REM 30.06 SEMI

[BSLNORTH]

Hello, I have a 30.06 remington semi-automatic for deer hunting.

Its been a great gun until a couple years ago. I thought it was my shells for why it was mis-firing (lost a few deer). Change shells and still does it. Brought it to a gun smith to have it pro-cleaned. Next season, I shoot during pre-season and fires perfectly. I figured it was dirty. Well, last year same thing....another mis-fire. It doesnt do it on every shot, just occasionally and seems to happen more when its below freezing!

[leechlake]

I had one about 30 years ago. I had some issues when it was cold and found that in my case the bolt wasn't closing completely when it was cold. I'd get in my stand and ease it closed so it didn't make a lot of noise and therefore it wouldn't fire. After I made sure it was closed tight not a problem.

Just one suggestion.

[harvey lee]

Any way to use a lubricant to help it slide and close all the way? I would have to believe there is something that would help with that. I am sure any type of oil would thicken and make the issue worse but a dry lube may help.

[hugonian1]

I have one also.

Had the same issues as did my brother.

I have not used it for 12 years now.

Looking on line they are notorious for having this problem.

Usually the first shot is OK. Then it is a dump shoot.

Dad would tell us to make the first shot count and it is not a problem.

[BSLNORTH]

I didn't even have a chance to get a first shot off. Is there a gas chamber that might freeze when cold out?

[leech~~]

Hello, I have a 30.06 remington semi-automatic for deer hunting.

Its been a great gun until a couple years ago. I thought it was my shells for why it was mis-firing (lost a few deer). Change shells and still does it. Brought it to a gun smith to have it pro-cleaned. Next season, I shoot during pre-season and fires perfectly. I figured it was dirty. Well, last year same thing....another mis-fire. It doesnt do it on every shot, just occasionally and seems to happen more when its below freezing!

My buddies son's gun was doing the same thing. He lost two Deer last season! They tried cleaning, soaking and lubing it and it did not help. They brought it in to a gun smith who took the bolt apart and found hardened packing grease from the factory packed in behind the firing pin which kept it from re-cocking.

[harvey lee]

Sounds like a good cleaning and then maybe some dry graphite if the problem persists and that could help that issue. Then again, maybe not but well worth the try.

Had an Remington 1100 in 3" mag that would not eject shells correctly, many 1100's had the same issue. Had a gun smith do some work with the gas ports and problem resolved.

[Gordie]

I just fixed on with the same problems and its firing pin related they get gummed up and slow down in the chilly weather. it needs to be taken apart and cleaned and I typically polish the firing pin and check bolt for burs also the rem semi autos are known for jamming and this is caused by the bolt slamming into the sides of the receiver or barrel extension. The flex from the bolt slides cause this and not much one can do to fix it. A gunsmith can help in both situations, but usually when the gun peens as its call ,its a one shot guarantee at that point.