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sako extractor?

imanidiot
what is a sako extractor? how is is different than the factory remington? is it better? why. any help.


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  • Der Gebirgsjager
    I think I know what you're after here, but I had to read your question a couple of times and think about it. You want to know the difference in design and function between an extractor in a Remington rifle and a Sako rifle. The only problem is that there have been so many models and designs that without you designating specific models I can only address the subject in generalities. Take the Sako Finnbear or M72 as opposed to the Remington 700 or 722. The Sako rifles use a hook or claw type extractor that assembles into a recess on the side of the bolt near the forward edge. It is powered by a spring and plunger, and can move out from the side of the bolt a little to allow it to snap over the rim of a cartridge. About the only thing that can go wrong with it is that if a lot of crud is allowed to build up in the area between the extractor part and the bolt body it will cease to move properly. This is remedied by a good cleaning. The Remington uses an entirely different system, a semi-circular ring made of spring steel that fits into the face of the bolt, and which is permanently retained in that position by a rivet. Part of the ring is formed into a nub that sticks down a little and snaps on and off the cartridge head. These break off with enough frequency that every good gunsmith has a couple of extras, and the special tool needed to remove the old rivet and install a new one. If this is not the information you were after, please restate your question and we'll tackle it again.
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  • aglore
    Yep, have a Rem. 721 in 358 Win. that I had built a couple of years age. Had a Sako extractor installed.

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  • imanidiot
    you got it DER. I have a 700 PSS in 308. It sounds like installing a Sako type extractor is what I want. I like everbody want a zero failure rifle. Where can I get one and how much should it cost? I appreciate all the help

    i'm new, not stupid
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  • D.S.COLE
    Re: Sako Extractor
    Brownells sells a kit to convert the Rem.700 to a Sako type extractor. It costs about 30 bucks,and any good gunsmith or machinist cab install it. It requires milling the slot and drilling the hole for the spring.
    Instructions come with it.
    Unless you are having a problem with the factory extractor I would leave it as is. The failure rate on the 700 extractor is very low.
    I have heard of cases where the conversion was done and a blowup occurs for whatever reason , the slot cut in the bolt face has weakened it. this could cause gas to blow out that wouldnt have if in original configuration.
    Just something to consider.
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