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Posted: 9/19/2005 7:02:14 AM EDT
| Just shot my Bushmaster .308 for breakin. Only had one problem. After shooting 10 rounds loaded one at a time, the bolt failed to remain open on an empty mag. The rounds cycled perfectly, just the bolt wouldn't lock back on an empty mag. Any ideas? |
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well, I don't own a Bushy .308, but you can get this kind of problem with any manufacturer. It sounds like: 1) followers need to be broken in--try pushing them all the way down repeatedly with a ruler, 20 or so times each. 2) bolt catch is a little stiff. Manipulate the catch a bunch while you're watching TV and ensure it's lubed. 3) the bolt carrier/bolt/recoil spring might need to be worked in a bit. Make sure it's lubed and go shoot. You'll likely see your problems go away within a hundred rounds. |
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make sure your gas block is tightened securely to the barrel. I have a bushy .308 and the gas block came loose and the bolt would not lock back. It also failed to eject/feed after it warmed up (20-40 rounds). After taking the handguards off I saw that the gas block had been moving ever so slightly. I tightened it down and solved the problem. I was just about ready to send it back also. |
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