Thread: 7mm-08 reloads extraction issue - thoughts please

Originally Posted by Makros

Doesn't sound like an ammunition problem.
If the bolt lifts all the way up, the case should come out freely after this. Lifting the bolt up all the way should engage the primary extraction and should move the cartridge back a mm or two. It should then pull easily back.
Sounds like the rifle is missing primary extraction, or the extractor isn't working properly, take it back if it's new.

This might not have been a problem for factory rounds as they may be a bit less pressure, but with hand loads loaded closer to max the brass is expanding a bit more and sticking to the chamber walls a bit, primary extraction should be sufficient to provide you the mechanical advantage to get the case moving. Pulling the bolt handle back should be just removing an already extracted piece of brass from the chamber to eject.

what he said