garyb Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I've got an old Parker Hale 1200, which is based on the much loved Mauser 98 action, which obviously features a controlled feed. Every now and then, the claw fails to correctly engage the rim of the cartridge (308Win) and therefore simply pushes the round past the bolt face and into the chamber - meaning you can't close the bolt behind it! This is going to cause an issue in the field - as a cleaning rod is needed to push the round back out. I'd like to either fix the issue, or modify the gun into a simple push feed if I can. Does anyone know if a modification such as this exists? or if there is an easy way to modify the bolt to aid the controlled feeding ? GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem223 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Is it possible that the magazine feed lips need a bit of adjustment? It sounds like the magazine is releasing the cartridge too easily allowing the cartridge head to be pushed by the extractor rather than the bolt face. I would try bending the feed lips in slightly to see if this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 have the bullets been fired before in that gun? if not the reason they need a cleaning rod may solve itself once they've been fireformed to your chamber. As for stopping it happen the above seems possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hiya I have a K98 and know what you're on about.You dont need to push the round out from the barrel if it hasnt engaged-just push the bolt a bit harder.You'll feel a little bit of resistance,but the brass will make contact with the bolt face and will eject afterwards. What sort of bolt face and extractor claw does your Parker Hale have? Is it like my Mausers where its a large claw? The only time mine does it is if someone else has a go and inserts a round into the chamber rather than magazine.You can do that with most others service rifles,but not Mausers as they need to collect their rounds from magazine. ps.Dont laugh at the state of my bolt-its 66 years old so deserves to have a few wrinkles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattslaptop247 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I had a Lee Enfield no4 mkII a bit like that. I changed the extractor claw and the v spring, only cost about 99p off fleabay, job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted September 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Turns out it would well be the floor plate spring, I've taken it out and given it a good stretch... Will keep an eye on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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