feeding problems in a savage 30-30 bolt gun

[atek3]

I have a savage 30-30 bolt gun that feeds from a 3 round mag. Feeding is pretty fickle, often the top round in the mag cants up too high and won't make it into the chamber. Any ideas/recommendations?

atek3

 

[Z71]

Must be an old 340 type savage, although I think Savage made some other styles of boltaction .30-30 rifles.

I would try another magazine, or try tweek the one I had. Maybe tighten up the feed lips just a bit at a time until the rifle fed properly. Sounds like the mag is out of whack, ain't keeping the cartridges aligned properly.

A pair of smooth jawed pliers can be used to tweek the feed lips without leaving marks.

 

[rbernie]

Sounds like the mag is out of whack, ain't keeping the cartridges aligned properly.

A pair of smooth jawed pliers can be used to tweek the feed lips without leaving marks.

That'd be my guess as well. Bend the front of the feed lips in/down slightly to keep the round under control longer.

 

[MCgunner]

The magazine on the 340 is pretty junky. I agree with bending on the feed lips.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

If all else fails try moving the bolt forward with more speed.

 

[db_tanker]

had a 340 for a little while.

sounds similar to what I had to do...the lip "adjustment" they speak of worked for mine...but please do try to be careful with it and only small adjustments at a time...hope you enjoy this fine rifle...they are a fine addition to anyones collection.


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[jrfoxx]

I agree with bending on the feed lips.

yeah, sounds right to me too, although I've never had a problem with my 340, so I've never tried it.
Worst case, Numrich's has the mags for $28.Kinda pricy, but unless you luck out finding one in a box at a gun show, they are the only ones I've ever seen have them.
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