Kelbly’s failure to eject

[Tulsa Reiner]

I havnt yet, I believe it's something to do with the way the extractor works. It seems like it doesn't snap back into the right spot after it clips on the brass. Maybe I will try cleaning it again and use a different oil

I was having the same problem with my CA Classic (Rem 700 action) in 300 WM. I watched a YouTube video on taking the bolt apart for internal cleaning, and that did the trick.

 

[rsmithsr]

yeah..i am betting on dirty vs broken.
I have several Kelbly actions..no extraction issues.
I keep them CLEAN

 

[skipglo]

I havnt yet, I believe it's something to do with the way the extractor works. It seems like it doesn't snap back into the right spot after it clips on the brass. Maybe I will try cleaning it again and use a different oil

Use graphite not oil!

 

[Dmagna]

I fixed it. I ran the extractor on some grit and it now is polished up and works great

 

[rsmithsr]

JUST TO FOLLOW UP
at the range this am(6 am!) first shot fails to extract.
took the bolt to my car ipened the hood, pulled the auto trans dip stick out and touched it to the bolt/extractor. cycled the extractor a couple of times and went back to shooting.

it looks like the first round chambered cut off a pc of brass. once cleared all was good.