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I had the same problem. In my case the flat spring was bent from trying to jamb too many rounds into the magazine. With the spring removed insure that the plastic feed ramp is parallel to a flat surface when placed on a table.
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The spring and feed ramp appear to be ok.
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Could be the magazine spring is weak and needs replacement. How does it feel when you feed the last cartridge into the magazine, any hard resistance? Trying a new spring can't hurt.
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You might want to check the Staggered Magazine Box thread in the FAQs to be sure you have the correct box for the 7MM mag. Obviously the rifle had the wrong bolt head for 7MM Mag when you bought it. Maybe someone installed the 7MM Mag barrel on a 30-06 action. If the rifle has a 30-06 magazine box, it might be a good idea to check headspace also.
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I checked the head space after installing the new bold head. Head space if fine. Rifle shoots well to, with no signs on the case to indicate any head space problems. I will check the FAQ link.
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Is there a reference size available so I can measure and determine which magazine I have?
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not that I can find. thinking most of my guns have a factory stamp on the mag for size.
http://savageshooters.com/SavageForu...c,11526.0.html
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I just checked my magazine and could not find a stamp indicating the caliber.
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Originally Posted by dsculley
Is it acceptable to machine down the rear of the lug that slides along the rail to provide more bolt travel to the rear?
Thanks in advance because I know you guys are great help.
got one of these extensions on it?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...e/Bolthead.jpg
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Yep, I've cut down a few of those 'legs' to allow for the shortest bolt stroke possible on my 270 LA.
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Why do some of the baffles have those long extensions?
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I believe it is to limit bolt travel for the shorter rounds like the 223 Rem.
Charlie
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Originally Posted by dsculley
Why do some of the baffles have those long extensions?
They're used to shorten the bolt throw on cartridges like the 222,223,204 and etc on short (1x) actions . They were also used on kind of a hybrid, a long action (5.062" screw spacing) configured as a short action. On those actions the mag opening is cut short to accept a short mag box and use an extended baffle to shorten the bolt throw.
Bill
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Thanks to all who responded. It appears that I may have a rifle that someone started customizing and did not change all the parts that were required. I am still very happy with this rifle. I think that I will order another baffle and keep this one in case I ever decide to re-barrel in a shorter round such as .223. Perhaps I will be able to send it to SSS for a T & T job soon.
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you can switch it for one with out the leg. you could buy from midway or trade some one here.