Mauser feed problems

45flaco · August 29, 2020, 12:25 AM

I have a 7x57 spanish mauser, doesn't feed from the right side of the mag, especially with soft-points or anything flat on the front.
The cartridge starts going up to the chamber, but points sideways too far, and the front of the bullet slams into the edge of the chamber face. The right side ALWAYS does this, the left does this maybe every third round.
The follower is a little loose side to side, but I don't think that's the issue. It seems like the cartridge needs to be pointed less to the side.
Ideas? I can post pictures in a bit.
It's driving me crazy. I've seen more reliable Lorcins.
I was thinking either:
A) Bevel the edge of the chamber, depending on how far the case head goes into the chamber
B) Convert to single stack magazine
C) other option I haven't thought of?

std7mag · August 29, 2020, 06:37 AM

I'd see if i could find a new follower first off.

After that, possably see if the lip on the right side could possably be opened up a little.

Nathan · August 29, 2020, 08:45 AM

I think you are going about this wrong.

Feed in bolt actions seems mostly related to the action extractor, “rails”, follower and magazine.

I’m not holding the rifle, but how does it feed with the extractor removed? I would get that dialed in first, assuming I had the correct follower and magazine. If it was an 8x57 before, I would guess it is close enough.

Scorch · August 29, 2020, 07:17 PM

As a Mauser feeds, the magazine spring forces the cartridge out from under the feed rails. Not popping out from under the feed rails? Magazine spring.

45flaco · August 29, 2020, 11:50 PM

actually, it seems like it's popping out of the feed rails too early. I can push the cartridge down and against the feed rails, and it doesn't jam, but I don't want to have to use my left hand every time I cycle the gun.
This gun was never an 8x57, its a factory 7x57 spanish mauser. This is supposed to be the original follower. I'll try finding a new follower, though.
It does the same jam with or without extractor. Even does it just pushing with a dowel, with the bolt removed (I thought that maybe the bottom of bolt might be off center).

August 29, 2020, 12:25 AM	#1
45flaco Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2017 Posts: 134	Mauser feed problems I have a 7x57 spanish mauser, doesn't feed from the right side of the mag, especially with soft-points or anything flat on the front. The cartridge starts going up to the chamber, but points sideways too far, and the front of the bullet slams into the edge of the chamber face. The right side ALWAYS does this, the left does this maybe every third round. The follower is a little loose side to side, but I don't think that's the issue. It seems like the cartridge needs to be pointed less to the side. Ideas? I can post pictures in a bit. It's driving me crazy. I've seen more reliable Lorcins. I was thinking either: A) Bevel the edge of the chamber, depending on how far the case head goes into the chamber B) Convert to single stack magazine C) other option I haven't thought of?

August 29, 2020, 06:37 AM	#2
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I'd see if i could find a new follower first off. After that, possably see if the lip on the right side could possably be opened up a little. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

August 29, 2020, 07:17 PM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	As a Mauser feeds, the magazine spring forces the cartridge out from under the feed rails. Not popping out from under the feed rails? Magazine spring. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 29, 2020, 08:45 AM	#3
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,333	I think you are going about this wrong. Feed in bolt actions seems mostly related to the action extractor, “rails”, follower and magazine. I’m not holding the rifle, but how does it feed with the extractor removed? I would get that dialed in first, assuming I had the correct follower and magazine. If it was an 8x57 before, I would guess it is close enough.

August 29, 2020, 11:50 PM	#5
45flaco Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2017 Posts: 134	actually, it seems like it's popping out of the feed rails too early. I can push the cartridge down and against the feed rails, and it doesn't jam, but I don't want to have to use my left hand every time I cycle the gun. This gun was never an 8x57, its a factory 7x57 spanish mauser. This is supposed to be the original follower. I'll try finding a new follower, though. It does the same jam with or without extractor. Even does it just pushing with a dowel, with the bolt removed (I thought that maybe the bottom of bolt might be off center).