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1934 Armory

1934 Armory - Receiver - BE3 (Short Action)

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Precision-crafted for accuracy and reliability, the BE3 Action blends classic Remington 700 design with modern engineering from 1934 Armory.

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Overview

A 25 oz three-lug Remington 700 short action with 60-degree bolt throw

The 1934 Armory BE3 is a lightweight short-action receiver on the Remington 700 footprint, built on a modern 3-lug design. It weighs 25 ounces, uses a one-piece spiral-fluted bolt with a 60-degree throw, and is finished with full PVD black coating. Wire EDM raceways machine uniform tolerances throughout, and the receiver accepts Remington 700 pattern triggers, BDL and DBM bottom metal, and AICS-pattern magazines. Three bolt face options cover Standard (.481 inch), Magnum (.540 inch) and Varmint (.383 inch) calibers.

25 oz receiver with 3-lug bolt design

1934 Armory lists the BE3 at 25 ounces, with a 3-lug bolt and a 60-degree bolt throw.

Wire EDM raceways for consistent tolerances

1934 Armory lists wire EDM raceways.

One-piece spiral-fluted bolt

A one-piece spiral-fluted bolt, 0.718 inch in diameter, with a Mini M16 style extractor and a cam roller bearing that 1934 Armory says reduces bolt lift pressure.

Three bolt face options

Standard face (.481 inch) for cartridges on the .308 Winchester case head, Magnum face (.540 inch) for magnum case heads such as .300 Winchester Magnum, and Varmint face (.383 inch) for cartridges on the .223 Remington case head.

Dual-pinned recoil lug and full-length rail

The 0.300 inch thick recoil lug is precision cut and dual pinned to the receiver. The integral 20 MOA Picatinny rail runs the full length and is pinned.

Guaranteed plus or minus 0.001 inch headspace

1934 Armory guarantees headspace to plus or minus 0.001 inch.

Specifications

Receiver

Material4140 pre-hard alloy
FootprintRemington 700 short action
Trigger patternRemington 700
Weight (receiver)25.0 oz
Hardness32 HRC
CoatingFull PVD black
Recoil lugDual pinned, 0.300 in thick
Rail20 MOA Picatinny, pinned, full length
Magazine compatibilityAICS pattern, BDL and DBM
Extraction windowExtra long for handloaded brass
Headspace tolerancePlus or minus 0.001 in guaranteed

Bolt

TypeOne-piece
Body diameter0.718 in
Lug count3 lug
Bolt throw60 degrees
Material4140 alloy
Hardness45-50 HRC
CoatingPVD black
FlutingSpiral, reduces weight and grit capture
ExtractorMini M16 style
EjectorMechanical
Firing pin17-4PH stainless steel, 0.062 in
Primer strike depth0.060 in
Special featuresCam roller bearing for smooth cycling, oversize bolt knob, tool-less fire control

Bolt Face Options

Standard (0.481 in)For .308 Win, .243 Win, .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor and similar standard calibers
Magnum (0.540 in)For .300 Win Mag Mag and larger magnum calibers
Varmint (0.383 in)For .223 Remington, .204 Ruger and similar small-bore cartridges

Threading

Thread pitch1-1/16 in - 16 TPI
Tenon optionsQuick Change or Full Thread (at order time)

Fitment

Will it work with your build?

Works with

  • Remington 700 short-action stocks and chassis
  • Remington 700 pattern triggers
  • BDL style bottom metal
  • DBM (detachable box magazine) setups
  • AICS-pattern magazines
  • Remington 700 scope bases and rings

Will not work with

  • Long-action stocks or chassis
  • Long-action bottom metal

Bottom metal and magazines. 1934 Armory lists the BE3 as compatible with BDL and DBM bottom metal and AICS pattern magazines on Remington 700 short action stocks and chassis.

Detail

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Which bolt face do I order?

  • Standard (0.481 in): for cartridges on the .308 Winchester case head.
  • Magnum (0.540 in): for magnum case heads such as .300 Winchester Magnum.
  • Varmint (0.383 in): for cartridges on the .223 Remington case head.

3-lug vs 2-lug: what is the difference?

The BE3 has a 3-lug bolt with a 60-degree throw and is listed at 25 ounces; the BE1 in our record is a 2-lug, 90-degree action at 32 ounces. Both are Remington 700 footprint short actions.

Quick Change or Full Thread tenon?

Quick Change is 1934 Armory's quick-change barrel system; Full Thread is a conventional threaded tenon. The tenon is chosen at order time.

Does this receiver accept my bottom metal and magazines?

The BE3 accepts both BDL (hinged floorplate) and DBM (detachable box magazine) bottom metal on Remington 700 footprint stocks and chassis, and it is cut for AICS-pattern magazines.

Weight
25.0 oz
Footprint
Rem 700 SA
Material
4140 pre-hard
Bolt lugs
3 lug
Bolt throw
60 degrees
Rail
20 MOA integral

Works with

  • Rem 700 SA stocks and chassis
  • Rem 700 pattern triggers
  • BDL and DBM bottom metal

Will not work with

  • Long-action chassis
  • Large-frame actions

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