Tearing into my first left-handed rifle build has been interesting to say the least. The rifle is ejecting the brass while cycling the bolt 100%. The problem i run into is when I mount the NF 5.5-22x56, the case mouth contacts the bottom of the side focus knob and almost knocks the brass back into the bolt raceway. Is there any way around this besides running a scope with a smaller side focus knob OR M16/Sako extractor?
Gunsmithing LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
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Re: LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
The sako and M16 would likley cause the same issues maybe worse unless you use a bolt with a repositioned ejector plunger,sakos are known for high ejection angles, some have problems others don't maybe a higher set of mounts would help out!
The sako and M16 would likley cause the same issues maybe worse unless you use a bolt with a repositioned ejector plunger,sakos are known for high ejection angles, some have problems others don't maybe a higher set of mounts would help out!
Re: LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
Ditto.
My 722 .257 (RH) with 6x Meopta does the thing, and I did change to a Sako extractor. No better.
Ditto.
My 722 .257 (RH) with 6x Meopta does the thing, and I did change to a Sako extractor. No better.
Re: LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
You could try heavier and lighter ejector springs to change the timing.
You could try heavier and lighter ejector springs to change the timing.
Re: LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
Trade for a NF BR with a objective lens parallax adjustment instead unless you REALLY need the side adjustment.
Trade for a NF BR with a objective lens parallax adjustment instead unless you REALLY need the side adjustment.
Re: LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
I think I'll try adding .5" of pull to the stock and moving the scope back .5" and see what happens. It's probably .25" too short as it sits so maybe I can get away with it. If ejection is still a problem, I'll stick a 4.5-14 Mk4 on it hope for better luck. I plan on shooting a few UKD matches with it and doing mostly long range hunting, so I'm afraid the objective-focus/parallax adjustment won't be ideal.
I think I'll try adding .5" of pull to the stock and moving the scope back .5" and see what happens. It's probably .25" too short as it sits so maybe I can get away with it. If ejection is still a problem, I'll stick a 4.5-14 Mk4 on it hope for better luck. I plan on shooting a few UKD matches with it and doing mostly long range hunting, so I'm afraid the objective-focus/parallax adjustment won't be ideal.
Re: LH Rem 700 Ejection Oddity
you could always try getting a softer ejector sping.
http://erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i17.html
you could always try getting a softer ejector sping.
http://erniethegunsmith.com/catalog/i17.html
