Finally got myself a Mosin...

[Rusty_Old_F250]

I did have one problem though, the rounds like to stick in the chamber. Once they’re free I noticed a small shiny spot on the case, about 1/8-3/16 inch past the rim. And if I try and rechamber a spent case it will gouge the casing in that same spot and will prevent the bolt from locking. I think there’s a burr in the chamber, but I figured I should consult the experts before I get in there with a file. Anyone experienced anything like this with a mosin before?

Sam

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[ma96782]

No file.

Yes, I've had that problem too. Shiny spot, looks like a gouge on the cases just above the rim. I had trouble opening the bolt. There were times when I had to use a 2x4 to slap that bolt handle open.

How I solved it......

I just got an old cleaning rod section and screwed on one of those plastic tips that looks like the eye of a needle. Insert a strip of sandpaper through the eye. Start with whatever grit you feel comfortable with. I started at 320 and got finer as the process progressed. If you don't want to go with sandpaper.....you could use a section of shotgun rod and a 20 ga. bore brush w/ a bit of JB bore non-embedding compound on it. Chuck it up in your portable elec. drill and run it in and out of the chamber a couple of times. Check your work frequently. There is probably a YouTube video of the process. Search words: "Mosin Nagant sticky bolt"

I also had a problem with fired cases not being able to go back into the chamber. I figured that steel cased ammo is only meant to be fired once and the steel cases at that point are trash. So, forgetabouit. There is no need to fret over the fired cases not being able to go back into the chamber.

Good luck.

Aloha, Mark