Got a new Rem 700 Long Range in 308. Really liking the gun so far, but I'm having issues with some rounds not firing. Been searching a lot, but I can't find good info on where to start fixing/how to diagnose what exactly is the problem.
Happens with factory AAC 175, 168 and Winchester M80 LC brass
Averaging 2-3+ fail to fire per box of 20
Already removed and cleaned the firing pin/spring assembly
Loaded the rounds that didn't go off 2-3 times and they still didn't fire
Fail to fire on top, fired rounds on bottom. Maybe some flattening and slight cratering?
Bolt face has brass marks and what appears to be slight brass shavings?
I'm wondering if the brass shavings are simply getting into the firing pin and impeding it's travel, or if I have some other issue like bad firing pin dimesions or over pressure or headspace.
Do I just buy a new firing pin or spring or see if Rem will send me another bolt assembly?
Thanks for any help. Here is the gun:
Happens with factory AAC 175, 168 and Winchester M80 LC brass
Averaging 2-3+ fail to fire per box of 20
Already removed and cleaned the firing pin/spring assembly
Loaded the rounds that didn't go off 2-3 times and they still didn't fire
Fail to fire on top, fired rounds on bottom. Maybe some flattening and slight cratering?
Bolt face has brass marks and what appears to be slight brass shavings?
I'm wondering if the brass shavings are simply getting into the firing pin and impeding it's travel, or if I have some other issue like bad firing pin dimesions or over pressure or headspace.
Do I just buy a new firing pin or spring or see if Rem will send me another bolt assembly?
Thanks for any help. Here is the gun: