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3/25/2025 11:36:05 AM EDT
Hi.  At the range this weekend and I noticed that on most clips the rifle would fail to feed the second and third shots then function fine at that point.   Lack of lubrication?  Something bent?
Fighting for underscores everywhere.
3/25/2025 12:04:04 PM EDT
[#1]
Ammo used?

Lubriplate was the issued lube for a light coat on the bolt lugs and operating rod channel. Any light grease, using a light coat, should work. Lubriplate engine assemble lube is what I use nowadays.

Replacing your operating rod spring may help if lube doesn't.
3/25/2025 12:13:18 PM EDT
[#2]
There's a number of possible reasons for that rather than listing all the possibilities, this thread in the cmp forums gives some potential causes.      failure to strip rounds
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3/31/2025 12:35:22 PM EDT
[#3]
Thanks.  I need to strip it and make sure it’s lubed properly and look for obvious issues.
Fighting for underscores everywhere.
3/31/2025 1:16:44 PM EDT
[#4]
How are the clips?

I've got some that are old with very worn finish and a few that look straight out of the parkerizing tank. Those are the ones most likely to cause troubles. Too much friction between the clip and shell case.
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4/1/2025 10:22:44 AM EDT
[#5]
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Originally Posted By Bumblebee_Bob:
How are the clips?

I've got some that are old with very worn finish and a few that look straight out of the parkerizing tank. Those are the ones most likely to cause troubles. Too much friction between the clip and shell case.
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they look okay.  I’ve had the same clips since I bought this 10 years ago.  After I get it stripped and cleaned I’ll take it, and all the clips I have, and see if it’s limited to any particular clips.
Fighting for underscores everywhere.
4/1/2025 4:29:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tsg68][Edited] [#6]
Is the follower and slide functioning correctly? Enough pressure on the rounds to advance them to the bolt? Is the bolt overriding the cartridges?

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