You should still due a chamber cast. I would also look at the bolt very closely for any defects. marks inside the chamber like scratches, nicks etc.
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You should still due a chamber cast. I would also look at the bolt very closely for any defects. marks inside the chamber like scratches, nicks etc.
why not just check headspace?
remove the cocking assembly, and check it.
most likely your bolt is worn, a new bolt may cure the issue.
unless it has set back, then it is toast.
150 grain bullets are much nicer on old rifles....
It sounds like your issue is in the bolt shroud cocking piece sear area. If the bolt is rotating no problem it's not a bolt lug or setback issue because then it would need a tap to raise the bolt handle. Have you had it out of the stock and cleaned and lubricated everything underneath? Your sear could be sticking up and putting pressure on the cocking piece. Completely clean the bolt raceway especially in the bolt shroud area. Remove the firing mechanism from the bolt disassemble clean and oil it. Also check the sear spring for petrified crud keeping the sear from pushing down all the way. - Bill
That is exactly what I planned to do this weekend. Take it all the way down and clean completely.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldfoneguy
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No splits, bulges or cracks.Quote:
Originally Posted by mmppres
I'm far from an expert. But, shouldn't there be just a touch of freespace? I would think that bullet would need to move forward slightly before engaging the rifling. Otherwise, pressure is going to be high. That would not fully explain the OP's issues, but it did cause me to question that. Maybe the 180 grain bullet, being longer than the 150 gr. the rifle was designed for, could be contributing to the problem?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxson50
What you are seeing is sticky extraction.
That indicates too much pressure usually. As these are commercial loads, that seems very unlikely.
Too much head space just means it will fire form (if it fires, as its a control round feed the extractor will hold the case in place so likely it will shoot)
It sounds like the chamber is gummed up or has issues (though issues should show in the brass was wrinkles)
The 1917 was never a SAMI approved chamber dimensionaly, nor was SAMI around then. They tend to almost off the reject gauge head space. These are battle rifles intended to function under the worst conditions in combat.
At worst it fire forms but it does not affect extraction. Often cleaning the gun does not clean the chamber. A MOP and I would suggest a good cleaner like Carbon Killer 2000.