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Picked up a new rifle in Rem 700 long Range in 7mm PRC on Friday. I was unable to check it out until Saturday morning. At the store they had a tigger lock and I was unable to inspect the bolt.
Here is what I found
The bolt stop will not return to the down position without pulling it down. I should be able to fix it.
The other issue is a large piece of brass stuck under the extractor and what looks to be a primer leak around the bolt face. I don’t think that its cut the bolt face but I did not want to wipe the carbon away.
The brass under the extractor is right where the rivet holding the extractor in place. And wonder if there was a blown primer or case rupture?
I am going to take it back to the store at their request.
Would it be a non issue to you ? Should I just remove the brass and fire it.
I figured they will make me deal with the factory.
Also wonder why Remington went back to the riveted extractor.

Not sure what the red is ? The shinny part to the left is also brass. Maybe it was over pressure and the brass was sheared
Here is a pic with flash
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There is also brass mark below the ejector

going out on a limb here... but aren't some rifles "proof tested" at the factory with over pressure ammo?... to insure they they are "Good to Go" as it were... maybe you are seeing that evidence?...

My impression is that ALL factory rifles are proof tested before leaving the factory per SAAMI regulations. I could of course be wrong about that.

On the other hand, I have never seen something like this on any Remington 700, NIB or otherwise.

Is the rifle new or just new to you? That sure looks like a lot of finish wear for a new rifle. The bolt stop is easy to remedy…a little Kroil in its slot and keep working it or tap out the pin, clean the slot, checking for rust, etc.

This is what I was thinking as well! memtb

Brand new.
I would think if it was a over pressure load it failed and should been reworked. I have never had brass shear off under a extractor.

Is the rifle brand new? Or used?
Is it a RemArms rifle or a Remington?
Have you fired it?

I see you already answered my questions….

You mentioned on the other forum the rivet appeared to be proud. I’m wondering if the extractor may not be fully seated in the bolt face and sticks out enough to take a bite out of the brass.

My understanding is firearms are proof fired and I’ve seen plenty of brand new M700s over the years with a bit of brass stuck somewhere on the bolt face or the edge of the ejector hole. I haven’t seen one with brass under the ejector though.

Don’t have clue what the red color is, maybe the proof rounds were marked with red on the base.

It is the new Remington company. It is their new Long Range in 7mm PRC
I have not shot it or even bought ammunition or loading supplies for it.
Still need to get base and rings here
Not sure about the red either, with out the flash it appears more of a copper/rust color
The rivet is proud on the exterior of the bolt. I can not tell on the inside as it’s covered by the brass
I did measure trigger pull and its crisp and consistent at 3.75 lbs

Take it back

THIS !!!!!!

Thats the plan
I hope they do take it back otherwise I hope Remington takes care of it

Talked to Rem today, the rep said the rifle needed to come back and Scheel’s was great. Took it in told them the issue and didn’t need to ask they returned my money.
Thats great customer service

I think that the red on the bolt face is indicative of a proof round being fired in that rifle. I have a number of proof rounds and they all have blue or red color paint or dye around the primer.

I bought a BDL in 270 Win in 1968. Rifle has always been flawless accounted for many deer, elk and bears, javelina and varmints too. Never had anything done to it but a Norm Thompson trigger job. I bought a Rem XCR II in 375 H&H in 2011. It wouldn't chamber Remington factory ammo. I could've sent it back to Remington but wouldn't have got it back in time for my brown bear hunt. I'm lucky to have Kevin Weaver (gunsmith) within driving distance and he took care of it. Remington QC has gone down the tubes. Sorry you have a problem with a brand new rifle. I feel your pain.

The new owners have a short time to re-establish the Remington reputation. Good on them for taking it back with no fuss, but they need to nip this kind of stuff at the source, and soon. Should never have made it out the door like that.

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That was about when they were going bankrupt.............

Rep said they do not use proof rounds. Maybe he was mistaken.

I hope the best for Remington and even though was annoying, hiccups do happen. I have had issues with Ruger, Weatherby, Remington (years ago) and Winchester. I have had Winchester and Ruger send back both rifles with problems not fixed. They made it right and both sent new rifles.
The Ruger was cosmetic as a large area on a No 1 wouldn’t blue. The Winchester classic wouldn’t feed without shaving brass.
I did buy a rifle that had a chamber that was only short chambered. I had it finished locally.
Anyways stuff happens and good luck to Remington. I still think I may pick up another long Range 7 PRC