Author Topic: Sticky shells? (Read 646 times)

henry1 · « **on:** May 10, 2004, 02:58:43 AM »

Has anyone ever had any problems with shells sticking in their NEF's? I shot on sat and had a lot of shells stick on me. it was about 93 degrees outside siting in the shade. The loads were not hot 24gr of IMR 3031 pushing a 55 sierra solid base. Any info is helpful. Henry.

olredhead · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2004, 03:21:42 AM »

Henry this seems to be a common problem with these little guns. Check back over past threads for common solutions. Most involve polishing the chamber with a non-abrasive compound. I used Flitz on a Hoppes cotton swab mounted in a cordless drill. Cured 90% of my problems. Remember you're just polishing not trying to remove metal. Good luck

Deadeye47 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2004, 05:59:28 AM »

Sticky shells huh...are you handling Krispy Kremes while shooting??? :roll: Just kiddin...Allot of the problems with sticking shells are just as stated by olredhead...agood polishing of the chamber should help :wink:

scruffy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2004, 06:07:06 AM »

Also be sure the ejector arm is clean, bur free, and crud free, and lightly oiled. Alot of metal shavings in the ejector area will really weaken it's ability to throw the brass.

later,
scruffy

Wlscott · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2004, 08:10:14 AM »

Before you go to polishing on chamber, you might give it a good cleaning first.

Make sure that there isn't any oil or solvent left in the chamber when you're ready to shoot it.

henry1 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2004, 04:24:31 PM »

Thanks a bunch guys, What type of stuff do I use to polish it anyway? And were can I get it? sorry, I think you stated it but I got the short term memory ya know. Thanks for your help though guys. :-)

Wlscott · « **Reply #6 on:** May 11, 2004, 02:52:56 AM »

Henry, Flitz works pretty well.

Make sure your chamber is clean first though.

ratherbefishin · « **Reply #7 on:** May 11, 2004, 04:47:51 AM »

don't know if this would work or not but a very cheap and effective polishing compound is toothpaste-yup, ordinary toothpaste.Because that's exactly what toothpaste is- polishing compound.