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New Rem 700 Light Strikes?

joe777

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Mar 7, 2023
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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?


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Bolt face has brass marks and what appears to be slight brass shavings?

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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:

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