Rem 700 different feed ramps .221 FB vs. .17 FB

[Joe Gregory]

I have a Rem 700 Classic in .221 FB and a Rem 700 SPS Varmint in .17 FB. They are the only FB calibers I have owned. At some time in the future, I was thinking of using the SPS for a custom build in 20 Vartarg. I began looking at both of the receivers and noticed they each have a different feed ramp. I was aware of the difference in the bolt face configuration between the FB's and a .223, but had no idea that the 2 FB's have different ramps. Would the dual feed ramp be better or worse for the 20 VT?

The first 2 pics are the SPS Varmint .17 FB.


The next 2 pics are the 700 Classic in .221 FB.

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[Ggmac]

What diff in bolt face ?

 

[Iowa Fox]

Good pictures Joe. I did not know they used 2 different feed ramps.

 

[Joe Gregory]

What diff in bolt face ?

There is a thread from this site (I think, not sure) that shows the difference between the bolt face for the Fireball calibers and a standard .223 bolt face. The extractor is in a different position in relation to the ejector on the Fireball calibers. It's designed to help extract those short FB cases.

 

[CATMAN]

Will a17 Rem feed out of a LVSF 221 fb action? Thanks Catman

 

[JohnHenry]

Following link shows difference in 221FB and 223 extractor locations.

http://s266.photobucket.com/user/Austan_bucket/media/IMG_2452-1.jpg.html

 

[bbassi]

Will a17 Rem feed out of a LVSF 221 fb action? Thanks Catman

I know a 17 Remington will feed out of the 17FB SPS action quite well.

 

[CATMAN]

Thanks bbassi for reply, Catman