Author Topic: Model 7 feeding problems (Read 607 times)

MS10point · « **on:** January 26, 2006, 03:07:16 AM »

I have a model 7 Rem. 7mm-08 that has some issues. When feeding out of the mag sometimes the bolt will ride over the first bullet and not pick it up. If you just adjust the bullets a little though they will pop up enough that the bolt will grab it. Its almost like the bullets are binding on the inside of the box.
Also if the bolt does pick up the bullet the bullet binds up and you have to slam the bolt with the palm of your hand to close it. After a couple of days my bullets have dents in the cases around the shoulder from this. These were all minor problems for me but now my 11 year old has inherited this rifle and it has gotten to be a pain in my butt.
Easy fix? Typical for a model 7? Gunsmith time?
Thanks

mountainview · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2006, 04:47:35 AM »

I have the same problem with my son uses a different non-Rem rifle but I suspect the solution is the same. What I have found is that a sure sign of the problem is when loading rounds into the magazine that the primer end of the cartridges feel like they can pivot easily when being pushed in. It also feels like the cartridge shoulder is held or secured by a clip/retainer near the front of the magazine. I have found that this is related to or caused when loading the rounds a tad too far forward in the mag. When he loads the cartridges, I make sure that the tail end of the cartridge is close to the rear wall of the mag and then we don't seem to have the problem.

Hope this helps.

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:30:41 AM »

Sounds like the magazine is failing to turn loose of the round being fed, quite soon enough. This could be several things but is fairly common with short straight sided calibers. It's hard to say exactly what to look for but see if you can watch the round jam. Deburr the feed lips on the magazine box and make sure the barrel is deburred.. If don't remove metal willy-nilly. It is possible (fairly easy) to cause worse feeding.. First smooth and deburr. If the round continues to bind, color a roung black with a majic marker and feed it thru a few times. Watch where it's being marked at the time it binds. If you feel uncomfortable take it to a smith. Feeding problems can be a bear but magazine boxes can be replaced..

MS10point · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2006, 01:36:34 PM »

mountainveiw & gunnut,
Thanks for the reply. I have noticed that the rear of the cartridge seems to pivot back and forth easily and is tight around the shoulder area. That may be where the problem is. My gun seems to feed better if the shell is a little forward in the mag. though.
The majik marker is a great idea. Our season ends tues. so i will have to tinker with it then.
thanks lots!

gunnut69 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2006, 06:53:04 PM »

You may also have fit problems. the magazine box should NOT be a drive fit and should not actually be tight between the action and the floorplate. If tight the rear of the box may be squeezed together. as that's where the joint is. On the M700's remington actually puts a small fender washer between the floorplate and the stock to space the action and floorplate further apart..and allow the mag box to float. The mag boxes are folded sheet metal and the seam is in the center of the rear wall. I would check the fit carefully as it pertains to the mag box and the floorplate and the action.. I have an early M7 in 222Rem and love the little rifle. It's a great walkaround varmiter..