Went shooting with my bolt action 308 today and after the first shot when trying to cycle the action the bolt would not cooperate. I had to muscle the bolt open. This had happened once before, again on the first shot of the day. After that, no problems firing a total of 40 rounds. Is this something to be concerned about?
what would cause the following:
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Re: what would cause the following:
You need to provide more information:
-Make and Model of Rifle (and any custom work)
-Make and Type of Ammo (factory or reload- if reload, then details)
-When does this occur and when doesn't it occur
That's a start.
You need to provide more information:
-Make and Model of Rifle (and any custom work)
-Make and Type of Ammo (factory or reload- if reload, then details)
-When does this occur and when doesn't it occur
That's a start.
Re: what would cause the following:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this normally happens when you don't complete your profile </div></div>
lmao !! Epic .... hahahahahahaa
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">this normally happens when you don't complete your profile </div></div>
lmao !! Epic .... hahahahahahaa
Re: what would cause the following:
Make: savage 10FLP
Ammo: german military surplus
has happened twice, same ammunition. Always on the first or second shot. The rifle is brand new. I've only shot it 5 or 6 times now.
Make: savage 10FLP
Ammo: german military surplus
has happened twice, same ammunition. Always on the first or second shot. The rifle is brand new. I've only shot it 5 or 6 times now.
Re: what would cause the following:
dude....call the fuckin german army and tell them you got some of their shitty ammo that don't meet spec and now gives you a rash........let us know what happens
dude....call the fuckin german army and tell them you got some of their shitty ammo that don't meet spec and now gives you a rash........let us know what happens
Re: what would cause the following:
i think there is a thread on this page about a sticky bolt with mil surp ammo that may help you some
i think there is a thread on this page about a sticky bolt with mil surp ammo that may help you some
Re: what would cause the following:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL!!! nice. </div></div>
nice.....prolly no,,,,garbage in , garbage out
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL!!! nice. </div></div>
nice.....prolly no,,,,garbage in , garbage out
Re: what would cause the following:
what do you know. same ammo, same issue.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2598627&gonew=1#UNREAD
what do you know. same ammo, same issue.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2598627&gonew=1#UNREAD
Re: what would cause the following:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL!!! nice. </div></div>
nice.....prolly no,,,,garbage in , garbage out </div></div>
What else do you want. Bolt answered your question. Short and sweet.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL!!! nice. </div></div>
nice.....prolly no,,,,garbage in , garbage out </div></div>
What else do you want. Bolt answered your question. Short and sweet.
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Re: what would cause the following:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had to muscle the bolt open.</div></div>
Was it hard to lift the handle, or just to pull it back? What did the brass look like?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I had to muscle the bolt open.</div></div>
Was it hard to lift the handle, or just to pull it back? What did the brass look like?
Re: what would cause the following:
I have problems sometimes when I use old Russian surplus ammo in my 91/30. Corrosive ammo is just dirty stuff and should not be used in your high end .308 IMO.
I have problems sometimes when I use old Russian surplus ammo in my 91/30. Corrosive ammo is just dirty stuff and should not be used in your high end .308 IMO.
Re: what would cause the following:
Have you tried other ammo? Specifically, have you tried known quality, recent production, factory commercial ammo?
The other guys are right to suggest you try better quality, commercial ammo.
Mark
Have you tried other ammo? Specifically, have you tried known quality, recent production, factory commercial ammo?
The other guys are right to suggest you try better quality, commercial ammo.
Mark
Re: what would cause the following:
The rifle probably doesn't like the cases. Some rifles are finnicky on what they like. Mine hates lake city brass for some reason. If you have a reloading press, try setting the bullets a little deeper too, that might help.
The rifle probably doesn't like the cases. Some rifles are finnicky on what they like. Mine hates lake city brass for some reason. If you have a reloading press, try setting the bullets a little deeper too, that might help.
Re: what would cause the following:
Hello everyone, thank you for your responses. I have used factory ammo from Federal & Hornady, they had not given me a problem. I've been buying this German Surplus because of the price. It's $85 for 200 rounds on cheaper than dirt. I only tried the factory ammo once because the price was so high. But I also shot better with it. I'm completely new to this and learning as I go. I was just worried that maybe the rifle could be damaged and knew the best place to get info was here.
From reading all the comments I'm going to try a couple different types next weekend. I was trying to save a few bucks and guess I got what I paid for. Thank you all again, much appreciated.
Hello everyone, thank you for your responses. I have used factory ammo from Federal & Hornady, they had not given me a problem. I've been buying this German Surplus because of the price. It's $85 for 200 rounds on cheaper than dirt. I only tried the factory ammo once because the price was so high. But I also shot better with it. I'm completely new to this and learning as I go. I was just worried that maybe the rifle could be damaged and knew the best place to get info was here.
From reading all the comments I'm going to try a couple different types next weekend. I was trying to save a few bucks and guess I got what I paid for. Thank you all again, much appreciated.
Re: what would cause the following:
I wasn't being rude, I thought it was hilarious. But I disagree with you in that he gave me an answer to the problem. Damn shit did give me a rash.... now if he mentioned what type of cream would help..........
I wasn't being rude, I thought it was hilarious. But I disagree with you in that he gave me an answer to the problem. Damn shit did give me a rash.... now if he mentioned what type of cream would help..........
Re: what would cause the following:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL!!! nice. </div></div>
nice.....prolly no,,,,garbage in , garbage out </div></div>
he summed it up perfectly. you can try other countries, i heard south african was decent. i gave shay 140 of them. he never had an issue that i know of. i got some south american i can shoot and try. its just as cheap
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">LOL!!! nice. </div></div>
nice.....prolly no,,,,garbage in , garbage out </div></div>
he summed it up perfectly. you can try other countries, i heard south african was decent. i gave shay 140 of them. he never had an issue that i know of. i got some south american i can shoot and try. its just as cheap
Re: what would cause the following:
Having used the same ammo,do yourself a favor and ditch the ammo its total junk,and so is the russian stuff.Gave me nothing but pure problems and makes you look like a fool at the gunrange when you have to pry your bolt open LOL....
Having used the same ammo,do yourself a favor and ditch the ammo its total junk,and so is the russian stuff.Gave me nothing but pure problems and makes you look like a fool at the gunrange when you have to pry your bolt open LOL....
Re: what would cause the following:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hello everyone, thank you for your responses. I have used factory ammo from Federal & Hornady, they had not given me a problem. I've been buying this German Surplus because of the price. It's $85 for 200 rounds on cheaper than dirt. I only tried the factory ammo once because the price was so high. But I also shot better with it. I'm completely new to this and learning as I go. I was just worried that maybe the rifle could be damaged and knew the best place to get info was here.
From reading all the comments I'm going to try a couple different types next weekend. I was trying to save a few bucks and guess I got what I paid for. Thank you all again, much appreciated. </div></div>I,m kinda new to this too! but do yourself a favor and dont mess with bs ammo!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Russell3812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hello everyone, thank you for your responses. I have used factory ammo from Federal & Hornady, they had not given me a problem. I've been buying this German Surplus because of the price. It's $85 for 200 rounds on cheaper than dirt. I only tried the factory ammo once because the price was so high. But I also shot better with it. I'm completely new to this and learning as I go. I was just worried that maybe the rifle could be damaged and knew the best place to get info was here.
From reading all the comments I'm going to try a couple different types next weekend. I was trying to save a few bucks and guess I got what I paid for. Thank you all again, much appreciated. </div></div>I,m kinda new to this too! but do yourself a favor and dont mess with bs ammo!
