Author Topic: nef problem (Read 570 times)

turk1 · « **on:** February 13, 2005, 10:27:51 AM »

This is my first post so here it goes...I was wondering if anyone has had problems with Nef guns breaking open during the shot?? I just got my son a new NEF 243. I was sighting it in when the case hit me in the middle of forehead during the shot. It hit me hard enough that it left a mark. What has been your experience with NEF??? I also have had the spent cases not exject when you want them to.I am going to send it back but it has really made me a little "gun shy". Thanks for any information. Turk1

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2005, 10:33:34 AM »

Welcome to GBO!

Glad you decided to check us out and you've already read my reply at AR, so I'll leave the floor open to others for suggestions. While you're at the chamber polishing, you might consider doing the same to the bore if you want to reduce tha amount of shooting to break in the bore. Just use the mop on the end of a cleaning rod and make full length strokes, adding more polish every few strokes, but without the drill.

Quickdtoo
aka Wrongtarget :wink:

handirifle · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2005, 11:18:01 AM »

Turk1
Welcome to GB's!
This is usually one of two problems, neither is serious. First don't be shy when you close the barrel on an NEF, especially on a new gun. Sometimes they take a little "wearing in" for the machined parts to mate properly. Second the cleaning of the ejector area is important because if there is gunk or debris (yes sometimes there is) left over from the machining process, it interferes with the ejector and lock up assembly.

Remove the wood forend and spray something like break cleaner into the ejector assy. Next very carefully clean and degrease the receiver where the latch meeets. then once dry, lightly oil the moving parts, keeping the chamber area dry, and reassemble. That should cure it. Just dont baby it when you close it.

Donaldo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2005, 05:23:56 PM »

I have been using a spay cleaner/degreaser used for electronic equipment that does a good job but seems to be less harsh and less dangerous to the stock finish than the brake cleaner or carb cleaner.