6.8 SPC II failure to eject

[tireys]

I was shooting my 6.8 SPC II this weekend. I had about about a 50% FTF rate. It seems that the extraction part in the cycle of operations was not happening. Bolt was coming to the rear and picking up the next round and jamming the next round into the spent casing that didn't get extracted from the chamber. Anyone have remedies to try? I have a Wilson barrel and Wilson bolt and bcg NP3 coated. I was using SSA 115gr. OTM and I also shot some Remington 115gr. Ultra Bonded.

 

[BLDTYLRY]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

Does hand-cycling properly extract/eject an empty shell casing?

 

[tireys]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLDTYLRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does hand-cycling properly extract/eject an empty shell casing? </div></div>

Yes, I could drop out the mag send the bolt home and then charge and it would grap the spent casing and eject it properly. All casings that did eject landed about 5 o'clock position from my shooting position.

 

[346ci]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

I'd call Wilson and let them know what is going on. Their 6.8 stuff is pretty nice. Hopefully it is something simple like a extractor spring and you can get back to shooting.

 

[Scottmilk9]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

how much tension is the on extractor, can you push/pull it with your finger? Also how hard was it pulling the case out by hand?

 

[tireys]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

I would say that there is quite a bit of tension on the extractor IMO. It takes a good bit of pressure on the back end to get the extractor to raise up/ outwards of the bolt. I would say that the force needed to pull the bolt and charging handle was normal to manually extract spent cartridge during my shooting session. I will probably try to call Wilson tomorrow and see what they have to say.

 

[Strykervet]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

I was having this problem with a 6.5G I built. Ended up being the extractor spring. Brand new spring w/rubber, no donut, had never been used. It came this way.

Try a new spring and donut, that is a cheap fix and those donuts make a big difference. If that doesn't work, then I'd send it back or make a call.

That is saying your extractor is in tolerance and not worn out. I'm guessing it is.

 

[tireys]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

The bolt, bcg has less than 150-200 shots. I will try that maybe and like you said take it from there.

 

[tireys]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

I just got off the phone with John Lahue at Wilson Combat. He instructed me to send the Bolt to them and they would replace the extractor with a new bullet proof one at no charge to me.

 

[bentbolt308]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StealthMode223</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just got off the phone with John Lahue at Wilson Combat. I instructed me to send the Bolt to them and they would replace the extractor with a new bullet proof one at no charge to me. </div></div>
its great to see companies take care of thier customers

 

[tireys]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

Their customer service is much appreciated.

 

[mastermason6]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

Buffer spring ?

 

[TonyAngel]

Re: 6.8 SPC II

Yeah, if it was working before and then started giving you trouble and got worse, I'd say it was a defective/faulty extractor spring. Getting the extractor to move by hand should be VERY difficult to do. You may be a strong guy, but I can't get my extractor to move by pushing on the back end of it.