Bolt Problem with Remington 700 BDL

Kanes28 · 04-12-2010, 11:40 AM

Hey Guys,

Last week I bought a used very clean 700 BDL 7 mag. I went to the range today and was having a problem with the bolt. It was taking quite a bit of force to open but only after taking a shot. I really had a hard time opening the bolt to eject the just fired round.

I than chambered a bullet and ejected without firing and it worked just fine. I also chambered a empty case and it also opened and ejected with no issues.

any thoughts on what the problem may be?

skb2706 · 04-12-2010, 12:26 PM

Where'd the ammo come from. I would suspect the ammo before I would the rifle.

jeepkid · 04-12-2010, 12:34 PM

Handloads? Sounds like too much pressure...

Kanes28 · 04-12-2010, 12:49 PM

No, I don't use handloads. I was shooting winchester silver balistic tips 150 grain. (Good ammo). I don't see this ammo being a problem in this gun. I had another 700 BDL years ago and always shot this ammo with no issues like I've described.

falcon · 04-12-2010, 01:28 PM

i agree with Jeepkid: It could be a sign of high pressure. A rusty chamber could also cause that problem.

DeerandbearhoG · 04-12-2010, 01:29 PM

Try backing the front action screw out a quarter turn. mines hard to turn if its too tight.

Ridge Runner · 04-12-2010, 01:29 PM

clean the chamber, then clean it again.
RR

Kanes28 · 04-12-2010, 01:51 PM

I guess I dont understand the high pressure theory you guys are saying??? If its a pressure issue whats causing it??? I shot 20 rounds out of the gun. High Quality ammo and I had issues with every single one. I could see having a bad round out of a 20 round box of ammo but not the whole box. The chamber and bore were both cleaned throughly by myself the day I bought the gun so I dont believe its dirt related. No rust what so ever! This gun is clean guys. like new condition. The bore and Chamber look excellent.

DeerandbearhoG - Im not sure what screw your referin to as I dont see any screws that I would have access to turn

I just went out and cleaned the gun from todays shooting. when I got done I loaded a empty case and its doing it without firing as well.

Pawildman · 04-12-2010, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeerandbearhoG

Try backing the front action screw out a quarter turn. mines hard to turn if its too tight.

......That's a sign of a warped action. Bedding problems could be a big concern...

jeepkid · 04-12-2010, 03:11 PM

Could even be a headspace issue...