From the sounds of, it's time to try some live rounds.
Load two in the mag the first few times and see what happens![]()
A stupid question...
Did you see if the stripper clip roll pin wasn't pushed in too far causing it to bind? Also creating that mark on the bolt?
Ouch I was hoping it wasn't that.
NavyCuda please wipe all the grease from that area. Then take the same pic again. I will be then able to tell you if it is a warrenty issue or if there is a possible quick fix for your issue.
Also by any chance you have a caliper set and a bolt dis-assembley tool?
Send it back in, we'll sort it out.
Send it back in, we'll sort it out.
This issue can also be caused by the bolt/barrel interface
The bolt head , as it cams into the barrel opening, can hang up on the top of the bolt.
This is caused by a few things. Out of spec bolt, out of spec receiver or simply a bit too much metal on the top of the bolt head.
The first step is to use a machinist blue or jiffy marker and color up the bolt head surfaces that contact the barrel. Manual open and close the bolt, sping and guide rod installed, camming it in and out of the barrel/locKup.
Inspect bolt for wear points. These can be stoned (no files) to polish and relieve binding with the barrel. If this doesn't fix the issue, something is wrong with the receiver.
The bolt stop issue is concerning.
Personally, I'd take Chris up on his warranty offer and not try to correct the issue. It "could be" an incorrectable flaw and proper guaging to find and relieve the issue would involve full inspection on bolt, barrel and receiver.
Sounds like a headache to me![]()
Yeah I know! I'm just a little shy that's all. My other m14 devastates brass and I can't reload for it or with the brass from it. This rifle, the brass goes perfectly back into the case gauge and isn't stretched. It might be that I'm reading too much into it. The mechanic in me wants to fix the rifle rather than warranty it. I have to think about it for a while more, but I still have the original box and CanAm's address!