Thread: tight bolt

Originally Posted by ebf

Post pics of brass fired from the rifle, I am keen to have a look at the case necks

Candle a projectile and see if you are touching the lands, or if there are marks on the shoulder/neck

Give the chamber and throat area a really good scrub

Clean the barrel thoroughly

Are the extractor marks a solid indentation into the base, or does it look like rotary mark left from closing the bolt ?

I'm in the Hutt, and have dies and measuring equipment for x39 cases if you want me to have a look.

I'll get a photo up when I can, but they are not solid indentations in the base, more looks like rotary marks from closing the bolt - basically rounding the outside edge off at one point.
Like the angle is wrong on the claw or the claw sits too far in.... or something so that it gets pushed over the edge with too much force.

Thanks for the offer - might be taking you up on that!!

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