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<blockquote data-quote="Catt57" data-source="post: 2713150" data-attributes="member: 34578"><p>If it's an extraction issue be sure to look and not only the extractors (those can get really worn) but also the indents that they go into on both sides of the chamber. If the indents are full of grit and gunk the extractors cannot flex properly to latch onto the rim of the cartridge.</p><p></p><p>Honestly tho, the #1 issue I have come across on not only my own rifles but those of others is that is that they are just plain dirty (even filthy at times). A good thorough cleaning of the bolt (paying attention to the firing pin channel), bolt face (getting gunk out from under the extractor teeth), firing pin, hammer and springs, end cap (you'd be surprised at the gunk that can be in there and it will affect your bolt travel), lifter assembly, chamber (pay attention the indents on either side next to the throat), and receiver, often do wonders for the functionality of these old rifles.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and don't over oil the bolt. Just a drop or 2 of oil wiped on the whole assembly works well for me. To much oil and it will get dirty in a hurry.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Catt57, post: 2713150, member: 34578"] If it's an extraction issue be sure to look and not only the extractors (those can get really worn) but also the indents that they go into on both sides of the chamber. If the indents are full of grit and gunk the extractors cannot flex properly to latch onto the rim of the cartridge. Honestly tho, the #1 issue I have come across on not only my own rifles but those of others is that is that they are just plain dirty (even filthy at times). A good thorough cleaning of the bolt (paying attention to the firing pin channel), bolt face (getting gunk out from under the extractor teeth), firing pin, hammer and springs, end cap (you'd be surprised at the gunk that can be in there and it will affect your bolt travel), lifter assembly, chamber (pay attention the indents on either side next to the throat), and receiver, often do wonders for the functionality of these old rifles. Oh, and don't over oil the bolt. Just a drop or 2 of oil wiped on the whole assembly works well for me. To much oil and it will get dirty in a hurry. [/QUOTE]
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