contact form:  the answers you want are probably there (and you will probably get them quicker via the FAQ.   If you aren't finding what you need, you can call us (our number is on the bottom of every web page: 989 795 2526) or use the Contact page by clicking here (or under "More" in the banner above) to initiate a conversation.   We'll call you back or reply with an email. 

Remember you can always  add what you want to your chart, and complete an online check out.   

Hope this helps!

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