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Hoosier
11-18-2009, 19:29
My rifle has never run clean, I suspect it's due to ammo.

Is there any way to buy like a variety pack of ammo? 10 rounds from a bunch of different brands/grains to find what runs well? I have a feeling as I ask this it's a stupid question and I should just go buy a bunch of small boxes of ammo from Cheaper than Dirty.

The problem is the gun will not cycle completly.. the bolt comes back, ejects the spent casing, but doesn't go far enough back to pick up the next round. As the bolt closes it can put a dent or scrape into the round that is sitting on the top of the magazine.

I have cleaned the gas tube, and made sure the three washers were not lined up in the BCG.
esaabye
11-18-2009, 20:05
I had this problem and it was a dirty ejector with a weak spring. I ordered the Extractor Spring upgrade and never had a problem after...

http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Extractor-Spring-Uprade-Kit-p/bcm%20extractor%20spring%20upgrade.htm (http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-Extractor-Spring-Uprade-Kit-p/bcm%20extractor%20spring%20upgrade.htm)

I did find that a good strip and clean of the extractor did help so I knew I was on the right track before I ordered.

My 2 cents...
Irving
11-18-2009, 23:01
Read the thread on here about Cheaper Than Dirt before you buy from them.

Also, I like your idea about a grab bag of ammo. I used to go to this liquor store in Aurora that would put a six pack of mixed beers in a brown paper sack and staple it up so you couldn't peak. It was awesome and I'd buy it all the time.
Hoosier
11-19-2009, 10:41
Sturtle when I lived in Indianapolis, there was a bar in the bad section of town, walking distance from my apt; the owners knew me and would let myself and my friend come back behind the bullet proof glass, pick up a six pack, and mix and match any combination we wanted.

I'll have to look for that thread about CTD, I just ordered some stuff from them a few weeks ago.

H.
BigBear
11-20-2009, 14:06
Uh oh... where is the thread about CTD? I have ordered stuff from them A LOT and never had any complaints. Never ordered ammo, but tons of hardware.