54R Bren Issues

[djandj]

Thanks guys. I do want to get the rifle set up correctly first before I blame the ammo. IF it is firing out of battery or whatnot, using weaker brass casing than the steel will not help. Steel is WAY stronger than brass. If I am relying on unsupported brass to contain a .30 explosion, I'm nuts.

As for the shoulder, seems like most folks agree machining is necessary if I can't find one the right length. (and not having much luck so far) I don't have the necessary equip. and experience. But I will be happy to ship the shoulder and compensation to those who do (and can do it rather expeditiously).

Any volunteers?... Any conscripts?

Thanks,

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[WallyG.]

It will not be a sure thing... but I'd contact Mark Graham.. of Arizona Response Systems... he's a really good guy and one heck of a fine gunsmith... I know he has the shop and know how to do this work... but a semi Bren is not his normal subject matter. He is highly regarded as an AK and FAL builder and the FAL uses a locking shoulder for CHS... so I'm confident of his ability. He might want to read this thread to get some context of what you are up against and the expert commentary provided on the possible solutions.

[Joe H]

As for the shoulder, seems like most folks agree machining is necessary if I can't find one the right length. (and not having much luck so far) I don't have the necessary equip. and experience. But I will be happy to ship the shoulder and compensation to those who do (and can do it rather expeditiously).

Any volunteers?... Any conscripts?

Thanks,

Djandj,

Just do it yourself with a stone or emery paper and a flat surface. Yes it is a bit tedious the first time. Easily less than an hour and as Peter said easier as you get the hang of it and its pretty difficult to screw up by doing it by hand.


Joe