Rem 700 extraction , ejection

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dbergen

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I have a Rem 700 LTR in 223 Rem that is shooting great.
The only bad point is ejection. Sometimes it does eject a case but mostly the case remains in the action. It's doesn't matter if I manipulate the bolt fast or slow. I also did install a shorter ejector spring but it doesn't help. When I compared the bolt with a friends one, you see less from the extractor hook.
I have removed the extractor and bend it a little but when I try to install it
It only works for a few cartridges.
What's the proper procedure to install a new extractor without bending it to much.
David
 
This is basically a bump to get you back up to the top of the thread so someone experienced can answer.

First I would say clean like crazy. Brass shavings love to get under the Rem extractors (and by the way you have an extractor problem, messing with the ejector just effects where the brass flies or doesn't).

I think once a Rem extractor has been removed from the bolt face it is toast, a new one needs to go back in. This is a job for the experienced because it can be damaged being installed. At one time I was told that many of the new extractors recieved for replacement were defective.

Would some of the gods comment please. DC
 
I am not one of the gods but if I am reading your question correctly you are having an ejection problem, not an extraction problem.

This is what you wrote "The only bad point is ejection. Sometimes it does eject a case but mostly the case remains in the action."

Are you saying that the case is extracting from the chamber but it is not ejecting from the action? If this is the case the last thing you want is a shorter extractor spring - you need a longer ejector spring so that it will kick the case free of the action.

On a 700 manipulating the bolt fast or slow has no effect on ejection, ejection is controlled by the ejector spring, this is the spring that is accessed by removing the ejector from the face of the bolt. When removing or installing this be very careful or you will spend a lot of time on your hands and knees looking for the ejector and spring.

But to muddy the waters a bit you also wrote this - "I have removed the extractor and bend it a little but when I try to install it It only works for a few cartridges."

After readinf this I am not sure if you have an ejection problem or an extraction problem. If it is not extracting cartridges (removing them from the chamber) then you have an extraction problem and a new extractor is more than likely in order. In later model Remingtons, which yours seems to be, the extractor simply snaps into place, just be careful not to bend it any more than necessary to get it into the bolt face, if you bend it to the point that it slides in easily you will more than likely ruin the extractor.

If it is an extraction problem have your local gunsmith put one in - at the price of extractors all you have to do is ruin one and you have lost more than it would cost to have a smith install it.
 
You can lengthen the stroke of the ejector by grinding a small amount from the rear of the notch that the ejector retaining pin rides in. This will allow the ejector to protrude slightly further and push on the case longer.--Mike Ezell
 
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