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Who ever found this to be a necessary upgrade? I am aware that the Rem 700 extractor is "a weak design" but I have never had an issue. That said I am thinking of performing this surgery for a "piece of mind".

PS: Sako or M-16 extractor----either.

Thank you.

When I had my 700 in 300WM re-barreled last year I had one put in, it was about $125 to have it done.

Same reason, piece of mind.

Biggest reason was the lack of REM parts at the time. I had just had my Rem M7 in 350RM CeraKoted and a spec of sand blasting material got caught under the extractor. Luckily my smith diagnosed it and his simple fix worked. IF not I'd have been screwed as finding Rem 700 magnum extractors was a PITA and the magnums have to be rivetted in.

Other than that I've never had an issue with a Rem extractor.

I do like the ability to disassemble the bolt completely for occasional cleaning and I also strip it down completely when checking headspace to adjust my sizing die.

Be aware that almost all replacement extractors defeat the gas sealing property of the 700. If you’re ok with losing your eye or whomever you lend your rifle too, go for it.

Thank you fellas.

I get the "3 rings of steel" marketing appeal, but just about EVERY Rem 700 Clone action has an M16 Type extractor cut into the bolt. This is an image of bolt faces from several custom 700 Clone actions. Several of these are just like an aftermarket M16 extractor installation :

Eye pro.....

M16's in all my 700's....BECAUSE the rem design is weak, AND I've had a problem with them.

I like the tough little model 700 extractor. But a sako type extractor is fine too. No one’s losing an eye without being a negligent reloader. Christiansen Arms is essentially a Remington bolt design with an external extractor. I’m sure there are others as well.

For me, I’d just wanna make sure the ejected case goes out at 90 degrees from the ejection port. A few of the CA rifles tossed the ejected case right into the windage turret. Not sure if that was a function of the dual ejectors or M16 style extractor but it was enough of a pain I’d not wanna deal with it again.

Never had that issue with a 725/700.

I had the same problem with the SAKO 85. I think the issue was the ejector at 6' o clock position. What a big PITA that was.

I’ve had a few buddies that clipped a few coils off of one of the ejector springs so it essentially had tension to hold it in place but no ejection. It fixed the turret strikes. Worked on my long gone CA 300 Rum as well

Yep, extractors that are above the locking lug on a two lug bolt as pictured above can do that.

I think that a Remington extractor will be good or bad from the start. I have not had a bad one yet, but do have a spare on hand. My .308 40x is now on its third barrel with no issues, about 7000 rounds thus far and I bought it used. It is important to keep them clean of any brass slivers that may accumulate over time.

I also have one 40X clone with the Sako conversion. Between discussions with knowledgeable smiths like our own Al N. and others it seems that proper bolt nose dimensions/clearances to the barrel counterbore can keep it in place even with a ruptured case.
I'll address that with its next re-barrel.

I had a Sako put in my 722 when converting it from 300 Sav to 22-250, there were no replacement Rems at the time. My 721- 35 Whelen and 700- 20 Practical still use the originals.

Just curious, is this a common modification for military and LE users of the M700?

It's common in the PRS circles with those like me slumming along with 700 actions. Positive extraction counts when seconds count.

Sako extractors were common when 700’s were used for the 6ppc case head. And when factory replacement Remington extractors dried up or were unable to be refitted properly. I don’t see them being a performance add on compared to a properly working Remington extractor.

Same here. My ridgeline throws that brass right into my turret. The model 700s extractor isn't weak BTW. I've got old 700s that'll toss the case 4 foot away. The plunger is what throws cases, the extractors job is to simply grab the case. Never seen one fail or am not worried about it. If your so spooked of it, grab a CRF gun and fire away.

Just re-read what I said. I don't believe the plungers "throw" cases, but help with ejection.

No.

Thanks MA. My good buddy has my old 300 RUM Ridgeljne. I’ll see if I can grab it and fix it for me.

After having the old extractor on my 700 Ti in 7SAUM changed TWICE because it failed, I decided on the M-16 extractor. My GS did a great job and it works flawlessly.