meadowmuffin3
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- In the Dog House mostly
I have a New Haven 250C semi-auto that is giving me problems. It stove pipes too much. I have tried several brands and types of .22 ammo but the results don't show appreciable difference among those I have tried.
I had the firearm "fixed" a few decades ago and think that was when I the problem arose. One observation is that the "cap" at butt end of the barrel does not fully screw in. I cannot easily get the breach to remain open by pulling back the cocking lever and pushing it into the opening. I think the problem has to do with one of the following or a combination of them:
1. the main spring may have been changed and is too long or too strong for the firearm.
2. the secondary spring may be incorrect;
3. the ejector needs replacing;
I have tried to order the three parts noted above but can't get them from a U.S. supplier because they will not ship to Canada.
I am somewhat reluctant to take it to a gunsmith to have it repaired since the cost to fix the rifle may approach or exceed its value. I have been delaying the purchase of a new .22 because;
1. If I can't fix my 250C, I would likely buy a 10/22 given its excellent reputation and I want a semi auto;
2. If I can fix my 250C, then I would buy a Henry lever action but which one;
a. the regular .22 or
b. the .22 magnum?
I would sincerely appreciate comments on the above. Please don't suggest that I buy all three new versions - the war dept would kill me!
I had the firearm "fixed" a few decades ago and think that was when I the problem arose. One observation is that the "cap" at butt end of the barrel does not fully screw in. I cannot easily get the breach to remain open by pulling back the cocking lever and pushing it into the opening. I think the problem has to do with one of the following or a combination of them:
1. the main spring may have been changed and is too long or too strong for the firearm.
2. the secondary spring may be incorrect;
3. the ejector needs replacing;
I have tried to order the three parts noted above but can't get them from a U.S. supplier because they will not ship to Canada.
I am somewhat reluctant to take it to a gunsmith to have it repaired since the cost to fix the rifle may approach or exceed its value. I have been delaying the purchase of a new .22 because;
1. If I can't fix my 250C, I would likely buy a 10/22 given its excellent reputation and I want a semi auto;
2. If I can fix my 250C, then I would buy a Henry lever action but which one;
a. the regular .22 or
b. the .22 magnum?
I would sincerely appreciate comments on the above. Please don't suggest that I buy all three new versions - the war dept would kill me!
