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Just took my new UL to the range for the first time. Fired a few primers to foul the bore and experienced no issues. However, after my first shot the bolt was locked up pretty good. I only fired 10 shots and I had this issue on 8 or 9 shots. I can lift the bolt handle but I cannot retract the handle to remove the primer. I have tried to research this and it sounds like a stuck primer, but I'm not convinced that it is. If I put a new, unfired primer in the action there are no issues cycling the action. However, if I re-insert a used primer, it will lock up again. It has to be primer related (I think) but here is why I don't think it is a "stuck" primer issue. The primers (new or used) can be easily seated by hand in the breechplug. Also, when the bolt is stuck, if I place the butt on the bench with barrel pointed up, I can see a small amount of movement of the primer within the plug. Additionally, if I pull out the detent, the bolt will slide out freely with just its own weight. However, sometimes the detent itself is difficult to retract too. The primer is not stuck on bolt face either as once the bolt is removed the primer will fall right out.
Any ideas?
Primers (W-209) seem to headspace ok but I'm not getting much crush (.001 or so). There is only a small amount of soot on side of primer. Nothing leaking past.
I'm shooting 100gr by vol of BH209, W-209 primers, and 300gr SST.
Though I don't know what the issue is, I will send Bestill an email and order one of his plugs. I would like a removeable vent liner anyway.
The good news is the rifle shoots great!
Any ideas?
Primers (W-209) seem to headspace ok but I'm not getting much crush (.001 or so). There is only a small amount of soot on side of primer. Nothing leaking past.
I'm shooting 100gr by vol of BH209, W-209 primers, and 300gr SST.
Though I don't know what the issue is, I will send Bestill an email and order one of his plugs. I would like a removeable vent liner anyway.
The good news is the rifle shoots great!