remington 788 .222

dlreestrader · 01-19-2008, 12:55 PM

I have a model 788 in .222 cal that wont eject shells properly. The ejector rod seems to have plenty of free movement to allow the case to be ejected but the extractor wont let go of the case when bolt is brought back. Has anyone ever experienced this with the 788 or does anyone have any ideas of how to fix this problem without having to send the gun to a gunsmith?

21buck · 01-29-2008, 07:52 AM

Having had a similar problem, a couple basic questions are in order. Have you cleaned the bolt of dirt and debri? Does the extractor pin function? if not put a drop of light oil and retry? Is the empty case jammed in the bolt so that the extractor pin can not operate? Does this occur with certain brands of cases? If all of the above have been investigated, and you still have a problem. Have a gunsmith look at it.

samuel · 01-29-2008, 08:54 AM

Beyond what 21buck says,I have a savage m340 in.222 and had trouble with an oversize firing pin hole.Parts are hard to find for that M788 Rem. sam.

wideguy · 07-03-2008, 01:49 PM

I tried everything, then contacted Remington- the first thing they asked me was if I had a scope mounted- it seems the only ejection problem they ever encouontered with the 788 was the empty brass hitting the windage knob on the scope and bouncing back into the chamber.
The Tech guy I talked to suggested rotating the scope 90 degrees counterclockwise so no knobs were in the way. It worked. It's a little inconvenient/awkward figuring out which way to turn the knobs to align the sights, but you can mark them after you figure it out.

samuel · 07-03-2008, 02:50 PM

Actually,turning the knobs works out well for lefty,s on any rifle. sam.

01-19-2008, 12:55 PM	#1
dlreestrader Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	remington 788 .222 I have a model 788 in .222 cal that wont eject shells properly. The ejector rod seems to have plenty of free movement to allow the case to be ejected but the extractor wont let go of the case when bolt is brought back. Has anyone ever experienced this with the 788 or does anyone have any ideas of how to fix this problem without having to send the gun to a gunsmith?

07-03-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
wideguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	What worked for me I tried everything, then contacted Remington- the first thing they asked me was if I had a scope mounted- it seems the only ejection problem they ever encouontered with the 788 was the empty brass hitting the windage knob on the scope and bouncing back into the chamber. The Tech guy I talked to suggested rotating the scope 90 degrees counterclockwise so no knobs were in the way. It worked. It's a little inconvenient/awkward figuring out which way to turn the knobs to align the sights, but you can mark them after you figure it out.

01-29-2008, 07:52 AM	#2
21buck Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 42	Having had a similar problem, a couple basic questions are in order. Have you cleaned the bolt of dirt and debri? Does the extractor pin function? if not put a drop of light oil and retry? Is the empty case jammed in the bolt so that the extractor pin can not operate? Does this occur with certain brands of cases? If all of the above have been investigated, and you still have a problem. Have a gunsmith look at it.

01-29-2008, 08:54 AM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Beyond what 21buck says,I have a savage m340 in.222 and had trouble with an oversize firing pin hole.Parts are hard to find for that M788 Rem. sam.

07-03-2008, 02:50 PM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Actually,turning the knobs works out well for lefty,s on any rifle. sam.