Need help

spec.4

August 09, 2002 16:53

I bought a Mosin Nagant rifle at the last gun show and some surplus ammo. Chambering the cartridge was difficult and required a sharp thump with my hand to close the bolt. Someone told me they thought it may be the ammo which was Albanian, and had a history of being hard to chamber. I ordered some Norma brass and while waiting for that to come I removed the bolt and tried to put the cartridge head into the bolt head under the extractor. Difficult. When forced in, it was too tight to turn with the fingers. I took a couple cartridges and milled 1-2 millimeters from around the rim. Worked fine. Bolt closed easily, no signs of excessive headspace on the case after firing. Meantime the Norma brass arived; same problem I had with the Albanian. I'm convinced that it is the extractor extending too far into the bolt head recess. Is there any way I can grind a little off the extractor or am I going to cause more headaches when I start this? I can just continue to remove brass from the rims, but this is just a band-aid. From some of the sites I have monitored, others are having this problem. Any ideas??

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  spec.4

  August 09, 2002 16:53

  OK guys and gals I need help on this one. I am looking for a wooden stock for a p14 enfield. Any ideas would be welcomed

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  poopah

  August 09, 2002 17:27

  Robert,If you have a copy of SG news or Gun List it wil probably have one of their ads if not,Springfield Sporters,inc.724-254-2626.No web site listed.Good Luck,Roger(poopah)

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  spec.4

  August 10, 2002 08:15

  THANKS, I will check them out.
  
  spec.4
  
  Don't fear the night, fear what hunts at night. ME!!

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  nam barney

  August 11, 2002 18:40

  I've visited Springfield Sporters on many ocassions. Bought my very first milsurp there; a spiffy 7MM 95 Chilean Mauser for 100.00; and a dozen or so rifles since. It never fails to give me a rush when I enter their showroom. These folks are way back in the sticks and somewhat behind times. But nicer people you will never meet. They will send you a catalog upon request. But you must do it by phone or USPS. Its like a trip back in time going there. I'm surprised they have a phone.
  
  Raymond Kreiger

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