The Mighty Prawn Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hi folks ive got a howa bravo in .223 and put a few hundred through it from new. I have a problem with the last round in the magazine, the bolt pushes the round forwards as if to load, but then the bolt slips over the top of the round and fouls against the side of the case. The first time it put a good sized ding in the brass so I scrapped that round and am now super cautious but it is happening every time. Tried several different brands and various bolt speeds but it is totally consistent. I can’t see where the problem is coming but would guess it has to be the follower as all other rounds load fine so the last one sitting badly must be the cause? i don’t know if fettling or shimming the follower might work but does anyone have thoughts or ideas to try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impala59 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Sorry not familiar with your particular rifle but in the past had similar.223 experience. That was caused by a combination of a weak mag spring ( eliminate by putting a piece of wood or similar between the mag base and spring) secondly, my follower (zigzag stack type)was rough and the last round was dragging when picked up, cured by polishing with t cut. hope that’s of some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted February 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 worth a try - I did wonder if spring might be too tight or too loose but too loose would explain why the bolt is able to slip over the round - I might try sitting something on the follower to add some more tension in the spring thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Have you tried using the floor plate mag ? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted February 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 I haven't, that said I'm not sure with the Bravo magazine whether the floor plate still fits - i'll have a try and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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