Gunsmithing Which extractor

[Lrush]

Sako or m16 type for remington 700,what are the pros and cons of each?

 

[gewehr]

M16 is pinned in whereas sako isn't m16 is hands down the better extractor


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[ackleyfan]

Get the mini M16!

 

[Warpspeed]

Get the mini M16!

I recently replaced my bolt with a PTG one and they recommended the mini M16. So far, it has been good but I did have it fitted by the guy who fitted the new bolt. At first, it was a bit sticky.

 

[Lrush]

Doesn't the extractor have to be reshaped or the counterbore opened up for the m16 type?

 

[chipsfan]

Doesn't the extractor have to be reshaped or the counterbore opened up for the m16 type?

Badger shows a larger counterbore on theirs http://www.badgerordnance.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/306-90_91_92_Extractor.pdf


I have a BHI (stiller), they suggest a .720" counter bore. Works great.

I just did a Deviant, they taper the end of the extractor and you don't need to open it up. I went .708" and it works great.

 

[scotharr]

Is the standard extractor causing problems? If not, keep it. It is by far the safest extractor available and the vast majority work flawlessly. Sakos on R700s are unsafe. I'd go with the mini-16 if you just "have" to change it.

 

[Lrush]

I was thinking about getting a custom action is why I am asking

 

[scotharr]

Well, as mentioned, don't get a sako. mini-16 or sliding plate extractors are best.

 

[E. Bryant]

Doesn't the extractor have to be reshaped or the counterbore opened up for the m16 type?

Yes, yes it does. Learned that lesson on the first rifle I barreled with the M16 extractor!

 

[kentuckyshiner]

why is the sako ext unsafe . [not trying to jack the thread.] what are the pros and cons of each ? please explain.

 

[Gene Poole]

why is the sako ext unsafe . [not trying to jack the thread.] what are the pros and cons of each ? please explain.

It destroys Remington's "three-rings-of-steel" design. From Remington: "counterbored bolt face encloses the cartridge head with an unbroken ring of steel; which then fits inside of the barrel chamber; and is surrounded by the receiver"

Look at where that sako/m16 extractor lines up when the bolt is in battery. What do you think is going to give if a case head separation occurs, and where do you think it's going to go?