Problem with new Remington 700 .308

[raginbullsht]

I bought a Remington 700 .308 three weeks ago and I fired 10 rounds (fire / clean / fire etc ) just to start the barrel break in. Since the break in I got the barrel threaded and added a scope etc. well today I went to shoot and when I was ready to take the first shot, I just got a click, no boom. This is all factory ammo. The primer does not have a strike mark and I tried three different brands of ammo all with the same result.

Out of the box I cannot imagine a firing pin being broken after 10 rounds.

The only potential I can think of is that maybe the barrel is not back into the action tight enough after being threaded, I did not do the work and I have no idea what procedure is actually required.

I am open to any suggestions

 

[rwest309]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

if the barrel feels tight and the recoil lug is the same one that came with the rifle then this is not the cause. Either way the bolt face should be close enough to get a light strike if the case is engaged beneath the extractor.

I would look for trash in the firing pin hole or have the bolt dissassembled by someone knowledgeable and clean it out to ensure no trash is blocking the pin. If you heard a click then your trigger should be working. I would take it to someone knowledgeable and get it checked out unless there is something visibly blocking the firing pin hole that you can clear on your own.

 

[turbobike1]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

I would check the head space, and then check clean and oil the fireing pin assembly...
heres some instructions on removing the pin assembly....
1. Remove the bolt assembly from the firearm.
2. For Models 700 and Seven: Put the notch on the firing pin head over a metal edge. Pull the bolt assembly
away from the firing pin. Put a coin into the slot near the back edge of the firing pin head.
For Model 710™: Rotate bolt plug clockwise 1/8th of a turn and remove the firing pin/bolt plug assembly.
Note: When the firing pin is removed from the bolt assembly, the bolt head pin can be removed and the
bolt head and bolt body can be separated. Skip step 3 and go directly to step 4 and 5.
3. Hold the bolt assembly and turn the bolt plug counter-clockwise
until the firing pin assembly can be removed from the bolt assembly.
CAUTION: Clean the firing pin assembly as a unit.
4. Clean all parts with gun cleaning solvent. Dry with a clean cloth.
5. Apply a thin coat of Rem™ Oil.

TO ASSEMBLE:
1. For Models 700 and Seven: Put the firing pin assembly into the
rear of the bolt assembly.
For Model 710: Assemble the bolt head to the bolt body and insert the bolt head pin. If assembled
correctly, the bolt handle will be 180 degrees from the ejector, as viewed from the front.
2. For Models 700 and Seven: Tighten the bolt plug into the bolt assembly with your hand.
For Models 710: Put the firing pin assembly into the rear of the bolt assembly, aligning the firing pin head
to the right of the small notch in the bolt body.
3. For Models 700 and Seven: Pull the coin from the slot in the firing pin head.
For Model 710: Press the bolt plug into the bolt body and rotate counter-clockwise until the firing pin
head engages the small notch in the bolt body.
4. For Models 700 and Seven: Turn the bolt plug until the firing pin head goes into the small notch on the
rear rim of the bolt. The bolt is now cocked.
NOTE: For Models 700 and Seven: The bolt must be cocked to be assembled into the rifle.
For Model 710: If bolt assembly does not align with receiver, disassemble the bolt assembly, rotate the
bolt head 180 degrees and reassemble.
5. For Models 700 and Seven: Assemble the bolt assembly into the rifle.
If that doesnt work, I would take it back to the smith that threaded the barrel...

 

[Quicky06]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

Before you do anything. Loosen the stock bolts and snug them back up. There are 2 Allen head screws on the bottom metal. Those are them. They wereprobly over tightened by who ever threaded it. Been there done that.

 

[Tank]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

Another possibility - Did you get a new scope base ? I put a base on my rifle and didnt realise the base screws were to long and protruded into the action. It allowed the bolt to close enough to fire but didnt let the firing pin close enough to the primer to actually fire a round

 

[Graham]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Quicky06</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Before you do anything. Loosen the stock bolts and snug them back up. There are 2 Allen head screws on the bottom metal. Those are them. They wereprobly over tightened by who ever threaded it. Been there done that.</div></div>The stock screws won't affect the firing pin.

It's winter: Disassemble the bolt and clean the packing grease out of the firing pin hole.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

My bet is on crap in the bolt.

Do as Graham said. Strip the bolt. Blast it out with some carb cleaner. Clean and oil the FP assembly.

A properly functioning stock remmy will light some wicked hard primers.

 

[raginbullsht]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tank</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another possibility - Did you get a new scope base ? I put a base on my rifle and didnt realise the base screws were to long and protruded into the action. It allowed the bolt to close enough to fire but didnt let the firing pin close enough to the primer to actually fire a round </div></div>


We have a winner here! I just pulled the base and put in a blank, it fires. So the problem was with the base and screws. Odd, I cannot see the screw from inside, it must just be enough to hold it back, but yet allow the bolt to go forward enough to fire...odd.

So much for paying double to get a quality base from Nightforce.


Thanks folks.

 

[Quicky06]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Before you do anything. Loosen the stock bolts and snug them back up. There are 2 Allen head screws on the bottom metal. Those are them. They wereprobly over tightened by who ever threaded it. Been there done that.</div></div>The stock screws won't affect the firing pin.

It's winter: Disassemble the bolt and clean the packing grease out of the firing pin hole. [/quote

wrong. If you over torque the stock screws it can make it click but not fire. Done it twice with my spsv. Loosen them up snd it fires fine.


Glad you've got it fixed

 

[Tank]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

Ask me how I know !!! With the bolt removed and the base and base screw installed run your finger underneath, you should feel the base screw protruding down into the action. I trimmed mine and its all good now.

Its not an issue with the base (mine happened to be Badger) its just that the screw is to long.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

Make sure you have the correct screws in the correct holes.

Usually if you get them jacked the bolt won't lock down. I am wondering if he was getting it to lock just enough that the sear would release, but the cocking piece was hitting the cam.

 

[Tank]

Re: Problem with new Remington 700 .308

Thats probably what was going on, the same thing happened to me a few years ago. The bolt would close enough I didnt notice it wasnt all the way but wouldnt fire a round. Both the screws I received with my base were the same length.The front one just needed triming

I check now and all the bases ive gotten since (Badger, DD Ross) have one screw short enough for the front not to contact the bolt