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223 Improved feeding problem

Rebarreled a Rem 700 from 17 Rem to 223 Improved.
Feeds and chambers standard 223 perfectly.
Improved cartridge hangs going into chamber. Needs to be centered manually before chambering.
Does the leading edge into chamber need the feed angle changed? If so, what angle? Or will a big radius work?
Thanks for the help.
 
It sounds like you might have to very carefully bend the feed lips of the magazine to tip the cartridge nose up alittle to get that little bit of help with self centering.I wouldnt grind anything till you try that.When I say bend,you should have a pair of brownells feedlip pliers so you dont create a burr which would make it worse.
 
Let me know how you make out with Jon's advice. If you should be able to "bend the feed lips" on a Rem 700 remind me never to make you angry.
 
I would install a Score High Benchrest Follower on top of the existing follower. These position the cartridge in the middle of the magazine without the use of any lips. Available from Sinclair.
 
DocEd said:
Let me know how you make out with Jon's advice. If you should be able to "bend the feed lips" on a Rem 700 remind me never to make you angry.

I was thinking the same thing. A guy that could bend the lips on a 700 could probably hunt bear with a switch.
 
I had the same issues with one. Finally pulled the barrel off which sucked cause that sucker shoots unbelievable!!! With only about .005ish or so taper on a formed case that leaves 1/2 that amount per side. So case has to go almost straight in to feed without any real issues. Changed follower in mine and polished rails some which helped. Most times case would go in about half way and hang up. Had to jiggle bolt or gun to get things lined up. Mine was a yote rig and messing around with feeding issues induces stress on my accuracy or lack of anymore.lol

My 22/250AI and 22/244AI feed just fine and brothers 243AI is a champ also. All on Remington 700 shorts! The only drawback I found of a great round!

Life sucks, and then sometimes the feeding issues were just too much for my shrink to deal with. ;)
 

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