700 sps in 270 wsm

[HillbillyBrad]

I just bought a new 700 sps chambered in 270 wsm along with three boxes of remington ammo. I thoroughly cleaned the gun before shooting it. After my first shot I could hardly open the bolt action. Have never had that happen before on any rifle I've owned. On the back of the case it had a partial dimple where the brass had pushed into the plunger pocket on the bolt face. Shot a total of six shots and everyone did the same thing. It appears that the resistance I am encountering opening the bolt is actually the shearing of the dimple off the back of the case. Looks to me like there is WAY to much pressure.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Brad

[Rem725]

Pressure, yes. I would guess those are reloaded ammo. Don't use them. If factory, then something is wrong. Good time to start reloading with the use of a good book.

[HillbillyBrad]

Thanks for your feed back. I'm going with the "there's something really wrong" scenario. I have only shot Remington factory loaded ammo so far. I have been reloading for the better part of 25 years (22-250, 257 Rob, 243, 270 win). My plan was to break in the gun with factory ammo while building a stock pile of brass for reloading later.

[remington600]

Wow! Did you buy this gun new? If used did you get the gun and ammo as a package deal. If so maybe the owner before you possibly reload them. What did you clean the barrel with? Was the action hard to close with the cartridge in it? Stupid question I am sure, but did you double check the ammo and the caliber stamping on the barrel. Check the serial number on the bolt as well and make sure it matches the rifle.

Billy Smith

[HillbillyBrad]

Billy,
Never a dumb question. Yes it is a brand new remington 700 sps rifle. I picked it up Friday and cut the tape on the box myself. I also bought brand new factory loaded ammo (Remington 130 grn core lokt). I cleaned the gun in the same fashion I would any gun, with Hoppes and cotton patches. Just a safety precaution i guess. I wanted to make sure there wasn't any debris or packing material in the bore. The bolt operation was smooth and typical with no surprises. Since this issue has arisen I have read posts about bullets not feeding well with three in the mag. I can't speak to that as I only loaded one bullet at a time. All valid questions... I did double check the ammo and noticed the serial number on the bolt. To clarify the bolt only has the last four numbers of the guns serial and yes they match.

I'm pretty disappointed with with this gun so far. Our rifle season (NY) starts in 12 days and theres no easy fix in sight. I called remington today (4 calls later and 25 minutes on hold) and they stated I could take it to the closest gander mountain to get it looked at and a replacement isn't an option. It's a shame I had to pay full price for a gun that isn't safe to fire and have to be inconvenienced with the coordination of its repair to boot. I wonder what the warranty covers? Typical lawyer speak crap I'm sure but it prolly boils down to materials and workmanship. I can't imagine this not falling into that category.

[remington600]

I agree the hassle really sucks. Did you by chance shoot all your rounds from one box or did you try a round from one of the others. If so I'm assuming there was no change. I would take to a good gunsmith and have them check headspacing. I would hate to say try some different brand ammo because of the potential danger. I hope something works out.

[HillbillyBrad]

Just got my gun back from a local gunsmith. He said it didn't have any throat in it at all. After he repaired it he took three test shots (from the same box of ammo I was shooting) and none of them showed any indication of over pressure. He went on to say that this isn't the first new remington he has fixed. When I was there last night he showed me the brand new vtr that is doing the same thing.

Anyhow, I'll never buy another new remington.

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