BPS carrier sticking

[Wade Kirk]

I have 2 BPS's, a Stalker 12g I won NIB in 2007 and an engraved Hunter made in 91 (just purchased for my son, history unknown, used but in VG condition).

The Stalker is easy to "quick load." Flip it upside down in the left hand, push the fore-end 1/4" forward with the thumb of the left hand, the carrier drops (actually rises to the top of the receiver), drop a shell in and close the action. Slick as anything.

I used to have a Hunter (bought new in 87 or 88, kept for 3 years) that was the same.

The new-to-us 91 hunter requires a firm push down with the nose of the shell. It doesn't move on its own.

I've taken the gun apart and cleaned and lubed. The carrier seems a snug fit in receiver so I polished it with a stone. No better. Guess I should pull the carrier out of the Stalker and try it in the Hunter.

Any other thoughts, or should I just polish the outsides of the carrier and the inside of the receiver until it moves freely?

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[Lodi]

Make sure the Carrier moves freely on the Carrier Pin, it needs to be loose. The Carrier Pin Retainer holds the three pieces together.

Make sure the Carrier Pin Retainer is centered in the Carrier, if it rides to one side it will bind the free movement of the Carrier. Sometimes you need to drive the Carrier Pin "too far", just a tad, then drive it in the opposite direction to center the Carrier Pin Retainer.

 

[Wade Kirk]

The carrier seems a snug fit in the receiver before the pin and retainer go in. I actually have to push it into place. Seems like it's out of spec or possibly bent. When I have time I'll compare it to the one in my Stalker. Maybe a squeeze in the vise will help.