remington wont feed

memphis605 · February 10, 2011, 05:01 PM

remington 700 300 wby mag wont feed out of the magazine(hinged plate). New to me rifle lighty used. first remington rifle always ran with savage... any help appreciated

Hog Buster · February 10, 2011, 06:20 PM

Make sure the magazine follower isn’t in backasswards.

James K · February 10, 2011, 07:05 PM

Check the position of the follower and its spring. Also make sure the chambering is factory; rechambering those rifles can result in feeding problems if the receiver rails aren't right for the new cartridge.

Jim

memphis605 · February 11, 2011, 05:44 AM

The follower and spring are both in properly. I was wondering about the chambering simply because of how the cartridges seem to sit under the rails it acts like it is set up for a shorter cartridge. is there any tell signs to see if it has been re-chambered

roklok · February 14, 2011, 08:20 AM

I just aquired a 700 in 300 Weatherby, have not shot it yet. I am curious now, hopefully it does not have issues.

geetarman · February 14, 2011, 08:42 AM

I am not sure what the difference is but I have a 1975 or so 700BDL that will not feed rounds singly unless they are pressed down into the magazine.

I have a much newer 700P that feeds single rounds just fine just by laying them between the rails. That rifle does not do a real good job of loading rounds into the chamber when the rounds are pressed down into the magazine.

I do not know why the rifles seem to be so different in that regard. I tend to only shoot one round at a time rather than loading the magazine and going from there.

If I was still hunting, that would certainly be an issue for me.

Both rifles are short action. One is a 22-250 and the other newer rifle is a .308.

It is not really a problem for me because of the way I use the rifles, but it is an issue between them.

Geetarman

James K · February 14, 2011, 01:42 PM

Remington stamps the caliber on the barrel so if that doesn't match the current caliber, the rifle has been rechambered. (I doubt it has, but it was a thought when discussing feeding problems.)

Jim

memphis605 · February 16, 2011, 08:45 PM

I replaced the spring and follower and lightly filed the rails. Checked all numbers on the action and barrel and everything lines up and it still does not feed. Probably will pass this gun on to someone that wants to shoot it single shot or tinker around more.

NESHOOTER · February 16, 2011, 09:21 PM

memphis,
Question are these new factory rounds? or reloads?

memphis605 · February 18, 2011, 05:45 AM

First were reloads and i thought it may be the problem so i bought a box of factory ammo. no difference

NESHOOTER · February 18, 2011, 10:20 PM

memphis, how doe's your bolt close without a round? Do the lugs flow easly when you put the bolt in battery position? If good and rifle empty drop a spent brass case into the chamber as you rifle is pointed down does in drop into the chamber, and then try to close the bolt? Does it lock down easy? Open bolt slowly part way without ejecting the brass in and out do you feel any drag?

Hog Buster · February 19, 2011, 01:33 AM

Very strange??? Is the bolt picking up the round out of the magazine, or is it just sliding over it? Sliding over it sounds like a follower, spring or internal magazine problem. Picking up the round and jamming it into the breach face, not the chamber, is another.

Addendum: Another thought, after a bout with CRS.

It’s been a while since I took a 700 apart and don’t have one handy to look at but I think it has an internal metal box magazine that the follower and spring fit in. Make sure this isn’t bent, put in upside down, or backwards and seated in the proper place. Somewhere in the back of my memory I recall someone else having a similar problem and this was it.

memphis605 · February 20, 2011, 04:43 PM

The bolt is sliding right over the bullets. occasionally it will catch the casing part way up so if not careful youll jam it all up. NE it closes fine empty with or without casing. there is a little drag when opening with casing but nothing out of the norm. It appears that the casings are hanging up where the stocke marries the action. Should there be a casing in there that is missing as of right now the stock is serving as the mag.........

memphis605 · February 20, 2011, 04:53 PM

My apologies. I see Hog Buster has already answered my question. I am missing the internal box and i believe this will solve my issue. I will see if i can get one ordered and try it out

February 10, 2011, 05:01 PM	#1
memphis605 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 10	remington wont feed remington 700 300 wby mag wont feed out of the magazine(hinged plate). New to me rifle lighty used. first remington rifle always ran with savage... any help appreciated

February 10, 2011, 06:20 PM	#2
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	Make sure the magazine follower isn’t in backasswards. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson

February 18, 2011, 10:20 PM	#11
NESHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Posts: 517	memphis, how doe's your bolt close without a round? Do the lugs flow easly when you put the bolt in battery position? If good and rifle empty drop a spent brass case into the chamber as you rifle is pointed down does in drop into the chamber, and then try to close the bolt? Does it lock down easy? Open bolt slowly part way without ejecting the brass in and out do you feel any drag? Last edited by NESHOOTER; February 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM. Reason: spelling

February 19, 2011, 01:33 AM	#12
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	Very strange??? Is the bolt picking up the round out of the magazine, or is it just sliding over it? Sliding over it sounds like a follower, spring or internal magazine problem. Picking up the round and jamming it into the breach face, not the chamber, is another. Addendum: Another thought, after a bout with CRS. It’s been a while since I took a 700 apart and don’t have one handy to look at but I think it has an internal metal box magazine that the follower and spring fit in. Make sure this isn’t bent, put in upside down, or backwards and seated in the proper place. Somewhere in the back of my memory I recall someone else having a similar problem and this was it. __________________ Those who beat their guns into plows, will plow for those who don't.-Thomas Jefferson Last edited by Hog Buster; February 19, 2011 at 01:54 AM. Reason: Addendum

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February 10, 2011, 07:05 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Check the position of the follower and its spring. Also make sure the chambering is factory; rechambering those rifles can result in feeding problems if the receiver rails aren't right for the new cartridge. Jim

February 11, 2011, 05:44 AM	#4
memphis605 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 10	The follower and spring are both in properly. I was wondering about the chambering simply because of how the cartridges seem to sit under the rails it acts like it is set up for a shorter cartridge. is there any tell signs to see if it has been re-chambered

February 14, 2011, 08:20 AM	#5
roklok Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2008 Location: Fort Yukon, Alaska Posts: 735	I just aquired a 700 in 300 Weatherby, have not shot it yet. I am curious now, hopefully it does not have issues.

February 14, 2011, 08:42 AM	#6
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	I am not sure what the difference is but I have a 1975 or so 700BDL that will not feed rounds singly unless they are pressed down into the magazine. I have a much newer 700P that feeds single rounds just fine just by laying them between the rails. That rifle does not do a real good job of loading rounds into the chamber when the rounds are pressed down into the magazine. I do not know why the rifles seem to be so different in that regard. I tend to only shoot one round at a time rather than loading the magazine and going from there. If I was still hunting, that would certainly be an issue for me. Both rifles are short action. One is a 22-250 and the other newer rifle is a .308. It is not really a problem for me because of the way I use the rifles, but it is an issue between them. Geetarman

February 14, 2011, 01:42 PM	#7
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	Remington stamps the caliber on the barrel so if that doesn't match the current caliber, the rifle has been rechambered. (I doubt it has, but it was a thought when discussing feeding problems.) Jim

February 16, 2011, 08:45 PM	#8
memphis605 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 10	I replaced the spring and follower and lightly filed the rails. Checked all numbers on the action and barrel and everything lines up and it still does not feed. Probably will pass this gun on to someone that wants to shoot it single shot or tinker around more.

February 16, 2011, 09:21 PM	#9
NESHOOTER Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2009 Posts: 517	memphis, Question are these new factory rounds? or reloads?

February 18, 2011, 05:45 AM	#10
memphis605 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 10	First were reloads and i thought it may be the problem so i bought a box of factory ammo. no difference

February 20, 2011, 04:43 PM	#13
memphis605 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 10	The bolt is sliding right over the bullets. occasionally it will catch the casing part way up so if not careful youll jam it all up. NE it closes fine empty with or without casing. there is a little drag when opening with casing but nothing out of the norm. It appears that the casings are hanging up where the stocke marries the action. Should there be a casing in there that is missing as of right now the stock is serving as the mag.........

February 20, 2011, 04:53 PM	#14
memphis605 Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 2011 Posts: 10	My apologies. I see Hog Buster has already answered my question. I am missing the internal box and i believe this will solve my issue. I will see if i can get one ordered and try it out