Recent content by tputto

I would first check the front sight is in factory spec. If it is filed down then the gun should shoot high. I have a .38 that was set up with a barrel weight, and previous owner had filed down the front sight to make up for change of impact. Then when I bought it and shot it without the weight...

How do you crimp your loads? Did you notice which shots out of the cylinder went sideways? I had some similar Hornady bullets and remember them being slippery in the case, and if not crimped they could be pushed in by hand. I suspect a slippery bullet could be pulled out by recoil and you'd have...

A capped case will tend to do that even with proper headspace. Had you had a live round with those dimensions, the primer would probably have appeared normal as the case would have backed against the breechface. I noted that when firing a revolver with hot glue bullets and a primer only...

https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regdoc/?fuseaction=feedback&docId=3085376&language=en A bit of good news, widespread opposition is rising. European shooters and hunters organizations are being informed and there will be a fight for our rights. Also, Finnish government is opposed to the ban...

Serial number is from end of 1987.

Hammer block will sit between hammer and frame when trigger is not being pulled. You can see its function by cocking the hammer, and releasing it slowly with your thumb on it. The hammer block is in the down position when hammer is cocked but when trigger is released it will rise up while the...

Could these have been fired in a .380? If one were to chamber a 9x19 round in a .380 pistol and fire it slightly out of battery, this is exactly what I would expect to see.

Just a thought: have you tried pulling back on the cylinder latch on the jammed gun? If the bolt moves forward under recoil, it would lock up the gun by blocking the hammer. Is there proper spring tension on the center pin? Press down on its end in the rear of cylinder, there should be...

My guess is that the cylinder latch moves in recoil and releases the cylinder. It is not necessary for the shooter to touch the latch for this to happen. This was a known problem and caused S&W to bring out the endurance package for M29. Among other things, the cylinder release was modified so...

The brass on a cartridge case is somewhat elastic and will return to near original dimension after firing, except near the rim where the metal is thick and does not normally expand. S&W chambers are thinnest at the locking notch. You might want to take another look at the chambers with a very...

Since you're doing a full cleanup you may have done this already but check the firing pin channel and spring too, thats probably the origin of most random doubles. Mosinnagant.net has a subsection for SVT rifles with a lot of good info.

AQBill, I'm not a gunsmith either but these are the most obvious things to check that have caused me similar trouble: - mainspring screw should be tightened down. Its meant to be that way. - the one chamber with FTF may be dirty and not allow the cartridge to fully seat, especially if the...

A broken hammer stud gave me somewhat similar issues. The sideplate may keep it in place but it will allow the hammer to wobble and lock up the mechanism. Yours could be cracked and not completely broken off just yet.

Siphon is your friend. Once the fermentation stops, siphon the wine into another bucket to get rid of the sediment. Allow to stand overnight and do it again. That stuff on the bottom is nasty and will spoil the taste of your wine. It will also give it a yeasty smell.

5.0 grains of N320 with a 230 grain bullet is my basic load. N320 works well for 38spl too. N340 is also very consistent and gets a bit more velocity if that is needed. The Vihtavuori factory in Finland has been for sale by owner Eurenco. It is possible that the factory will close unless new...