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Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
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Can you have too much head space?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1482233" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>There are so many reasons that this can happen that you need to take it to a reputable Gunsmith to be checked out, To much head space is definitely bad but unless it is beyond .006 or .007 it is probably not the problem. If it has a broken extractor, then it could also be the problem.</p><p> </p><p>There are many cartridges that are similar and if placed in the wrong chamber would not extract even if the bolt closed. The chamber could be labeled wrong also. (I have seen this more than Once)</p><p></p><p>I would not recommend firing the rifle until this problem is solved because it could be very dangerous.</p><p></p><p>Have it checked out buy a Smith that has the tools to do a proper job.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1482233, member: 2736"] There are so many reasons that this can happen that you need to take it to a reputable Gunsmith to be checked out, To much head space is definitely bad but unless it is beyond .006 or .007 it is probably not the problem. If it has a broken extractor, then it could also be the problem. There are many cartridges that are similar and if placed in the wrong chamber would not extract even if the bolt closed. The chamber could be labeled wrong also. (I have seen this more than Once) I would not recommend firing the rifle until this problem is solved because it could be very dangerous. Have it checked out buy a Smith that has the tools to do a proper job. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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