remington 58 wont cycle

[foxhollowkennels]

I have a remington model 58 Sportsman that wont cycle reliably. It has the dial on the fore end for heavy or lite loads. Will a good scrubbing do the trick or are 58 sportsman known for something like this I really know nothing about this gun but would like it to cylce correctly.

Thanks
Foxhollowkennels

 

[beretta boy]

You can start with a good cleaning, and make sure the little gas vent holes in the barrel are not all carboned-up. A rough or pitted chamber and cheap promo (steel based) shells are also a recipe for problems. Pay particular attention to the piston and gas chamber areas.

Is it the original or a replacement barrel ?

58's will run forever if looked after, and generally, are very reliable.
As often as not, the receiver will need to be relieved with a milled slot
so it wont crack behind the cocking bolt slot - if it isn't already !)
( Look at the difference between the milled slots in a 58 and an 1100/11-87)

Might be worth a trip to the 'smith if a good cleaning isn't enough.

Maybe time to replace a spring or two, bolt buffer, etc.

 

[Grouse Man]

It could very well be the bolt recoil spring, or the magazine spring.

What exactly is going wrong?

 

[eh class]

mine wouldn't cycle the cheap Can. Tire / Walmart ammo but any other hunting load worked fine ,I gave it to my Brother.