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01-02-2016, 02:14 PM
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Cartridge feeding.
Often overlooked or really unknown. A non negotiable with me.
My 11 year old videoed me feeding cartridges in my 338.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxF95F_K4uQ
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01-02-2016, 05:04 PM
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Smooth feeding CRF.
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01-02-2016, 05:22 PM
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So many rifles don't feed properly. They feed after a fashion or feed most of the time, but don't feed like they should.
This rifle started life as a 30-06 so I knew it would need work. Perfect. Why not start with something that can be worked with. The magazine box was changed out. I supplied a follower and spring from the new BACO winchesters, and a Williams extractor then Jan did the rest. He modified the rails, and feed ramp then worked over the extractor and of course opened up the bolt face. He also installed a Lh factory take off 338 Win Mag barrel. The result is a rifle that can be used with confidence any time and anywhere.
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01-02-2016, 05:25 PM
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feeding
I had a couple in my lifetime that were sub-standard in that department...not for very long though..
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01-02-2016, 05:30 PM
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I have seen more than a few rifles that would fed well with loaded ammo but to get a rifle to feed like that with empties is not something you see every day! 
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01-02-2016, 05:41 PM
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Feeding empties isn't necessary of course, but it sure is nice.
This in spite of the dreaded belt, coned breech and extractor cut. 
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01-02-2016, 05:42 PM
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I just tried a few like that; pre 64 in 30-06 did that as did a new featherweight 270. A win extreme weather in 270 failed as did a nineties era 280. A couple more fed the right side but not the left. Feeding reliably is where more than one gunsmith could improve.
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01-02-2016, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cowmanbob
I just tried a few like that; pre 64 in 30-06 did that as did a new featherweight 270. A win extreme weather in 270 failed as did a nineties era 280. A couple more fed the right side but not the left. Feeding reliably is where more than one gunsmith could improve.
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The next test is to see if they are true CRF. I'll bet the pre 64 30-06 is.
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01-02-2016, 06:23 PM
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The crf happened with 3/4 inch brass visible. It might be a little different with a loaded cartridge.The newer featherweight being a bit smoother
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01-02-2016, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cowmanbob
The crf happened with 3/4 inch brass visible. It might be a little different with a loaded cartridge.The newer featherweight being a bit smoother
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It should happen as soon as the brass clears the rails. The idea being that that cartridge is always under the rifles control.
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That feeds awesome was it crf i couldnt tell from the video
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01-02-2016, 09:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marxman
That feeds awesome was it crf i couldnt tell from the video
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It is yes.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marxman
That feeds awesome was it crf i couldnt tell from the video
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CRF is plain obvious.
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01-02-2016, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by gitrdun
CRF is plain obvious.
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Not quite chucks crf's have the snap over pushfeed savior feature in case the crf doesnt engage push feed saves the day anyway i believe him
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01-03-2016, 02:45 AM
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Nice smooth feed. Feeding empties really is a test that separates the great feeding guns from the average, though I suspect getting a staggered feed to do it would be a lot trickier. That said, as long as a gun feeds smooth and reliable every time with loaded ammo, that is my test. If it doesn't and can't be made to it goes down the road.
I really like the looks of the perfectly smooth rings. What type of rings and bases are those?
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01-03-2016, 07:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dean2
Nice smooth feed. Feeding empties really is a test that separates the great feeding guns from the average, though I suspect getting a staggered feed to do it would be a lot trickier. That said, as long as a gun feeds smooth and reliable every time with loaded ammo, that is my test. If it doesn't and can't be made to it goes down the road.
I really like the looks of the perfectly smooth rings. What type of rings and bases are those?
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