Trigger Mike Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I took a brand new ruger ranch in 300 blackout and fired the first round to sight it in with its Sig scope and it put a hole just to the right of the bullseye BUT it locked up the rifle. I could raise the bolt handle but not pull it back and eject the spent round. I finally took a cleaning rod and raised the bolt handle and noticed it took a little effort but the spent cartridge did come out as the bolt ejected it. the round seems warped a little and rough on one edge. Might be a hair crack on the edge. it functions fine now so I might try different ammo tomorrow. The ammo was ammo inc. 150 grain fmj. the same box worked fine in a Diamondback ar15 though two rounds failed to fire the first time but did the second time. Primer was barely dented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Get rid of it right now. I'll give you hundred dollars to take it off your hands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 One round through a brand new gun is not an adequate sample. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderRiverCowboy Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 13 minutes ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Get rid of it right now. I'll give you hundred dollars to take it off your hands. That a great offer for a spent cracked case 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 I’ve got some hornady I’ll try tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Sounds ammo related to me. How about 1 or 5 more photos of the case? Is it bulged? What’s “warped” mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 The end is not round but bulged out a little in spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 First question. Did you thoroughly clean the rifle and gas tube prior to firing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Reload or factory round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 Factory round of ammo inc , I didn’t clean it first since it is a bolt action and brand new but break free will be added before trying again. We got busy today harvesting my sons red potatoes and planting peanuts. Maybe tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 Today I took 3 rounds of Winchester ammo and cycled them without firing them and they were sticky at first but got better as I went but ejected fine. I then fired all 3 and did not have any problems cycling or ejecting afterwards so I may relegate ammo inc ammo to a semiautomatic rifle instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 11 hours ago, Trigger Mike said: Today I took 3 rounds of Winchester ammo and cycled them without firing them and they were sticky at first but got better as I went but ejected fine. Sounds like you have a blob of preservative in the chamber that is slowly clearing out with the cases cycling through. I suggest a good scrubbing with a bore brush and Break Free before your next trip to the range and your troubles will be gone. Gun preservatives have come a long way from the days of cosmoline, but gun makers still apply a robust lube/preservative before shipping a gun. It’s good practice to alway clean a virgin rifle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Mike Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 That makes sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 42 minutes ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: Sounds like you have a blob of preservative in the chamber that is slowly clearing out with the cases cycling through. I suggest a good scrubbing with a bore brush and Break Free before your next trip to the range and your troubles will be gone. In the Navy we said “New clothes are dirty clothes. The same goes for small arms.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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