Bolt face deformed?
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Definitely NOT normal...
In addition to johndoe's questions...what the hell does your brass look like?
Definitely NOT normal...
In addition to johndoe's questions...what the hell does your brass look like?
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F**K, I was hoping this was normal! Brand new rifle. Took it to the range the first time Friday. Zeroed it using all new factory ammo- BH 175 match, M118LR, Fed GMM 175 and 168 and Hornady match 178. Shot fine no issues.
F**K, I was hoping this was normal! Brand new rifle. Took it to the range the first time Friday. Zeroed it using all new factory ammo- BH 175 match, M118LR, Fed GMM 175 and 168 and Hornady match 178. Shot fine no issues.
Re: Bolt face deformed?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Definitely NOT normal...
In addition to johndoe's questions...what the hell does your brass look like? </div></div>
I'll try and dig it out now and get right back.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Definitely NOT normal...
In addition to johndoe's questions...what the hell does your brass look like? </div></div>
I'll try and dig it out now and get right back.
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It may just be the magnification/close-up of your pics, or the lighting, but that looks like a LOT of brass deposit on your bolt to me for a new rifle that you were just getting zeroed/broken in.
The abnormality of your bolt may not ever be an issue in terms of the rifle's operation, but I'd be ticked if my new rifle came from the factory with a bolt face that looked like that one.
It may just be the magnification/close-up of your pics, or the lighting, but that looks like a LOT of brass deposit on your bolt to me for a new rifle that you were just getting zeroed/broken in.
The abnormality of your bolt may not ever be an issue in terms of the rifle's operation, but I'd be ticked if my new rifle came from the factory with a bolt face that looked like that one.
Re: Bolt face deformed?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It may just be the magnification/close-up of your pics, or the lighting, but that looks like a LOT of brass deposit on your bolt to me for a new rifle that you were just getting zeroed/broken in.
The abnormality of your bolt may not ever be an issue in terms of the rifle's operation, but I'd be ticked if my new rifle came from the factory with a bolt face that looked like that one. </div></div>
I did shoot 90 rounds that day, do you still think that's a lot of brass deposit?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ORD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It may just be the magnification/close-up of your pics, or the lighting, but that looks like a LOT of brass deposit on your bolt to me for a new rifle that you were just getting zeroed/broken in.
The abnormality of your bolt may not ever be an issue in terms of the rifle's operation, but I'd be ticked if my new rifle came from the factory with a bolt face that looked like that one. </div></div>
I did shoot 90 rounds that day, do you still think that's a lot of brass deposit?
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Wow that is interesting! I've looked around through Google images and can't find anything like that! I would say for sure that is a factory F-up but from how? Maybe they have a machine to insert the ejector pin and that double stamped? Who knows but I would contact Remington, I'm sure they will take care of it. Just be firm that you expect them to take care of it. You've got fantastic pictures of the problem, that should help.
Normally when someone post pictures and are asking if this is normal, you can make out shit! Fuzzy phone pictures taken too close aren't helpful. But those are great pictures. Even if the subject sucks.
Good luck
Mike
Wow that is interesting! I've looked around through Google images and can't find anything like that! I would say for sure that is a factory F-up but from how? Maybe they have a machine to insert the ejector pin and that double stamped? Who knows but I would contact Remington, I'm sure they will take care of it. Just be firm that you expect them to take care of it. You've got fantastic pictures of the problem, that should help.
Normally when someone post pictures and are asking if this is normal, you can make out shit! Fuzzy phone pictures taken too close aren't helpful. But those are great pictures. Even if the subject sucks.
Good luck
Mike
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Definitely not an ammunition issue. Guys have case head separations that don't do that to a bolt. Plus, it was obviously something pressing on the outside of the bolt to deform it in that manner. Did you inspect the rifle when you purchased it? If not, you may be out of luck.
Josh
Definitely not an ammunition issue. Guys have case head separations that don't do that to a bolt. Plus, it was obviously something pressing on the outside of the bolt to deform it in that manner. Did you inspect the rifle when you purchased it? If not, you may be out of luck.
Josh
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You can, but do you want to?
I'd want them to check everything out. If they missed that...
You can, but do you want to?
I'd want them to check everything out. If they missed that...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rancid Coolaid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can, but do you want to?
I'd want them to check everything out. If they missed that... </div></div>
+1
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rancid Coolaid</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can, but do you want to?
I'd want them to check everything out. If they missed that... </div></div>
+1
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The ding is on the external surface of the bolt, and the parkerizing looks to be intact in the ding wwhich would indicate that it happened during the manufacture of the bolt. A factory defect.
There is no way that any load would cause that sort of damage to the external surface (not in contact with a cartridge) of the bolt. Looks like someone hit the shit out of it with a center punch.
Send an e-mail to Remingtons service department with pictures, and maybe by certified mail too and ask them what they intend to do about making it right.
The ding is on the external surface of the bolt, and the parkerizing looks to be intact in the ding wwhich would indicate that it happened during the manufacture of the bolt. A factory defect.
There is no way that any load would cause that sort of damage to the external surface (not in contact with a cartridge) of the bolt. Looks like someone hit the shit out of it with a center punch.
Send an e-mail to Remingtons service department with pictures, and maybe by certified mail too and ask them what they intend to do about making it right.
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Look inside the bolt nose opposite of the external punch mark. There should be a raised dimple or bump that acts as a stop to keep the extractor from over spinning in the extractor groove. It appears that yours received an extra dose of TLC during this operation. If the bolt nose isn’t rubbing or contacting anywhere I doubt Remington will replace it unless they foresee a problem with it in the future.
Look inside the bolt nose opposite of the external punch mark. There should be a raised dimple or bump that acts as a stop to keep the extractor from over spinning in the extractor groove. It appears that yours received an extra dose of TLC during this operation. If the bolt nose isn’t rubbing or contacting anywhere I doubt Remington will replace it unless they foresee a problem with it in the future.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Look inside the bolt nose opposite of the external punch mark. There should be a raised dimple or bump that acts as a stop to keep the extractor from over spinning in the extractor groove. It appears that yours received an extra dose of TLC during this operation. If the bolt nose isn’t rubbing or contacting anywhere I doubt Remington will replace it unless they foresee a problem with it in the future. </div></div>
I think this pic shows what you are referring to. There is definatly wear on this area.
Or is it this area?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Look inside the bolt nose opposite of the external punch mark. There should be a raised dimple or bump that acts as a stop to keep the extractor from over spinning in the extractor groove. It appears that yours received an extra dose of TLC during this operation. If the bolt nose isn’t rubbing or contacting anywhere I doubt Remington will replace it unless they foresee a problem with it in the future. </div></div>
I think this pic shows what you are referring to. There is definatly wear on this area.
Or is it this area?
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And this ladies and gents is post number 462 for why we keep having threads talking about Remington QC going down hill.
Sorry, buddy, there is nothing worse than being excited about a new rifle only to find a defect like this. (Except maybe said defect blowing rifle up in your face?)
Hope they take care of you.
And this ladies and gents is post number 462 for why we keep having threads talking about Remington QC going down hill.
Sorry, buddy, there is nothing worse than being excited about a new rifle only to find a defect like this. (Except maybe said defect blowing rifle up in your face?)
Hope they take care of you.
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Wow.........that looks bad. Now I'm in agreement with the rest, send it back to Remington. There's absolutly no reason a bolt should leave in that condition.
Thats the worst I've ever seen and I've seen more than a few.
Wow.........that looks bad. Now I'm in agreement with the rest, send it back to Remington. There's absolutly no reason a bolt should leave in that condition.
Thats the worst I've ever seen and I've seen more than a few.
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