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Post by dogsndoves on Jan 15, 2009 16:46:09 GMT -5
I have an model 81 .35 Rem, inherited from my grandfather. Cleaned it thoroughly, and have shot a dozen rounds or so out of it. When I load the magazine and release the bolt, the first round is chambered without a problem. However, after the round is fired, the 2nd round jams, and doesn't make it into the chamber. I've been using Remington cartridges. Is this a common problem? Is another brand or bullet style the answer?
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Post by Hardrada55 on Jan 15, 2009 17:32:48 GMT -5
Not necessarily. I had a Model 81 which failed to cycle properly. Timing is critical to the proper functioning of the Remington Autoloading rifles. Sometimes the extractor will drop a cartridge before the ejector has a chance to kick it out. Sometimes the ejector tries to kick the cartridge out before the bolt opens up enough for the nose of the casing to clear the barrel extension. You need someone who knows what's going on with Remington Autoloaders to look at your gun. I got Eric H in Maine to fix mine.
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Post by dogsndoves on Jan 15, 2009 17:54:11 GMT -5
Thanks! I'll take it in to someone in Dallas. By the way, I'm also an Eric H.
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Post by 2verpsters on Jan 27, 2009 11:23:57 GMT -5
Check your magazine spring. If it's in backwards, it won't feed past the 1st round. The open end of the spring, it's shaped like a W, need to face toward the rear of the magazine. Sometimes you can pop the follower out of your mag. Lock the bolt open and push down on the edge of the follower, getting it to twist a little in the mag well. Keep your fingers on it as it will fly out due to the spring. It's harder to get in than out, especially if you have meat hooks like mine, but it can be done. Worst case scenario is you'll have to dissasemble the gun to get the trigger group out where you can work on it easier. Might be a simple fix to your problem.
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