I don't think this guy was quite that dumb, but maybe... in any case, I get the same issue now as in these photos of his, and I'm definitely loading 6.5x55 Swedishicon, according to ammo box and headstamp.

So at this point, what would you guys recommend I do? Start by buying a replacement mag spring, and then start looking to do some light sanding if that doesn't fix the issue? I think I might be able to source a mag spring or two from a friend who works at a gun shop over on the west coast.

Quote Originally Posted by vintage hunter View Post
Does anyone else think the cartridges in the pictures look to be something other that 6.5x55? The pics are'nt the best quality but the cartridges look an awful lot like 6.5 Remington Magnum to me. Maybe the wrong cartridges were loaded in the magazine and some damage occured when the previous owner attempted to force the bolt closed? Maybe just my eyes and bad pics playing tricks..