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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Century help please R1A1

Posted: 3/26/2006 6:18:24 PM EDT

I know it's been asked before but here goes. My wife got me one of the new century R1A1's a while back and today was it's first trip out. I was shooting the surplus SA battle packs. I set the gas system till it would lock the bolt back then went 2 more clicks with a final setting of 4.5. It seemed to do fine then started having trouble feeding, it done this at least once every magazine. Accuracy was pretty good though. I like the rifle and since the misses got it for me I will keep it but I would appreciate any help in fixing the feeding problem.

Posted: 3/26/2006 6:57:50 PM EDT

[#1]

Define "trouble feeding"; the bolt won't strip the round out of the mag completely? If so maybe the return springs are worn out.

Posted: 3/26/2006 7:11:57 PM EDT

[#2]

It seems like the bolt isnt catching the base of the round and then it hangs half way up the case. It doesnt do it every time any ideas?

Posted: 3/26/2006 7:14:13 PM EDT

[#3]

Does it do this with all your mags? Worn out magazine spring?

Posted: 3/26/2006 7:44:54 PM EDT

[#4]

It done it with 2 mags and I was thinking the same thing I am gonna pick up some new ones at Knob Creek.

Posted: 3/27/2006 1:26:57 AM EDT

[#5]

The worst part of my R1A1 purchase was the magazines. I had 2 that did exactly what you describe. I purchased some new mags and all my problems went away.

Good luck.

Posted: 3/27/2006 5:00:08 AM EDT

[#6]

magazine springs are $2 each from DSA.

Posted: 3/31/2006 1:48:59 PM EDT

[#7]

I also just purchased a Century Sporter. out of 5 mags, the oldest & most worn mag wouldnt always feed. the rest all fed every round. For an inexpensive rifle i am overall very happy with it. at 100yds it shoots 1-2" with the occ 3-4" groups, off the bench, gas port on 5 the shells were ejected 10-12ft. The finish isnt that great so I sent it off to be Duracoated, AM Tigerstripe OD green & Black.

Posted: 3/31/2006 7:08:27 PM EDT

[#8]

I am happy with mine. I agree the finish could be better but I have seen alot worse. I am gonna pick up some mags at Knob Creek next weekend and see if mine will function better.

Posted: 4/1/2006 1:00:47 AM EDT

[#9]

It's a Century....did you acctually expect it to fire?

Hope you get her running and good luck!

Posted: 4/1/2006 11:13:54 AM EDT

[#10]

I think you've got the right idea with the mags. Either replace mags entirely, or just springs. And yes, you can get Centurys that run correctly. I have an inch pattern one that is great. I need to get my mag springs replaced, but then it should run perfectly. DSA has them at $2 each, or if you buy some (don't remember exactly how many you need) they are $1 each.

Posted: 4/3/2006 6:01:51 AM EDT

[#11]

Try the new mag first - also if you have an "inch" CAI then you may want to go to a higher gas setting - 4 ish is lower than the typical CAI likes in my experience.

Posted: 4/3/2006 6:31:24 AM EDT

[#12]

I have quite a few of the DSA $5 used mags, but haven't had any problems with the bunch. They may have some scratches and finish wear, but for $5 they are a great deal. DSA should have them at KCR.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Century help please R1A1

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