Bonus find at the range today.

[Sentryduty]

Inglis High Powers generally have 70 year old springs

We had some NIB warstock pieces overseas, that the gun plumbers went over before issue, they seemed to suffer the same FTFeed issues as the jalopy peacetime units. Everyone blamed the magazines, but new production magazines out of the wrapper did nothing to cure the issues.

[browningautorifle]

labelled differently for SMG vs Pistol Only,

That was a different lot of ammo with increased power for the SMGs but still it was used on the pistols to some extent. D H had the pistol team for a bit, he'd know. Our Hi-Powers were fine when I was young, they're hard used now. No idea how many rounds have been through some of them.

[enfield303t]

.556 would imply an INCH measurement. Do you mean 5.56mm?

Yes. My bad!

[enfield303t]

Norc brass is of questionable specs so I never use it at all. The rims aren't all the same and if you get the ammo the loads are variable too. The distorted rims would be from the high opening velocity and the rim being yanked by the extractor, maybe the brass is a bit soft. Anyway, no matter it goes to salvage. I'll keep only commercial and good standard brass.

Jim, have had decent luck with the Norc brass and the variance in case weight sure shows the lack of consistency in production. We are currently shooting Norc brass reloaded three times and now throwing it away as we are getting case separation on some. Considering how inexpensive it was am more than happy with the durability. Will head to the LGS tomorrow hoping to find some good 72 or 75 grain .224 bullets for the Colt Commando my son has coming. Interesting thing about the new gun it apparently is the first M4 marked 11 inch barreled ever brought into Canada so had to get a new FRT from the rcmp. It was originally imported under the wrong FRT as a Commando is FA and of course and a no no here. If you want will post some pictures on a new thread when it arrives.

As mentioned will use the IVI for the SP1 and the Commando, both deserve good quality brass.

[browningautorifle]

Of course we want a comprehensive on it... Picture heavy to say the least. Then the targets...

I quit shooting and using Norc brass some time back but still find the odd loaded one when I shoot. I use them and salvage the brass as I have scads of better stuff. It's not dangerous but I just don't like it. When it comes to me once fired, I salvage it...I have lots.

[enfield303t]

Of course we want a comprehensive on it... Picture heavy to say the least. Then the targets...

I quit shooting and using Norc brass some time back but still find the odd loaded one when I shoot. I use them and salvage the brass as I have scads of better stuff. It's not dangerous but I just don't like it. When it comes to me once fired, I salvage it...I have lots.

It arrived, it is a beauty and a rare gun in Canada.At one time believe to be less than 25 in Canada. Marked LE serial number, no import marks and tight fit on everything. The mags are borderline and fit far too tight. Lots of P mags so Colt mags have a "pinning" issue by the look of it. Will post in the pictures in the AR forum in the next couple of days.

[Sentryduty]

so Colt mags have a "pinning" issue by the look of it. Will post in the pictures in the AR forum in the next couple of days.

I have encountered this as well from time to time, and simply dress down the head of the rivet until it no longer interferes with seating of the magazine. If the rivet used is made of steel it can be polished smooth and darkened with a dab of cold blue for a nice finished look.

Sometimes importers get over zealous with magazine limiting to the point of hurting proper function, I have a number of excellent quality 15 round M1 carbine magazines that have been pinned too tight to allow the loaded magazine to seat on a closed bolt. I am still pondering how I am going to fix that without making a dog's breakfast of it.

[enfield303t]

I have encountered this as well from time to time, and simply dress down the head of the rivet until it no longer interferes with seating of the magazine. If the rivet used is made of steel it can be polished smooth and darkened with a dab of cold blue for a nice finished look.

Sometimes importers get over zealous with magazine limiting to the point of hurting proper function, I have a number of excellent quality 15 round M1 carbine magazines that have been pinned too tight to allow the loaded magazine to seat on a closed bolt. I am still pondering how I am going to fix that without making a dog's breakfast of it.

Will dress down the pin, appears that is the issue.

Thanks Darren