I just recently acquired a nice older Remington 121 pump .22. Occasionally about every 5th or 6th shot it fails to extract the empty. When it does, I close the bolt, activate the release and it extracts the empty on the next try....odd. Works that way every time it fails upon firing. One poster on RimFireCentral suggested using a "bore iron" to smooth out the bore. I researched it and it does sound like a good idea. The external bore area generally looks a bit rough. What I saw on line demonstrates the use of the "iron" on older rolling block rifles where the bore is easily accessible. What would one do for the closed chamber of the 121? I'm not much of a gunsmith so might be better off just paying someone else to smooth it out. Your thoughts?
Remington 121 extractor?
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tark
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What kind of ammo are you using? Have you tried several different brands? I have a nice 121 but it likes CCi HV hollow points and not much else. It refuses to function with Remington Thunderbolts. (WOW, what a surprise there!) It also likes Blaser Brass 22s. I have noticed that the gun works best if one pumps the action vigorously. Don't thrash it, but don't baby it either. My model 25 in 25-20 is the same way.
The Pederson action Remington's are good guns, but they have their little quirks. And the biggest of these is the take down screw un-screwing itself during firing. simply checking it every few rounds and keeping it tight might solve your problems.
The first thing I would check, in any situation like you describe, is the extractor spring. It may be, and probably is, weak from age and use.
The Pederson action Remington's are good guns, but they have their little quirks. And the biggest of these is the take down screw un-screwing itself during firing. simply checking it every few rounds and keeping it tight might solve your problems.
The first thing I would check, in any situation like you describe, is the extractor spring. It may be, and probably is, weak from age and use.
tark,
Thanks for your suggestions. I have learned that it works best to pump the action firmly. And the take down screw does loosen (I just learned yesterday). As I said in my original post, it does work most of the time and it sends the empty flying, so I think the extractor spring is strong enough, but I'll probably replace it. I've been using Federal Automatch, which works fine in all my other rifles and pistols, but I have plenty of CCI MM I can try. I did learn yesterday, shooting off sand bags, that it is very accurate and it is otherwise in great condition. Thanks again.
Thanks for your suggestions. I have learned that it works best to pump the action firmly. And the take down screw does loosen (I just learned yesterday). As I said in my original post, it does work most of the time and it sends the empty flying, so I think the extractor spring is strong enough, but I'll probably replace it. I've been using Federal Automatch, which works fine in all my other rifles and pistols, but I have plenty of CCI MM I can try. I did learn yesterday, shooting off sand bags, that it is very accurate and it is otherwise in great condition. Thanks again.
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The Fieldmaster Model 121. Such a great rifle. Mine was manufactured in 1953.
In addition to operating the slide "smartly" to seat the bolt with authority, it's important to keep the breech clean and free from firing debris (carbon, excess oil). The 121's receiver is so compact, it's easy for powder residue to accumulate and foul the extractor. A bore solvent-soaked cotton swab will work in a pinch.
I've learned how to disassemble the Fieldmaster and remove the bolt for cleaning after every range session. A shiny film of bolt grease (I use Tetra) during re-assembly makes the action work glassy-smooth.
In addition to operating the slide "smartly" to seat the bolt with authority, it's important to keep the breech clean and free from firing debris (carbon, excess oil). The 121's receiver is so compact, it's easy for powder residue to accumulate and foul the extractor. A bore solvent-soaked cotton swab will work in a pinch.
I've learned how to disassemble the Fieldmaster and remove the bolt for cleaning after every range session. A shiny film of bolt grease (I use Tetra) during re-assembly makes the action work glassy-smooth.
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