Hello guys from the "Smithy" side of the forums! Usually, in fact all the time I'm discussing reloading - BUT I now have a problem I hope someone can help we with, or point me someplace.
I gave a young friend a Win. 88 lever in .308 that was given to me - I could never get it to shoot where I wanted, so the kid needed a good gun (I thought) that I could reload for him, and he could take deer here in PA.
For a while, not a problem - bought him a second mag. worked up a hunting load with Sierra gamekings, etc. And, as time wore on - ie the past 2 times he's been at the range, he can't get it to feed when he racks the lever.
Shells 'hang up' at an angle, seemingly catching in the chamber - while the rear end is still in the mag. 'flange' if you get me. I don't know, maybe a 30 degree (give or take) angle. Thought it may be my loads - all 'mike' to 2.75" - right where the Winchester 180 grain factory loads he bought measure as well.
Affects BOTH mags (thought that was it) - BOTH factory and reloads, AND I had a shorter 2.7" load - same thing.
Doesn't matter if it's the first out of the mag, or rechambering of another round.
Plus, the replacement mag is a real bear to remove, with or w/o shells.
Suggestions? I think I've covered all. Can reply to my private email if you'd like.
Thanks and God bless!
Margiesex
I gave a young friend a Win. 88 lever in .308 that was given to me - I could never get it to shoot where I wanted, so the kid needed a good gun (I thought) that I could reload for him, and he could take deer here in PA.
For a while, not a problem - bought him a second mag. worked up a hunting load with Sierra gamekings, etc. And, as time wore on - ie the past 2 times he's been at the range, he can't get it to feed when he racks the lever.
Shells 'hang up' at an angle, seemingly catching in the chamber - while the rear end is still in the mag. 'flange' if you get me. I don't know, maybe a 30 degree (give or take) angle. Thought it may be my loads - all 'mike' to 2.75" - right where the Winchester 180 grain factory loads he bought measure as well.
Affects BOTH mags (thought that was it) - BOTH factory and reloads, AND I had a shorter 2.7" load - same thing.
Doesn't matter if it's the first out of the mag, or rechambering of another round.
Plus, the replacement mag is a real bear to remove, with or w/o shells.
Suggestions? I think I've covered all. Can reply to my private email if you'd like.
Thanks and God bless!
Margiesex
Bonsey,