Remington 722 help

[Art]

Any ideas who would be best to work on my old 722. I have acquired a proper extractor as the original is broken as is typical. Also would like a total trigger swap. The original was cleaned and adjusted by someone recommended from here several years ago but it’s still defective and will occasionally fire when I close the action. This rifle is a tack driver and has sentimental value but I am not gonna pass it down to my son until the problem is properly fixed. Thanks

 

[tiriaq]

The extractor you have acquired is for a 722? M700 extractors aren't the same.
A 700 trigger group is a direct installation, but the safety is different and stock alterations will be needed.

 

[Art]

Yes I understand that. I found a 722 extractor a few years back and have been holding onto it. The rifle only seems to extract live rounds but upon firing, it fails. I do realize there will have to be some stock alterations in order to make a 700 trigger assembly work but that's ok.

 

[tiriaq]

The gunsmith I recommend is Jason Spencer at Gunco in Nepean.
You are fortunate to have a NOS 722 extractor. Rarer than hen's teeth. It might be possible to tweak the existing extractor. Might even be accumulated fouling in its recess that is causing the problem.

 

[Rembo]

I have installed 700 extractors in 2 722's. You need the riveted version. Locating and drilling the hole for the rivet is critical.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

Just make sure that the rim of the extractor counterbore is intact. They can get broken out when a case is tough to extract. Being as the missing piece is the size of a very conservative nail clipping, it's easy to overlook it's absence.
Without it the extractor may function in the manner you have described.

 

[guntech]

Also would like a total trigger swap. The original was cleaned and adjusted by someone recommended from here several years ago but it’s still defective and will occasionally fire when I close the action.

The sear engagement is not correct and/or the return spring pressure is to little. That is a fairly easy adjustment to correct and no stock work required.

 

[303EppsFan]

The gunsmith I recommend is Jason Spencer at Gunco in Nepean.
You are fortunate to have a NOS 722 extractor. Rarer than hen's teeth. It might be possible to tweak the existing extractor. Might even be accumulated fouling in its recess that is causing the problem.

I also highly recommend Jason at Gunco. He does excellent work and turns around pretty quick.

 

[Art]

Thanks for the tip. I already called Gunco but they are closed until next week. I’ll try again later.