Yes, I have a DMW tab over the bolt release. Never thought about that, but It might be putting too much pressure on the bolt release button and keeping the carrier latch from retracting all the way. I'll bend it a bit and see if that helps.
I haven't tried bending it yet. I did go ahead and order a new carrier latch and spring. I heard the newer model carrier spring was a little different design than the older one. I'm hoping it's just a weak spring. Everything works fine until there gets to be a little pressure in the tube.
Dummy shells aren't the problem. It does the same thing with new shells. Everything works fine when the gun is empty and also with one shell in the tube, but starts hanging up once I have two+ in the tube. Took everything apart and the carrier latch and cartridge drop lever look fine so I'm...
I started having issues with my M1 last night during reloading practice. When I hit the shell release button, it wasn't releasing a shell from the mag tube. Everything seems to check out fine when the gun is empty, but when I get shell pressure on the latch, it won't release a shell 75% of the...
Skinny muffs won't have the best nrr rating. You're going to need to double up with them shooting your comped rifle. I like the cheap Howard Leight Impact electronic muffs ($60) with my custom molded plugs inside. They work fine doubled up and the electronics still allow you to hear. I...
With my current supplies, I can reload for about .17 cents per round. That's using 25.5 H335 and Hornady 55 FMJBT. However, I was out on Powder Valley's site and it looks like the 55s have jumped in price a bit. Now about .10 cents a piece.
I'm kicking around the idea of building a precision rifle. My initial thought was to get a 700 SPS Tactical in .308 and upgrade from there as funds became available. Now I thinking about the regular 700 SPS in 7-08 with the 24" barrel since I already reload for my daughter's 7-08. Will I be...