Remington 700 owners

[Deadshot2]

How many of you have had to replace the extractor on the factory bolt and how often?

After about 3,000 rounds (best guess) I finally had to replace the one on my 700 5-R Milspec. Actually didn't really have to replace yet, it was just starting to give some resistance when closing the bolt which went away when I replaced it.

Just to keep it short, I have no intention to replace it with a Saco style extractor, was just interested in what other's experience has been with the original. Mine is the "rivetless" type so it was no big deal. I decided long ago to add a spare to my "kit" so I had it on hand.

Look forward to hearing other's experience as to how long one usually lasts.

 

[Pappasniper]

Re: Remington 700 owners

I was just wondering, is the extractor on 308 the same as 300 WM ? .223? Or are all they all different?

OP makes good suggestion, get a spare

 

[hrfunk]

Re: Remington 700 owners

The Win Mag is riveted, the .308 is not.

HRF

 

[Super38]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Round count at 6000 through my 308 and no problems so far but when she does go it'll get a salon style for sure

 

[mtnhntr]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Sometimes the factory extractor's shave a little brass and it builds up under the extractor itself which causes the resistance and sometimes the failure. A good cleaning of the bolt face with air will help keep it functional. The spring action needs clearance to function properly.

 

[JCLandR700]

Re: Remington 700 owners

extractors are not made to be constantly taken on and off, i was told to that whenever you take one off you have to scrap it and get a new one, i have 4 reminton 700's and i havnt had any problems with any of the extractors.

 

[M24_SWS]

Re: Remington 700 owners

The extractor on the r700's i have owned all work like a charm. What i do is clean under the extractor like mentioned above where brass and so forth can collect under it but thats about all i do to mine and no problems.

 

[Friar]

Re: Remington 700 owners

The extractor's on my Remington's have never caused me any problems. I would add that my round count is less than 1000 on them though.

 

[105amatt]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Im coming up on 5500 rounds through my 700. I can't remember any problems with extraction. Do you clean your rifle? Oil it? Tooth picks and brushes are helpful.

 

[The Surgeons Ghost]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Never replaced one

 

[Eric B.]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Benchrest shooters usually remove it and replace it with a Sako style extractor. They don't like shaved cartridge bases.
I won't replace mine on my HS Precision .300 win mag B/C I'm likely selling soon it to get a DTA rifle and two barrels.

NOBODY but Remington uses their style of extractor. It's cheap to make and install and that's the only reason it's there.

 

[dmg308]

Re: Remington 700 owners

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: litehiker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Benchrest shooters usually remove it and replace it with a Sako style extractor. They don't like shaved cartridge bases.
I won't replace mine on my HS Precision .300 win mag B/C I'm likely selling soon it to get a DTA rifle and two barrels.

NOBODY but Remington uses their style of extractor. It's cheap to make and install and that's the only reason it's there. </div></div>

Well there's always the fact that they work to.

 

[tigerfan_9]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Surgeon thought by many/most to be the best uses rem style extractors do they not?

 

[Turk]

Re: Remington 700 owners

Guess Surgeon is "NOBODY"!