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Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 I got the spare extractor from Remington, but I decided to give it a bit longer before I replace it. It seems to be breaking in a bit, and I think the problem is rust. When I put the bolt under a strong light and took a careful look, I saw some rust colored...

Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 I called Remington today, they said it should break in, but just in case they are sending me a spare extractor so if it doesn't I can pop out the existing one and check for burrs or crud behind it. I'm beginning to suspect there is something behind it. If I...

Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 I can push forward as much as I want to, it makes no difference. Of course I push forward slightly when closing the bolt, and I can feel the ejector compressing. When turning the bolt, the first few degrees feel normal and then I hit a wall the requires serious...

Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 New gun, about 50 rounds through it http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3338/3605324539_edd98946e0.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2438/3606143676_ef71bdbc89.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3605324015_6e576b42d4.jpg?v=0 I tried turning it all the...

Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 How far to the left should it be rotated? It seems the "wing" is about 1/8th from the ejector. Should it be all the way?

Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 I don't see any burrs on the claw, I can move it with a dowel, but there seems it be a bit of a gritty feel to its movement. This being the first 700 I've done this to, I don't know what its supposed to feel like. I think the issue is the claw snapping over the...

Re: stiff bolt on 700 SPS .223 The ejector seems to be moving as it should, ejection is positive. I striped the bolt, cleaned, etc. The problem remains.

Hi all. My dear wife decided that now she really has the shooting bug, and we've bought her her first bolt rifle a 700 SPS in .223. The gun is remarkably accurate for not being free floated or bedded, and she shoots it pretty well (this being the second time she used a bolt gun with a scope she...