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Post by rojo23 on Aug 15, 2022 17:32:16 GMT -5
a buddy of mine just bought a new gunwerks 300 prc rifle. They gave him the spec for reloads, and I handloaded about 20 rounds for him starting with a very conservative load. he went out and shot the rifle and said the bolts lifted about 1/2 then was very tight, once lifted all the way he could barely eject the case. I told him to get some factory loads, and we shoot this past sunday and it was the same story with factory ammo. I loaded another round with 5 grains less powder but no change. after shooting the bolt will lift about 1/2 way, then it is very tight. once it is raised completely it is very difficult to eject the case.
I also noticed where the body of the case and shoulder meet the rifle was leaving a very deep scratch almost completely around the case. it did it on the handloads, and on the factory ammo. he is trying to get in contact with Gunwerks,
anyone have any ideas?
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Post by buckeye68 on Aug 15, 2022 19:27:04 GMT -5
I would use a bore scope and check for a burr from the reamer.
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Post by dannoboone on Aug 16, 2022 10:38:56 GMT -5
I would use a bore scope and check for a burr from the reamer. Ditto. Had a similar problem with a Ruger American Predator in .204R with a deep scratch around each spent case. It turned out to be the result of a bad reamer. Ruger fixed it without any fuss. |
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Post by hillbill on Aug 16, 2022 20:50:20 GMT -5
Yep
Sounds like they didn't check their chamber with a bore scope before sending it out, make the fix it!
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Post by smokelessk on Aug 17, 2022 4:10:03 GMT -5
Yep Sounds like they didn't check their chamber with a bore scope before sending it out, make the fix it! Right! Not to mention test firing... Umm, shouldn't such an issue be corrected BEFORE a rifle is received by the customer? Just my opinion anyway... At least that's the customer service I would expect. The best "warranty" is one you never have to use. |
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Post by 1coyotemaster on Aug 20, 2022 6:19:52 GMT -5
I think this story underscores always wearing safety glasses while test firing any new
firearm. I realize the hard ejection probably isn't a pressure sign in this case but the fact that there is a problem where one wouldn't be expected is significant.
Everybody makes mistakes but some can be truly life changing.
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Post by Richard on Aug 23, 2022 22:01:34 GMT -5
On all the CF and ML rifles I build, I always fire at least one test shot: it lets me know the case has been properly formed and extracts.
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Post by rojo23 on Aug 24, 2022 17:58:08 GMT -5
he called gunwerks and said it was a very brief conversation. he sent the rifle back, but has not heard what the issue is yet.
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