Reeferman
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I finally got out today and shot 490 rounds through my ppc. First 200 were American Eagle 124 grain and had 3 stove pipes after first 100 rounds and the rest were fine. Shot 200 American Eagle 115 grain and first 3 jammed failure to eject. I was a bit disappointed, however I realized that the Caldwell brass catcher I have strapped on moved down and top of it was blocking the cases from ejecting. I’m pretty sure that it wasn’t the issue with the 124 grain that had stove pipes but can’t be 100% sure.
Adjusted and went through the rest of the 200 rounds no issues. Also shot another 40 reloads with a 115 XTP over 4.9 grains of 231 and not an issue plus another 50 124 commercial reloads and again no issues.
Appears that the filing and polishing to the rear of the bolt face made a huge difference. It still is the dirtiest gun I’ve ever owned. Cases are black worse than any blackpowder gun I have.
My SR22 1022 had about 800 rounds through it today and it looked new compared to this PPC.
I can’t complain about how accurate it is. With the factory peep at about 40 yards I was really happy with it for my 65 year old eyes and the was really windy.
Adjusted and went through the rest of the 200 rounds no issues. Also shot another 40 reloads with a 115 XTP over 4.9 grains of 231 and not an issue plus another 50 124 commercial reloads and again no issues.
Appears that the filing and polishing to the rear of the bolt face made a huge difference. It still is the dirtiest gun I’ve ever owned. Cases are black worse than any blackpowder gun I have.
My SR22 1022 had about 800 rounds through it today and it looked new compared to this PPC.
I can’t complain about how accurate it is. With the factory peep at about 40 yards I was really happy with it for my 65 year old eyes and the was really windy.