Troy102 owners thread

Just tried mine for the first time today. Not particularly impressed with the accuracy. I was getting 4-inch groups at 100 yards, and after about 50 rounds it started jamming. First I would pull the trigger, I would hear the hammer strike but nothing would happen. When I pulled the bullet out there was no strike on the primer. This happened three times in a row, so I opened up the rifle to look at the bolt. (By the way, just to add my two cents to the takedown pins discussion, on mine the rear pin is easy enough to move but you first have to push it with something; the front pin can only be moved with a mallet.)

The firing pin was completely recessed, and I’m guessing it wasn’t going all the way to the cartridge. So I shook it around a bit, reassembled the BCG and resumed shooting. I was able to get about five shots before I heard “click” again. And that’s when the jamming started. I had to bang the charging handle on the side of the table to get the cartridge to eject. From that point on I was only able to get two or three shots before the above scenario repeated itself. It wasn’t a particularly nice day at the range, weather wise, so I was getting pissed off and decided to call it a day. I only got to shoot half the ammo I had brought.

It’s too bad because I was really excited when I bought this gun. But my first experience with it left a lot to be desired.
 
winchester1852 said:
What are you guys using for scope/mount combos , I want to find a a one piece just don't know what brand to go with
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I used medium-sized rings because I wanted the scope to be as close to the rail as possible, but in retrospect it looks like this was a mistake. The end of the scope is right above the charging handle, which makes it impossible to pull the handle one-handed. Definitely get a one-piece.
 
christos808 said:
Just tried mine for the first time today. Not particularly impressed with the accuracy. I was getting 4-inch groups at 100 yards, and after about 50 rounds it started jamming. First I would pull the trigger, I would hear the hammer strike but nothing would happen. When I pulled the bullet out there was no strike on the primer. This happened three times in a row, so I opened up the rifle to look at the bolt. (By the way, just to add my two cents to the takedown pins discussion, on mine the rear pin is easy enough to move but you first have to push it with something; the front pin can only be moved with a mallet.)

The firing pin was completely recessed, and I’m guessing it wasn’t going all the way to the cartridge. So I shook it around a bit, reassembled the BCG and resumed shooting. I was able to get about five shots before I heard “click” again. And that’s when the jamming started. I had to bang the charging handle on the side of the table to get the cartridge to eject. From that point on I was only able to get two or three shots before the above scenario repeated itself. It wasn’t a particularly nice day at the range, weather wise, so I was getting pissed off and decided to call it a day. I only got to shoot half the ammo I had brought.

It’s too bad because I was really excited when I bought this gun. But my first experience with it left a lot to be desired.
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Seems like some people have this issue and some dont.
 
I have about 20 rounds through mine. Started with Federal Tactical 165g. It would go bang every time and ejected every casing but the bolt would not pick up the next round to chamber. This was with both the factory mag and a xcr mag. I had to cycle the action between each shot. Also it was deforming the soft point as some other people noted when chambering. It would flatten them out. Switched to Federal sierra match 168g bthp and the fail to chamber improved to about 50/50 and then I had three successful in a row before I stopped. Maybe it needs to break in? Since then I have changed the stock to a A2 fixed which needed a new buffer and spring so I will see if that changes things.
 
That's a short-stroking problem. Bolt doesn't cycle enough to reach the rear of the magazine. Not enough gas or too much friction. Heavier bullets could help.

On a new rifle it can be good to cycle it by hand a hundred times to debur and smoothen the action. Make sure there's no grease in the action and lube with a bit of light oil.

Changing the buffer and spring may change the cycling for the better or worse. A little break-in period is what it needs most.

After 2-300 rounds it should run fine. Otherwise you could consider an adjustable gas block or lighter buffer/BCG.
 
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200250126 said:
I have about 20 rounds through mine. Started with Federal Tactical 165g. It would go bang every time and ejected every casing but the bolt would not pick up the next round to chamber. This was with both the factory mag and a xcr mag. I had to cycle the action between each shot. Also it was deforming the soft point as some other people noted when chambering. It would flatten them out. Switched to Federal sierra match 168g bthp and the fail to chamber improved to about 50/50 and then I had three successful in a row before I stopped. Maybe it needs to break in? Since then I have changed the stock to a A2 fixed which needed a new buffer and spring so I will see if that changes things.
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Check your gas block first
 
I was planning to head out today to do some shooting. Unfortunately my kid got sick so that was cancelled. But in my prepp I noticed something that I havent yet and that is how rough the exterior machining is when compared to my ar15 aero lower. I assume everyone's is the same? Must have been a rush job on these
 
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