NO4 Mk1 problem?

[Danktreebranch]

About 1 month ago I got my No4 mk1.I was so exited this was my first experience with any Enfield Rifle (besides the m1917 but that is not a enfield). When i first got it i inspected it and it was awesome it is a savage made in 1942 with no star.When i went to go shoot it i loaded it with stripper clips no problem, I shot it no problem but when I went to extract it was very hard to extract. Chambering a round was as smooth as butter but extraction is real rough. I compared it to my Norwegian rework K98K in 30-06 and it was so easy to extract in comparison.Keep in mind this is only with a live round or a spent cartridge.The gun without a cartridge is very smooth on extraction. Any suggestions of what the problem might be? if you need me to clarify on anything or send pictures just ask.Anything will help thanks.

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[Paul S.]

When you say 'live round', do you mean one that has been chambered but not fired?

Can you post a picture of a fired case?

[browningautorifle]

Is there a pitted or crud filled chamber? Could just be an accumulation of dried grease and maybe surface rust...

[mrclark303]

Is there a pitted or crud filled chamber? Could just be an accumulation of dried grease and maybe surface rust...

As Jim said, cosmoline goes granite hard, you may have a few old deposits in the chamber.

Give it a 'really' good clean and try chambering a drill round or spent case to see if there are any consistent marks on the case.

[Peter Laidler]

The FIRST question is this. How hard is it to lift the bolt. If it is hard then that is primary extraction and is so, it is without doubt a chamber problem.

[Danktreebranch]

When you say 'live round', do you mean one that has been chambered but not fired?

Can you post a picture of a fired case?

Im sorry i cant post a picture of a fired case but in comparison to an unprimed brass case it looks normal there are no major scratches or bulges that are abnormal.Yes when i refer to a "live round" I do mean one that has been chambered but not fired.

[Roy W]

Im sorry i cant post a picture of a fired case but in comparison to an unprimed brass case it looks normal there are no major scratches or bulges that are abnormal.Yes when i refer to a "live round" I do mean one that has been chambered but not fired.

Factory Ammo or reloads?

Reloads - Neck sized or F/L sized?

[Danktreebranch]

I think you guys might be right.After clambering a dummy i noticed there were scratches on the bullet and the case.Also the problem only occurs when there is a cartridge so that would make sense. Originaly thought the extractor became "sharp" and it was pushing the cartridge on the other side of the chamber. Thank you

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Factory Ammo or reloads?

Reloads - Neck sized or F/L sized?

I have shot reloads,factory and surplus. The reloads are good.

[Alan de Enfield]

I think you guys might be right.After clambering a dummy i noticed there were scratches on the bullet and the case.Also the problem only occurs when there is a cartridge so that would make sense. Originaly thought the extractor became "sharp" and it was pushing the cartridge on the other side of the chamber. Thank you

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I have shot reloads,factory and surplus. The reloads are good.

"The reloads are good"

Does that mean you don't have the problem with them ?

[Danktreebranch]

"The reloads are good"

Does that mean you don't have the problem with them ?

Yes, I don't have a problem and they function the same as normal factory loads or surplus.I don't plan to shoot many hand loads through my Enfield. I like to handload for my Ross MkIII.