Remmy 700 ejection problem

velocette · May 18, 2017, 08:25 PM

I have a Remington 722, chambered in .222 Rem. With RP or Fed or Win brass, it ejects just fine. With most of the Lapua brass, it will eject normally until a little build up is in the bolt face and then the rounds stick at about a 30 degree angle on the end of the bolt. Sometimes it will eject clear but most of the time, I must push the mouth end of the fired round down a time or two until it pops free of the extractor. The rifle has its original extractor from 1955 and until it was recently fed the expensive Lapua brass, I never had any problems. The rifle now has about 1000 rounds through it. Any suggestions on a fix

Snyper · May 18, 2017, 08:44 PM

I'd soak the bolt in a good solvent for at least 24 hours, then blow it out with an air hose and apply a dry teflon lubricant.

I'd also check the extractor for any burrs and hone LIGHTLY if needed.

If that doesn't work you could try replacing the ejector spring.

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May 18, 2017, 08:25 PM	#1
velocette Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 924	Remmy 700 ejection problem I have a Remington 722, chambered in .222 Rem. With RP or Fed or Win brass, it ejects just fine. With most of the Lapua brass, it will eject normally until a little build up is in the bolt face and then the rounds stick at about a 30 degree angle on the end of the bolt. Sometimes it will eject clear but most of the time, I must push the mouth end of the fired round down a time or two until it pops free of the extractor. The rifle has its original extractor from 1955 and until it was recently fed the expensive Lapua brass, I never had any problems. The rifle now has about 1000 rounds through it. Any suggestions on a fix __________________ Trigger control + Breath control + Sight alignment = Gun Control. http://www.hrpclub.info/ NRA Smallbore Prone Master, High Power Master

May 18, 2017, 08:44 PM	#2
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	I'd soak the bolt in a good solvent for at least 24 hours, then blow it out with an air hose and apply a dry teflon lubricant. I'd also check the extractor for any burrs and hone LIGHTLY if needed. If that doesn't work you could try replacing the ejector spring. http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts...prod42062.aspx __________________ One shot, one kill