Seekins bottom metal and mag question

[djtjr]

I have a stiller 260 rem that is an absolute tack driver it is virtuallynew so all I have done for it thus far is a proper break in and load development. Anyway this weekend I was at a friends rranch to do some culling for him and I couldn't get the rounds to feed from the seekings mag and bottom metal. The OAL of the loads was fine and they went in easy enough but the mag seemed to grip the shoulder and not let the head get up to where the bolt could catch it. It seemed to hold the round too tight at the shoulder and really mared up my brass and the shell below it which was also pulled into the feed ramp. Have any of you experienced this can I modify the mag to allow smooth and consistent feeding. Its seekins bottom metal in a mac a5 with seekins mag any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Happy thanksgiving to all,
Don

 

[snipedogg]

Re: Seekins bottom metal and mag question

Glen Seekins is very active here. He goes by heatseekins. I'd PM him I'm sure he could help you out.

 

[stiller]

Re: Seekins bottom metal and mag question

If the correct pillar length was not used, it could be placing the bottom metal too far away. I would contact seekins.

 

[Glen Seekins]

Re: Seekins bottom metal and mag question

Give us a ring and we can help you get everything sorted out. 99.9999% of the time we have issues the installer didnt use the pilars we supply and use the wrong length. We have very little issues with our mag systems.

 

[vpexp]

Re: Seekins bottom metal and mag question

Check to see if the bolt stop is preventing the bolt from going far enough back. The nose of the bolt could be resting slightly on the cartridge and that will cause feeding problems.

 

[mark5pt56]

Re: Seekins bottom metal and mag question

I saw one of these for the first time last week at Precision Rifle at USTC, looked great and functioned 100 %. I was impressed.

 

[djtjr]

Re: Seekins bottom metal and mag question

Thanks guys I will give you a shout after the holiday. All the best,
Don