Casing sticking in chamber-help

[JohnK]

Traded for this rifle so I don’t know much history on it. 6.5PRC someone put together. No gunsmith name and barrel is actually not stamped with caliber.

Proof barrel, Remington action which is a short action. I first noticed the extractor was not grabbing a loaded round very well. Thought maybe just worn and needs to be replaced. Next, I cannot put loaded rounds in the mag due to OAL being about the same as the mag. When chambering a round there is a little more resistance than normal but not really bad. First shot and I try to eject and casing is stuck. Extractor eventually catches and pulls casing. Next shot, same thing. This time I had to push it out with a rod. Where do I need to start on trying to correct the issue?

 

[Oryx]

Are we talking reloads or factory rounds?

 

[JohnK]

Factory Hornady Match.

I’ve spoke with the guy I traded and also the one that built, both acting like they have no idea what’s going on. Not buying it but not worth the argument.

 

[just browsing]

Does the extractor look damaged at all? Does it have free range of motion? Pretty common for them to chip or get brass remnants/debris down in the channel. Probably the most common causes for failure to extract.

 

[JohnK]

Yes, it looks to me like this was not the first time a casing was stuck in chamber and extractor was possibly slightly bent. When I pushed the casing out with the rod, it had a decent amount of resistance then broke loose fully.

 

[Oryx]

Seems odd that factory Hornady Match wouldn't fit into the mag.
Have you cleaned out the chamber and/or had a look with a scope? Maybe something caught in chamber that is creating difficult chambering and even worse extraction.

 

[lennyo3034]

Was the action worked on? If so bolt handle may need to be timed to regain primary extraction.

 

[Oryx]

Pic of the extracted brass?

 

[JohnK]

Pic of the extracted brass?

Left town today but will send Sunday.