19 May 2008, 09:27
merganser1Chambering problem in Rem. Mtn. Rifle
I recently bought a Rem 700 Mtn. Rifle in like new condition chambered in .260. When a single cartridge is loaded in the box magazine and I atempt to chamber it, the primer end of the cartridge jumps up and the bullet is pointed down and jams. if I pull the bolt back just a little the cartridge falls in place and will chamber. This happens about half the time or more with factory ammo and all the time with my handloads that are plenty short to fit in the magazine.
If I load it up with more than one cartridge, they will all chamber fine except the last one.
Has anyone experienced this and give me an idea what's wrong and a possible fix? I can live with loading it up to chamber properly but it annoys me when I can't just poke one in the mag. and chamber it. thanks, Merg
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Originally posted by merganser1:
I recently bought a Rem 700 Mtn. Rifle in like new condition chambered in .260. When a single cartridge is loaded in the box magazine and I atempt to chamber it, the primer end of the cartridge jumps up and the bullet is pointed down and jams. if I pull the bolt back just a little the cartridge falls in place and will chamber. This happens about half the time or more with factory ammo and all the time with my handloads that are plenty short to fit in the magazine.
If I load it up with more than one cartridge, they will all chamber fine except the last one.
Has anyone experienced this and give me an idea what's wrong and a possible fix? I can live with loading it up to chamber properly but it annoys me when I can't just poke one in the mag. and chamber it. thanks, Merg
Sounds like a Mag spring or follower. I would start with a new spring!!
19 May 2008, 10:16
WestpacBefore that, I would recommend pulling the unit apart and reassembling it. It may be assembled wrong. The pieces (the box) sitting out of place.
