rem 700 internal mag scrating brass?

[sneaton]

i have a new rem 700 sps tac and when chambering from the mag it leaves a scratch down the side of the brass. is this normal with a new gun? when i single load its fine so i know its the mag lips. im planning on adding a new stock and dbm eventually so that should fix the problem but in the mean time im trying to decide what to do. what would a gunsmith charge to polish the mag lips and is it worth doing?


thanks in advance

 

[sidewaysil80]

It's very normal. Its the feed lips, mine experienced other issues and was sent back for warranty, I expressed concern for this and they addressed this issue as well. As long as it's not gouging the brass deeply it shouldn't be a problem. In fact, after a few hundred rounds, it may work itself out.

 

[Temp9]

Buy some 800 grit sandpaper from your local auto store and polish it yourself. 5 minute job, if you take your time.

 

[B.A.C.]

My 5R does the same thing, but I've only put 70 rounds through it. I might give that sandpaper thing a try.

 

[spamassassian]

My 10 rd. and 5 rd. AI .308 mags did the same thing when new. I just buffed the edges with fine grit emery paper until smooth as a baby's butt. No more case scratches.

 

[sneaton]

sweet...sounds simple enough

 

[ssg08]

I got the same out of a 700P. Never sent it back. Shoots like a dream.
Might try the sandpaper, but I think I don't want to mess with it...