Remington 700 Bolt: Factory vs Sako-style extractor

This video demonstrates case ejection with an unmodified factory bolt versus a factory bolt with a Sako-style extractor modification. Rifle in question is a Remington 700 (in an Eliseo R5 chassis).

Note how even when slowly operating the bolt, the bolt with the Sako extractor easily 'kicks' out the brass on ejection with minimal chance of operator error resulting in a failure to extract. While the unmodified bolt has issues ejecting brass on slow operation, it will eject if the operator pulls the bolt back quickly (fast and with some force).

While a Sako-style extractor isn't an absolute necessity, this video shows the definite difference this modification provides and for short cartridges like the 6mmBR, this is very useful.

This modification is highly recommended for competition shooters, especially High Power competitors who desire absolute function in the rapid fire stages. This modification is fairly inexpensive and any competent gunsmith will be able to perform the work (usually under $100 with parts and labor).

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• Remington
• 700
• bolt
• Sako
• Sako-style
• extractor
• ejection
• 6mmBR
• NRA
• High
• Power
• competition

[1840218403]

you were just pulling it back like a pussy

[ocabj]

@1840218403 Don't hold back. Tell me how you really feel. Good shooters like you need to help me out.

[onneb90]

my 700 in 223 doesnt do that...

[ocabj]

@onneb90 It shouldn't.

[ocabj]

@MrXl250 Thanks for the feedback. It would be great if you could share any resources you know of on how to use a rifle. I certainly am willing to learn in order to obtain marksmanship skills. Thank you.

[ocabj]

@TheKrayusKorianis Yes, bringing the bolt back with speed and force will extract the shorter 6mmBR cartridge with a standard extractor. But in the event the operator slow strokes the bolt, it's nice to know that the equipment (Sako Extractor) will ensure casing ejection.

[Elementlmage]

I've been wondering, why does everyone refer to it as a "Sako" extractor? It's not like they invented it or even popularized its use?

IIRC, that style of extractor was first invented by Hiram Berdan and was first used on his Berdan II rifle in 1870. And I've got an antique Mosin(ironically, it was rebuilt at the Sako arsenal!) from 1896 with the same setup.

Did everyone just decide to start calling it a Sako extractor when Sako rifles started to become available State-side?

[RackBaLLZ]

@ocabj I've seen more of your videos and read more of what's been said and understand that you do shoot 6mmBR with this gun. Did not realize it is chambered for it. It just seems like a smaller casing would need less torque, I don't know enough about it to really assume.

[ocabj]

@RackBaLLZ Yes, as indicated in the opening titles of the video: "Remington 700 (Eliseo R5) Chambered in 6mmBR".

[RackBaLLZ]

@ocabj So, are you shooting a 6mmBR with this rifle?

[ocabj]

@RackBaLLZ Again, that video is a .308. I am using a 6mmBR. The empty .308 case measures 2.800". The empty 6mmBR case measures 1.550" This is over 1" difference. The Remington 700 factory bolt ejector/extractor won't generate enough torque because the 6mmBR casing is too short. The ejector/extractor is not worn out.

[RackBaLLZ]

@ocabj Check out this video by TSniper79 : Remington 700 SPS Varmint .308 Shooting

He doesn't seem to be pulling back at a faster speed than you, and the cases seem to eject just fine. I don't believe there are any mods done to it other than a bi-pod and a scope, per his previous video that he made stating he just bought it.

I'm not downing you or anything, I just believe the 700 action is an excellent tried and true action. If it is worn out just replace what needs replacing.