possible extractor problem

[greatgoogamooga]

I've been having a problem with Remington Game Load shells in my 16 ga. 11-48. About one in 10 shells will separate at the head, leaving the plastic case in the chamber and brass head on the ground or just in front of the bolt. I was at the range yesterday when this happened and was told to send the hull to Remington and they would send me a new box.

Let's assume for a moment that the shells are not the problem ( I know it's possible, butI've never had problems with this brand before). is there anything that I should look for that could cause the extractor to rip the shells apart like this?

I have sent Remington an e-mail asking about the shells, with a lot number.

thanks


Goog

 

[Jim K]

Could be the ammo, but I would check to make sure the chamber is really clean with no plastic residue.

Jim

 

[mete]

The extractor is working fine if it will tear the head off !!! But as Jim said a pitted, rusted, plastic coated chamber can cause the problem [that's why some of us have chrome plated bores !

 

[scott.cr]

Your shells aren't longer than the chamber are they? (IE. Chambering 3" shells in a 2-3/4" chamber.)

If so, the shells could be "press fitting" into the forcing cone making them difficult to remove.