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Feeding problems on p14 action

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26 September 2008, 14:32
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Feeding problems on p14 action
I have a 308 build on a p14 action it is very accurate but i get feeding problems. when i reload fast it throws the bullets out of the magazine box. I was told that it is because the magazine box was build for 303 rounds.

does anybody have advice


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28 September 2008, 03:58
Masterifleman
That would be normal for a P-14 action because the feedrails are much different for the .303 British. The P-17 was made for the '06 head and body size and wouldn't be a problem. The feed rails on your rifle could be TIG'd up and re-cut but it would probably be cheaper for you to locate a P-17 action,unless yours has had extensive work such as filling in the "pond" on the rear bridge and any other custom work. If it extracts properly, I would guess the smith replaced the bolt with P-17 bolt. The easiest thing to do would probaly convert it to a .300 magnum of some sort but, then you'd need a P-14 bolt or have your's opened up. Nothing you can do is going to be cheap except feed the rounds slowly.

How far a you from Nelspruit? If you're close by, take it to SABI Rifles and ask them what to do. They build beautiful rifles and are quite helpful.


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29 September 2008, 14:56
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Thanks Masterifleman

Sabi rifles did my trigger they are not keen to work on a P14 i thought of changing the magazine box to prevent the rounds from moving the rifle extracts fine and is deadly accurate

like you say reload slow for now somewhere ill get a solution

maybe i must change it to take a loose magazine
when i redo the stock


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