Remington 700 extractor
How difficult is it to replace the extractor on a Remington 700 bolt? It's not broken, but totally missing. I got a good deal on a 700 mountain rifle in .280 caliber and now I know why. It shoots great but I have to use a cleaning rod to remove the fired cases. It's only slightly faster than a muzzleloader so I need to get it fixed before deer season or make that first shot really count. Thanks for any help.
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Some of the extractors are removed with the point of a small screwdriver and pried out, unless this model is pinned. They are generally "C" shaped. The new one then is replaced in the same manner. If I remember right, there is a small pin on the back of the extractor with an indent pin. Should be an easy fix if you have the part or for any local gun shop. If you do it, look it over carefully and make sure it goes back together in the same manner and in the same position where the old extractor was located. 0 -
Some of them use a rivet to hold it in place, and they are easily replaced....
Brownells has them in stock usually......0 -
TWalker,
"How difficult is it to replace the extractor on a Remington 700 bolt?"
It's not difficult at all but it can be tedious when you're saddled with big fingers and small parts...
The age of the bolt and rifle will determine if you have a riveted extractor or the newer snap-in extractor. And NO I don't know the years but the rivet hole will be obvious in the older bolt nose. I use the new version frequently but rarely see the older riveted ones any more.
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Thanks for your replies. I bought one of the snap-in ones off an auction site and it installed easily in about 30 seconds and works fine. The extractor appears to be the weakest part of the Model 700. I plan to order a spare, just in case. 0 -
Can a snap-in extractor be used in the old style bolt? 0
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