I bought a custom model 70 serial number 41,754 from gunrunners auction and it looks like it has not been shot since a total makeover. It has a new barrel without a manufacturers name or a caliber marking, when i feed it quickly without firing (i am not ready to shoot it yet) the necks are dented when ejected. Is it because the bullets are seated out too far, a follower, magazine or spring (the spring in the magazine is a wire type) problem. I am trying new Hornady 45gr SP Match and hope i didn't buy someone elses problem.
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Can you provide some pictures of the dented cases...?
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I hope this helps
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Yes...I see.
I would fire it with just two cartridges...and see what happens to the fired cases. Also try another brand of ammo... Let us know. |
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I would definitely get that chamber size checked out and verified by a gunsmith before thinking about pulling the trigger. There shouldn't be room in a chamber the right size for a dent to be formed outward like that. The cases need to fit the chamber properly or you risk blowing them out. I noticed you mentioned that the rifle was modified and there are no barrel markings, so probably better to have it checked than lose your eyesight.
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You don't say whether the bolt closes on or ejects the round with noticeable effort . Is your over all length OK and your case length OK? Further I certainly would consult a gun smith.
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We need more info on tour receiver is it push feed or controlled round feed
We need to isolate the problem to do so drop a undamaged case down the chamber then close the bolt does the problem still exist when you eject the live round |
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