So I have this Rem 700 that had the action worked,lugs trigger,squared, bedded,crowned and numerous other mods to make it 'one holer'. I cant stand the way the extractor pushes the brass sideways when trying to get land impressions etc. What is the Sako type extractor and how is it different? Are there other, better alternatives for a gun that will be used for long distance hunting and fun at the bench? Thanks guys

It's not the extractor, but rather the plunger-type ejector, which pushes your cartridge to the side as it is withdrawn from the chamber. The Sako-type small hook conversion (which is very good compared to the flimsy spring-ring on the M700) won't help unless you also change the ejection system. Maybe the pros on this site can tell you if that is practical.

Ultraman,

Stonecreek is correct. The Remington plunger ejector is the cause of the cocking of the cartridge in a Remington chamber (benchrest shooters do not have ejectors, so they don't have to deal with the inaccuracy that it puts into the system).

To install a blade type ejector is a major machining-fitting effort.

Good Hunting !

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A possible solution would be to remove the plunger until you are done working up your loads as you don't need it at the bench then replace when you do need it.Mark

The other way to handle this without removing the plunger is to make it neutral. Shorten the spring and grind back the tail and/or the head of the plunger. With softer brass it can be a problem to leave the plunger hole open.

Bill