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Posted: 8/16/2009 12:46:10 PM EDT
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I just tried a new CMMG upper and had a stuck case in the chamber which ended a shooting session. It was a Wolf 62 gr black box cartridge. Anyone else have similar probs? The rim of the case was ripped by the extractor. Always bring a cleaning rod!
Anything I can do to minimize the chances of similar failures in the future? 
Notice the point of the next bullet wedged itself under the stuck case - AAGH! 
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| Proper cleaning and lubing before the first session is always a nice thing to do to help prevent issues. Shooting so half way decent ammo to start off with is also not a bad idea and leave the Wolf at home until you have at least a couple hundred rounds down the pipe. |
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I did clean and lube, but maybe needed to clean and lube more vigorously?
I do hope it's an ammo issue, though I read many threads boasting how the writer's AR used Wolf ammo without probs. I did not get ANY warranty document with my upper, and never imagined Wolf ammo voids the warranty. Nothing broke anyway except the cartridge rim, and I am not returning an upper for one incident of a stuck case. I will check the website for warranty info and any break-in advice. I did not expect such a finnicky piece of equipment. Any useful advice? Just shoot a couple of hundred rounds of brass cased ammo? |
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Congratulations on voiding your warranty.
Found it! You're right, it does void the warranty, though the info was a bit hidden. That is weak! Any brands that are OK with Wolf/steel cased ammo? Just don't tell them you used wolf ammo, how are they going to know. |
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