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I've got like four 'chargers' to my name and can only find two. I just went out and tried loading techniques(just charger loading practice not shooting)....did try swapping the No.5 and No.4 mag box around.
Discovered that Rem/UMC 174gr ball will NOT self rectify itself with a whack on the bolt handle as in the video. Simply pushing down on the cartridge stack does nothing to cure rim-loc in my rifles with Rem ammo.
I think my RFI No.4 rifle's mag is well used and fresh painted! It's spring is noticeably weaker than the mag that came with my No.5 BSA.
Loading the cartridges wrong ///// will load the Jungle carbine(with own mag)
...but not worth a hoot in the No.4 with it's own mag.
Going to try swapping the mags and try the ///// rim stagger thing on the No.4 with No.5 mag next. The spring/follower assembly may need replaced in the No.4 magazine.
Actually I may drag my No.1 Mk.III out and see of I can discover why it works fine compared to it's sisters!
Awsome advice so far Thanx
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Never had a rim lock in competition shooting. Using chargers too.
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Practiced(expermented) some more at charger loading. Yes...I can now load the No.5 by charger with near perfect success using CINDERS advice of staggering the rounds ///// ....reminds me of a clip of 8x56R ready to stuff in a Steyr carbine!
The RFI No.4 can be loaded the ///// method too with way better success than a regular loaded charger...still iffy though. ![Mad Smile](images/smilies/mad_smile.gif)
I tried to fob loading the No.1 and it's hard to do....I tried to rim-loc it and the old SSA won't....it works like the guy's No.4 in the video...just won't rim-loc...loads/feeds awsome
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![Quote](images/tacticalgamer/misc/quote_icon.png)
Originally Posted by
Strangely Brown
That would be Mike Burns; interesting...
Good grief, SB, I thought Mike was just 'Bloke,' as his mate is The Chap! Aaaawww, this finding out stuff isn't always that great. Bit like the Easter Bunny and Santa... ![Stick Out Tongue](images/smilies/tongue.gif)
He is a pretty fine shot, many of his vids are made on his various competition visits across Europe. He can't be a dud if he spends that much time and money in training for them. An easy to follow teacher, too. Much credibility as he does often state his limitations in knowledge. A rare and admirable quality.
Trying to save Service history, one rifle at a time...
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"If you get at and work until your hands are sore a few times you'll get it down. All of it... Then do it when you go to the range just to keep practice." browningautorifle![icon](autolinker/images/link6.gif)
That is the secret practice practice then more practice I have 10 dummy rounds I made up no powder or primer and a good heavy neck crimp and use those when a comp is coming up a few nights prior to the event with the rifles I will be using.
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That constant use also breaks in your clips...wears the finish inside.
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That constant use also breaks in your chargers...wears the finish inside.
Small amendment.
Sorry - CDO (Its like OCD but better as all the letters are in alphabetical order)
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
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polish the inside of the chargers there could be a bit of rust or crud not letting the brass slide easily
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For competition, I like the ///// method. I rarely ever have any problems. I think the secret to the _-_-_ method is to push the cartridges as far down into the magazine as your thumb will go and the should self align.
I'll stick with the ///// method.
Walter
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Chargers
I have several chargers that were chrome plated at Rolls Royce Cars and they work beautifully even better than those that have been polished. Perfect for the mad minute!
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