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Offline danstran1

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.243 will not lock when in up position and unlocks some times when fired.
« on: October 20, 2008, 12:39:31 PM »
dones anyone know the fix for a NEF .243 that does not lock up all the time and unlocks when fired?
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Re: .243 will not lock when in up position and unlocks some times when fired.
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2008, 12:55:41 PM »
Hi, and welcome.  Read the FAQs.  It sounds like there isn't enough latch shelf engagement.  Smoke it with a match or candle or dust it with chalkline powder and see how much it engages.  If not enough, touch the latch shelf on the barrel with a light file until it latches up firmly.  It's all there in the FAQs.  Pete
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Re: .243 will not lock when in up position and unlocks some times when fired.
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2008, 01:02:08 PM »
Are you shooting factory ammo or handloads? I had problems with mine with handloads until I adjusted my F.L. Resizer correctly. If shooting factory ammo, definitely check the latch.
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