Difficult bolt closing

[jims]

My ML11's bolt is very difficult to close when I use Fed209a primers, better with CCIm's and no problems with Win. I prefer the hotter primers in winter but any suggestions short of machine work or altering the bolt primer holder? Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

No, just use the Win. 209s. The Federals have larger barrel OD's, and you likely would have to polish the primer pocket to use them.

 

[dwhunter]

One thing to make sure of is to check to make sure the breech plug is good and tight. Other than that I would stay with what works so if the CCI's work go with it.

 

[Grouse]

Your problems are the same as mine. Winchesters have been no problem for me.

 

[Ron B]

I had my gunsmith drill my breech plug out. Now the Federals work really smooth when I open and close the bolt.

 

[Savage Shooter]

I had my gunsmith drill my breech plug out. Now the Federals work really smooth when I open and close the bolt.

Yep, takes a #21 drill bit.

 

[big6x6]

One thing to make sure of is to check to make sure the breech plug is good and tight. Other than that I would stay with what works so if the CCI's work go with it.

When my bolt is hard to close, it's almost ALWAYS because the breech plug has un-screwed a tad. A quick snug-up with the EZ-Tool takes care of that.