My brother just spent 70 dollars on a brand new SAKO-style extractor in his M700 7mm Rem Mag BDL LH. It is much pickier on what it will extract than the factory extractor. In fact, its kinda... almost fualty. It will only extract certain brass, and he is really wondering if his is just a flawed installation/extractor. Anyone else who has a SAKO-style extractor, or knows someone who does: Is your's picky too? Does your's tend to like the higher quality brass? My brother's extracts the Winchester Supreme (the nickel brass) ones flawlessly, but seems to fall way short on the cheaper PMCs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have several rem 700 ,and have had extractor
work done on them,and just after getting them back
from the smith ,found out that it wouldnt extract
the brass,took it back and a few hours later problem solved! Take it back! to the smith.

[ 07-22-2002, 03:10: Message edited by: reloader len ]

All of my 700's have sako extractors and they all extract perfectly.It sounds like poor gunsmithing.A gun should not be delivered until it functions flawlessly.

I have had this problem when installing a Sako extractor when I don't have the cartridge that will be fired in the rifle. The extractor needs to be cut a bit deeper and the spring tension set for the cartridge while installing to get it to work right. I don't think I have cut a bolt the exact same way for any round.

So. My bro takes his rifle back and... what? Asks for it to be checked due to a flaw. Or does he need to mention something specific like the spring tension? Should he bring some rounds with him to show exactly what he will be shooting? He doesnt use the same brass every time. We shoot factory loads for plinking, and reload the brass for the serious stuff. Although he is planning on purchasing a load of 200 brass, we dont like to reload the same brass too many times... fear of had seperation.

It's probably a good idea to take some of the brass with you so the gunsmith can see exactly what is happening.

Take it back to the smith that worked on it, take a few loaded rounds and a few pieces of brass. With a little work he should have it functioning flawlesly. BTW, don't even think of allowing him to charge you for fixing it.

The extractor should work perfectly regardless of the brass used. Otherewise the installation is flawed. Many smiths chicken a little when it comes to milling to depth and this is usually the problem. I'm sure he will finish the job. Regards, Bill.