robben77 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Hi, would anyone know why my sx3 has started jamming but only when the third cartridge cycles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 what cartridges are you using. the mag tube could need cleaning spry wd40 down it whilst pushing the stopper in and out untill it runs clear then spary a bit of legida down whilst the stopper is shoved to the bottom of the mag tube. got told how to remove the mag tube but cant remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Good clean everything trigger group gas ports piston and mag tube inside and out a little tip for mag tube outside and piston is to spit on a match and rub on it takes all the carbon off Rgds scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robben77 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Cheers fellas,reckon it could be inside if the mag tube being dirty, it jammed with three different types of cart which all previous had been fine so don't think it's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Cheers fellas,reckon it could be inside if the mag tube being dirty, it jammed with three different types of cart which all previous had been fine so don't think it's that. as said strip completly and give a good clean. mine is stripped and cleaned every out due to saltwater and performs well with everything i throw at it appart from 36g barnargi cartridges due to jamming in the chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sx3 clay breaker Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Only other thing I could think of is a weak or broken mag spring so when it get to last shot there's hardly any pressure to push carts up rgds scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dav3p Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 a mate has got a sx3 and mag tube seems to be rusting on the inside . we looked at taking the end of it to give it a clean as per the manual but it seems to have been crimped on any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 a mate has got a sx3 and mag tube seems to be rusting on the inside . we looked at taking the end of it to give it a clean as per the manual but it seems to have been crimped on any ideas It does come off but cant remember how i got told to do it. Spray wd40 down it pushing the stopper in and out untill clear then lube with some good oil spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyotemaster Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Check and see that your piston spring is not broken--it is not uncommon w/ SX3 Browning Silver/Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 spring in the mag getting weak or not strong enough or dirt in same place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Early SX3 had a coated steel tube, most were changed under warranty- is it one of these? the later ones are bright polished s/s. To clean you mag tube do not add any oils etc just yet. Strip the gun and remove the trigger group and shell lifter (its easy and comes out as a single unit). Now clean the inside of the tube well (I use a std 12 g wool mop). Now I should use the smallest amount of a light oil or better still a bit of silicone lube as the end of the feed spring is plastic and so are the main part of the shells. The next area you should attend to is the mag release, which is no more accessible after removing the trigger group / shell lifter. Clean it well with fluid and a toothbrush. Now the gas piston, soak it 24 hrs in meths and clean it up with rag and toothbrush, the outside of the mag tube will have some carbon on it remove this also a little fluid and a green sponge works well. The gas ports from the barrel should also be poked through and cleaned also the ID of the barrel to mag tube connector. Lube all these bits with a tiny amount of light oil wiped on. - Now while you at it pull the bolt out and clean it But more importantly all the action body, pay special attention to the grooves the bolt runs in. Clean all the crud off the trigger group, lightly lube and put it all back together. If you didn't find anything then there is a chance of a weak spring - or its shell choice If it only Jambs on the last fed shell I am 90% sure its crud or corrosion in the mag tube though as this builds and gets pushed to the very end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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