Yes, it was hard to chamber but only at the point where I was ready to crank the bolt down to full lock. How much the cartridge advances at that point, if any, I have no clue. The extractor was very hard on the cases, leaving surface shear marks and burrs. This shop is authorized to do warranty work so hopefully it won't be out too long. I prefer to zero in the spring. If it is a really involved repair, the gun boss wants to ship it back and order a replacement.

Seven Remingtons in the family and we have never had one with a problem like this. What a surprise.